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India-China Sign Border Deal After Four-Year Negotiations

October 23, 2024

India and China signed a border deal after four years of negotiations. This agreement focuses on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The deal aims to enhance patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok ..

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US Detains $43 Million in Indian Solar Panel Shipments

October 23, 2024

In August 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained shipments of solar panels from India valued at nearly $43 million. This action aligns with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) enacted by the Biden Administration. The UFLPA ..

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What is Shadow Fleet?

October 22, 2024

The term ‘shadow fleet’ has emerged in discussions about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It refers to tanker ships transporting Russian crude oil to various countries, often in contravention of sanctions. Western media has implicated India as a hub for this shadow ..

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Rome Declaration Addresses Water Scarcity in Agriculture

October 21, 2024

On October 17, 2024, member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture. This initiative aims to tackle water scarcity, worsened by climate change, particularly in agriculture. The declaration was a ..

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Egypt Achieves Historic Malaria-Free Certification

October 21, 2024

Egypt was officially certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement is described as “truly historic.” It marks the end of a long battle against malaria in a country where the disease has existed since ancient times. ..

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Google’s Nuclear Energy Deal for AI Power

October 21, 2024

Google announced a groundbreaking agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs) developed by Kairos Power. This marks the first corporate deal of its kind. The initial SMR is expected to be operational by 2030, contributing 500 MW ..

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Pakistan Approves Controversial 26th Constitutional Amendment

October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Pakistan’s federal cabinet approved the draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This decision followed multiple delays due to political disputes. The amendment aims to reform the judicial system and alter the balance of power between the ..

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NASA’s Artemis Accords Promote Global Space Cooperation

October 21, 2024

On October 21, 2024, NASA’s Artemis programme is making headlines as it prepares to return humans to the Moon by 2026. This comes nearly two years after the successful uncrewed Artemis 1 mission. NASA’s pledge, “We go together,” emphasises the ..

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