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Sweden’s NATO Aspirations Gain Momentum: Turkey Clears Crucial Hurdle

December 27, 2023

In a key development, Sweden’s bid to join NATO crossed an important milestone after a Turkish parliamentary committee approved its accession protocol on December 27. This brings Sweden one step closer towards formal inclusion in the military alliance as the ..

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Dr P. Indira Devi Conferred Prestigious ISAE Fellow 2023 Title

December 27, 2023

Dr P. Indira Devi, an eminent agricultural economist from Kerala, has been conferred the distinguished title of ISAE Fellow 2023 by the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE). This recognition highlights her trailblazing contributions spanning over three decades in the ..

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ULFA Peace Deal: Background and Recent Developments

December 27, 2023

After years of negotiations, the central government is on the cusp of finalizing a historic peace deal with the pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on December 29th, 2023. This is seen as a major step ..

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India – Eurasian Economic Union (EaEU) FTA Talks

December 27, 2023

India and the five-member Eurasian Economic Union (EaEU), led by Russia, are likely to soon begin negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA). This proposed agreement aims to boost India’s exports to the EaEU countries, especially in sectors such as ..

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eSvarna: The First Corporate RuPay Credit Card with UPI

December 27, 2023

IndusInd Bank has launched a pathbreaking new corporate credit card – eSvarna – on the RuPay network. It is India’s first corporate credit card that allows linking with UPI apps for payments. The card offers comprehensive features tailored to frequent ..

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Notre Dame Stained Glass Controversy

December 27, 2023

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris suffered severe damage from a devastating fire in April 2019. As restoration plans progress, a controversy has erupted over a proposal backed by President Emmanuel Macron to replace some stained-glass windows with contemporary designs. ..

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Hu Zhongming : China Appoints New Navy Chief Amid Rising Regional Tensions

December 27, 2023

On December 25th, China announced Rear Admiral Hu Zhongming as the new commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), replacing Admiral Dong Jun. The change in leadership comes at a time of escalating tensions between China and its neighbours ..

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MeitY Issues Second Advisory to Social Media Platforms on Deepfakes

December 26, 2023

Deepfakes are fake digital content in the form of images, videos or audios. They are created using high-end artificial intelligence tools and deep learning technology. Deep learning is a type of machine learning that uses neural net simulations to analyse ..

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India Identifies 22 Critical Mineral Blocks for Future Mining

December 26, 2023

Critical minerals refer to specialized metals and non-metals crucial for high-tech industries, clean energy technologies, defense, aerospace, and electronics. Securing steady supplies of such scarce minerals is vital for India’s self-reliance and strategic interests. Blocks Across 9 States Explored India’s ..

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Bharatiya Space Station / Bharatiya Antariksha Station

December 26, 2023

India aims to establish its own permanent space station called ‘Bharatiya Space Station’ over the next 25 years. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set a target to launch the first module of this station by 2028. This forms ..

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