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What is Lying Flat Lifestyle (tangping) in China?
The “lying flat” lifestyle (tangping) is a minimalist approach to work and life adopted by a segment of Chinese youth in response to bleak economic prospects and societal pressures. Origins The term “lying flat” originated in an April 2021 blog ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
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Bharat Mart Launched in Dubai
On February 15th 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, laid the foundation stone for the establishment of ‘Bharat Mart’ within the ..
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Japan Loses Spot As Third Largest Economy to Germany
Japan’s economy slipped into a recession and Japan has dropped from being the third to fourth largest economy globally, overtaken by economic powerhouse Germany. With China further cementing second position, the US remains the world’s largest economy. As per the ..
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PM Modi’s 2024 India-UAE Visit – Key Agreements
In February 2024, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United Arab Emirates. During the important diplomatic visit, India and UAE inked several big agreements to improve future business and technology partnerships. Why Does This Matter? The UAE is currently ..
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Dubai to launch World’s First Air Taxi Service
The Dubai Air Taxi Service is a planned aerial transportation network set to revolutionize urban mobility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to commence operations in 2026, it will be the world’s first city-wide air taxi service when launched. In ..
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Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial
The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
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Australia’s Closing Loopholes Bill
Gig workers, independent contractors who provide services on demand via apps and websites, have grown rapidly across the globe in recent years. On February 8th 2024, the Australian Labor government’s “closing loopholes” bill, formally titled “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
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US bans AI-generated robocalls
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned AI-generated robocalls amid a rise in voice cloning scams that have affected thousands of citizens. Artificial intelligence can now create convincing fake audio and video, making it easy to scam people. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs