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Breakthrough in Monkeypox Virus Research

November 25, 2024

Researchers at JNCASR have made important strides in studying the monkeypox virus (MPV), which is crucial as the World Health Organization has declared MPV a global health emergency twice in three years. Recently, the virus spread to 15 African countries ..

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Global Plastics Treaty

November 25, 2024

Recent discussions ahead of the Global Plastics Treaty event have brought into light critical issues, which will take place in Busan, South Korea, from November 25 to December 1. United Nations experts stress the necessity of accountability in the plastic ..

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India and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation

November 25, 2024

India and Japan are enhancing their defence collaboration, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently concluded a visit to Laos. This visit included meetings with Japanese and Philippine counterparts during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). Key Discussions The discussions focused ..

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What is Peak Oil?

November 25, 2024

Global oil production is at an important point because the growth of renewable energy is changing things. Worries about climate change are driving this shift, and many wonder how much longer fossil fuels will remain useful. Historical Context of Peak ..

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India Among Top 10 Countries with AI Readiness

November 23, 2024

India is emerging as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness,  highlighting its strong potential to enhance public services. The Boston Consulting Group’s report assesses AI readiness across 73 countries. India ranks second globally for AI specialists and third for ..

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India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves 2024 – Update

November 23, 2024

India’s foreign exchange reserves are crucial for economic stability. On November 15, they stood at $657.89 billion which includes $65.75 billion in gold. The reserves had previously reached $675.65 billion on November 8. A decline of $17.7 billion occurred due ..

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Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2024

November 23, 2024

The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar will be awarded to young artists, and take place on November 22, 2024, which will be held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will present the awards. ..

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Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax

November 23, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has recently ceased the collection of garbage tax. This decision follows the introduction of a bill by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana. The State Legislative Assembly approved the bill on November 21, 2024, which aims to ..

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IndusInd Bank Partners with UNICEF for Climate Action

November 23, 2024

IndusInd Bank has partnered with UNICEF to tackle climate risks, which aims to enhance community resilience in five Indian districts. The initiative was formalized through a Statement of Intent, which is part of the bank’s Climate Action program. Target Districts ..

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India’s Oilseed Production and GMO Adoption

November 23, 2024

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) advocates for genetically modified (GMO) crops to boost oilseed production. President Sanjeev Asthana brought into light the potential increase in production from 35 million tonnes to 45-50 million tonnes by 2029-30. This would ..

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