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India and Japan Sign Loan Agreements for Development Projects

March 29, 2025

Recently, India and Japan formalised loan agreements totalling 191.736 billion Japanese yen. This funding aims to support six diverse projects under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). The projects focus on crucial areas including urban transport, aquaculture, forest management, and biodiversity ..

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Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024

March 29, 2025

The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024. This legislation aims to update India’s maritime laws to align with international standards. It replaces the outdated Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The ..

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IUCN on Threats to Fungi, Lions, and Frankincense Trees

March 29, 2025

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently identified alarming threats to biodiversity, focusing on fungi extinction, lion population decline, and the endangered status of frankincense trees. Fungi Under Threat For the first time, the IUCN has identified more ..

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14th Edition of India-Russia Naval Exercise INDRA

March 29, 2025

The 14th edition of the Indian-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA is scheduled from 28 March to 2 April 2025 off the coast of Chennai. This exercise represents milestone in the maritime partnership between India and Russia. Since its inception in ..

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UNESCO Releases “Education and Nutrition – Learn to Eat Well” Report

March 29, 2025

During the ‘Nutrition for Growth’ event hosted by France on March 27-28, 2025, UNESCO releases a new report highlighting meal quality. Titled Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well, the report urged governments to enhance the nutritional quality of school ..

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Government’s ₹8 Trillion Borrowing Plan for FY26

March 29, 2025

The Government of India has announced borrowing plan for the first half of the financial year 2025-26. The plan involves raising ₹8 trillion from the market, constituting 54% of the total borrowing target of ₹14.82 trillion. This initiative includes the ..

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Supreme Court Directs Prompt Disposal of Mercy Petitions

March 29, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India mandated the establishment of dedicated cells to expedite the processing of mercy petitions from death row convicts. This directive arose from concerns regarding the inordinate delays in executing death sentences, which the court deemed ..

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Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health 2025

March 29, 2025

The second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Colombia, concluded recently in Cartagena. This event sought to galvanise global support to halve air pollution-related deaths by 2040. Nearly ..

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SMILE Programme

March 29, 2025

The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme is an initiative funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Launched to enhance India’s logistics infrastructure, the programme aims to reduce logistics costs and increase overall efficiency. It is aligned with ..

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Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

March 29, 2025

On March 28, 2025, the Union Cabinet of India approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. This initiative is backed by a substantial budget of ₹22,919 crore. The scheme aims to enhance India’s electronics manufacturing capabilities, focusing on the production of ..

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