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India-Sweden Partnership for Green Steel

November 21, 2024

India and Sweden have collaborated for over 75 years, with a focus on sustainable industrial growth. Recently, they launched the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) at COP28 in Dubai, which aims to accelerate the transformation of heavy industries, particularly steel ..

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Bihar Launches ‘Mahila Samwad’ Empowerment Programme

November 21, 2024

The Bihar Cabinet has recently approved an initiative named ‘Mahila Samwad’, which aims to empower women in rural areas by informing them about government policies. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other officials will actively engage with women across districts, which ..

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Global Hunger Crisis Deepens Despite Food Surplus

November 21, 2024

In 2023, global hunger reached alarming levels, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported an increase in hunger since 2019, which aim of achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 faces serious challenges. Current Hunger Statistics Between 713 and ..

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What is Aphantasia?

November 21, 2024

Aphantasia is a fascinating condition that affects visual imagination, first noted in the 1880s by Francis Galton. The term itself was introduced in 2015 by neurologist Adam Zeman and recent studies have shed light on how this condition works. Definition ..

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ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) Review

November 21, 2024

The ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) was initiated in 2010, which aimed to enhance trade in goods and services. After 15 years, a review is necessary to assess its effectiveness. India has experienced a growing trade deficit with ASEAN countries, ..

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India and Italy Forge Strategic Partnership 2025-29

November 21, 2024

India and Italy have formalised a collaboration plan for the next five years, which was made during the G20 summit in Brazil on November 18. Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni discussed various sectors, including defence and technology. Defence Collaboration India ..

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AroTrack: IIT Bombay Scientists Develop Water-Pollutant Detecting Device

November 21, 2024

AroTrack is a groundbreaking device developed by scientists at IIT Bombay, which aims to tackle the critical issue of water pollution. The device can detect harmful pollutants like phenol and benzene in water, which utilises proteins from bacteria that thrive ..

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India-Australia Annual Summit 2024

November 21, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. They reviewed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as they approach its fifth anniversary in 2025 and discussed various areas of collaboration. Economic ..

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Daniel Barenboim, and Awwad Conferred with Indira Gandhi Prize 2023

November 21, 2024

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development was awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad, which recognizes their important contributions to peace efforts. Barenboim is a renowned classical pianist and conductor, and Awwad is a dedicated Palestinian ..

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Lucknow’s First Night Safari Project Unveiled

November 21, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government is developing India’s inaugural night safari in Lucknow. Construction commenced recently, with a projected completion date of June 26, 2026, which will open its doors to visitors in December 2026. Project Overview The night safari will ..

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