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Bharat Ratna Announced for Karpoori Thakur

January 24, 2024

The central government has announced Bharat Ratna for late Bihar leader Karpoori Thakur in his birth centenary year. Known as ‘Jannayak’ or people’s leader, Thakur was CM twice and pioneered social justice policies despite hailing from a marginalized caste himself. ..

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Cameroon Launches World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children

January 24, 2024

Cameroon is set to kick off a landmark malaria vaccine program on January 22nd covering 2.5 lakh children over two years. Africa accounts for 95% of global malaria mortality, so curbing infections here is pivotal. Officials described the campaign as ..

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Canada Caps Student Visas, Tweaks Work Permits

January 24, 2024

In a major policy shift, Canada will cap the number of study permits for new international students to 360,000 for the 2024-25 academic year beginning September 1st. This 35% reduction from 2023 student visa levels intends to ensure sustainable intake ..

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BCCI Awards 2024

January 23, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Awards took place on January 23, 2024 in Hyderabad. The glittering ceremony honoured exceptional Indian cricketers across domestic and international formats. The event had a star-studded guest list and presence of ..

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Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2024

January 23, 2024

The Indian Government has amended the mineral auction rules through a notification of the Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2024. The changes aim to improve transparency, promote competition and boost state revenue from mineral auctions. Capping upfront fees The amendments introduce ..

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India Dispatches Malathion to Afghanistan

January 23, 2024

In a recent humanitarian gesture, India has sent 40,000 litres of Malathion pesticide to Afghanistan via Iran’s Chabahar port. This environment-friendly insecticide will help Afghanistan combat locust swarms that threaten agricultural production. The assistance ensures regional food security. Timely aid ..

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What is Madiga Community Issue in Telangana?

January 23, 2024

The Madiga community, which constitutes over 50% of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Telangana, has long demanded sub-categorization of SCs. Their argument is that despite being the largest SC group numerically, they have been deprived of reservations and other ..

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India Surpasses Hong Kong As World’s Fourth Biggest Stock Market

January 23, 2024

India’s equity market capitalization has surpassed Hong Kong’s for the first time, making it the fourth largest globally. Favorable domestic growth dynamics combined with global capital inflows have powered India’s market rally. Crossing $4 trillion milestone As of January 23th, ..

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11th Edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise ‘Khanjar’

January 23, 2024

The 11th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise, ‘Khanjar’, commenced on January 22 in Himachal Pradesh. The two-week long exercise aims to boost defence cooperation and exchange expertise on counterterrorism operations. What is the Khanjar exercise? Khanjar is an ..

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Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

January 23, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a new government scheme to promote rooftop solar power systems. This scheme aims to boost India’s renewable energy goals and reduce electricity bills for households. What is the scheme ..

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