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Former Suzuki Motor Chairman Osamu Suzuki Passes Away at 94

December 28, 2024

Osamu Suzuki, the former Chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, passed away recently at the age of 94, due to malignant lymphoma. Suzuki’s leadership spanned over four decades, during which he transformed Suzuki into a global automotive leader. Early ..

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India’s Record Coal Production in 2023-24

December 28, 2024

India’s coal production reached unprecedented levels in the fiscal year 2023-24, totalling 997.826 million tonnes. This marked an impressive increase of 11.71% from the previous year’s output of 893.191 million tonnes. By mid-December 2023, India had already supplied approximately 963.11 ..

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What is Hydroponic Farming?

December 28, 2024

Agartala, Tripura, is witnessing advancements in hydroponic farming, which is gaining traction across India. The state has transitioned from small, portable systems to larger, commercial setups, which aim to assist local farmers in overcoming challenges posed by climate change. Hydroponic ..

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ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Achieves Multi-Orbit Capability

December 28, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently marked milestone with its LVM3 rocket, which allows the rocket to place satellites in various orbits during a single mission. The development of a “multi-element ignitor” for the CE-20 Cryogenic engine was ..

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Surge in Bank Fraud Cases in 2024

December 28, 2024

In the financial year 2024, banks reported increase in fraud cases, with a total of 36,066 incidents, more than doubles the 13,537 cases recorded in 2023. Despite the rise in the number of cases, the financial impact was notably lower, ..

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Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)

December 28, 2024

The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, ordering the government to sign a Memorandum of About (MoU) with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by January 5. This directive comes despite ..

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Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024

December 28, 2024

Australia’s House of Representatives has recently passed the “Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024”, which aims to protect children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. If approved by the Senate and granted Royal Assent, it will ..

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UN Secretary General Pays Tribute to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha

December 28, 2024

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently honored Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who served with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights. Guterres praised Jha’s leadership and commitment to UN peacekeeping missions. Brigadier Jha’s Role in ..

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Punjab Achieves 100% Piped Water Supply

December 28, 2024

Punjab has recently achieved milestone by providing 100% piped water supply to all rural households, falls under the central government’s ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme. The state government is also undertaking extensive projects to improve water quality and address scarcity. Canal ..

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Post Office Rules, 2024, and Post Office Regulations, 2024

December 28, 2024

The Department of Posts (DoP) has introduced reforms in the Indian postal system with the Post Office Act, 2023, effective from June 18, 2024, to modernise services and enhance accessibility for citizens. The accompanying Post Office Rules, 2024, and Post ..

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