Page-11 of Current Affairs - December, 2022

Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends 2005-2021 Report

December 9, 2022

The report Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends, 2005–2021 was released recently by Treatment Action Group (TAG) and the Stop TB Partnership. About Treatment Action Group (TAG) The Treatment Action Group (TAG) is an independent activist, and community-based research and policy think ..

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Space Tech Innovation Network

December 8, 2022

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Social Alpha to establish a SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN). What is Social Alpha? Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform supporting activities ..

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World Bank 2022-23 GDP Forecast for India

December 8, 2022

The World Bank has increased India’s GDP forecast for the current fiscal year from its October estimate of 6.5 per cent to 6.9 per cent. World Bank’s Latest Forecast The World Bank has raised its forecast for India’s economic growth ..

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Single-block-and-multiple debit in UPI

December 8, 2022

At the end of the recently held Monetary Policy Committee’s Meeting, RBI Governor announced that UPI’s capacity will be enhanced through the introduction of single block and multiple debits functionality, enabling the users to block funds in their accounts to ..

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“Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” Report

December 8, 2022

A new report titled “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” was released by the World Bank in partnership with the state government of Kerala during the two-day India Climate and Development Partners’ Meet. What are the key findings of ..

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Forbes’ List of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women

December 8, 2022

Amid the unprecedented crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Europe, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen topped Forbes’ 2022 list of world’s 100 most powerful women. About Forbes’ The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women Since 2004, the ..

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TIME Person of the Year 2022

December 8, 2022

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was chosen as the 2022 Person of the Year by the Time Magazine. What is the Person of the Year? Person of the Year is an annual issue of the Time magazine featuring a person, a ..

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New Plan to Develop Power Transmission System for 500 GW Green Energy

December 8, 2022

The Indian government has launched a new roadmap titled “Transmission System for Integration of over 500 GW RE Capacity by 2030.” About the new plan The Union Ministry of Power has constituted a high-level committee to create the roadmap for ..

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UGC Pushes for University Textbooks in Indian Languages

December 8, 2022

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently held a high-level meeting with international publishers to discuss the possibility of translating undergraduate textbooks written in English in India’s regional languages. About the high-level meeting The high-level meeting between the UGC and international ..

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Arton Capital Passport Index 2022

December 8, 2022

Arton Capital’s Passport Index 2022 was released recently to rank the world’s strongest and weakest passports – the travel documents issued by a country’s government to citizens to confirm the identity and nationality of the holder during international travel. About ..

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