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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established in 1961 by the Government of India to assist and advise the Central and State Governments on policies for qualitative improvement in school education.

The Information Technology Act, 2000, is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce. It was enacted to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange. This act provides the legal framework for electronic governance by giving recognition to electronic records and digital signatures.

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The Government of India mandated the implementation of Bharat Stage III (equivalent to Euro III) emission norms for vehicles starting April 1, 2005, in 11 major cities. This was part of a phased plan to reduce vehicular pollution across the country.

The Environment Protection Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1986 in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. It provides a comprehensive framework for the protection and improvement of the environment.

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, at the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant. It resulted in the release of toxic methyl isocyanate gas, causing thousands of deaths.

The 2009 IPL season took place from April 18 to May 24, 2009. It was hosted by South Africa and featured 59 matches in total.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) was formally established in November 1956 as a statutory body of the Government of India. Although it was inaugurated in 1953, the Act of Parliament that gave it statutory status was passed in 1956. It is responsible for maintaining standards of higher education in India.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was nationalized on January 1, 1949, following the passage of the RBI (Transfer to Public Ownership) Act, 1948.

The Central Sales Tax (CST) was planned to be phased out in steps to pave the way for the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The initial target for complete removal was set for March 31, 2010, though the actual GST rollout happened much later. This phase-out was intended to eliminate the cascading effect of taxes on inter-state trade.

The National Health Insurance Scheme (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana) was launched in 2008.

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funding pattern between the Centre and States was revised to 65:35 for the 2007-08 financial year. This ratio was part of the government's effort to increase central support for elementary education.

The 27th India International Trade Fair (IITF) held in 2007 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, concluded on November 27, 2007.