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More than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration

November 22, 2024

More than 50 governments have committed to a U.N. declaration aimed at making global tourism more climate-friendly, which emerged during a climate summit held in Azerbaijan. Inclusion in Climate Action Agenda For the first time, tourism has been incorporated into ..

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World’s Most Expensive Passport 2024

November 22, 2024

Passport fees vary worldwide, with a report from April 2024, indicating that costs range from ₹1,500 to ₹19,000, influenced by factors such as the country of issuance and validity period. Most Expensive Passports The most expensive passport belongs to Mexico. ..

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FAO Supports India’s Fishing Sector Adaptation

November 22, 2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is assisting India in addressing climate change impacts on aquaculture. Manuel Barange, the FAO’s Fisheries & Aquaculture Division Director, brought to light the need for policy changes to support small fishing businesses. He spoke ..

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India Partners for Green Hydrogen Advancement

November 22, 2024

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has partnered with H2Global Stiftung to advance India’s progress in green hydrogen development. This collaboration, signed on November 19, 2024, aims to enhance India’s green hydrogen initiatives. Partnership Goals The partnership focuses ..

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Modi Receives Dominica’s Highest Honour

November 22, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Dominica’s highest honour during his visit to Guyana for the India-CARICOM Summit on November 20, 2024. The award acknowledges his support during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to strengthen India-Dominica relations. The ..

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Nafithromycin: India’s First Antibiotic to Combat Resistance

November 22, 2024

The Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the launch of “Nafithromycin,” recent advancements in biotechnology. This antibiotic aims to tackle resistant infections, particularly Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP). Development Background “Nafithromycin” is the first antibiotic developed in India specifically designed to ..

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Bhu-Neer Portal

November 22, 2024

The Bhu-Neer portal was launched on September 19, 2024, and aims to enhance groundwater management in India. It was introduced during the India Water Week 2024 closing event and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil inaugurated the platform. Purpose of ..

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Major Infrastructure Projects Under PM GatiShakti

November 22, 2024

The PM GatiShakti initiative aims to enhance India’s infrastructure, launched on October 13, 2021, it proposes 228 projects worth ₹15.89 lakh crore. These projects span roads, railways, urban development, and oil and gas sectors. Roads lead with 108 projects, followed ..

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