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India Among Top Five Global Destinations for Real Estate Investment

June 8, 2024

India has become one of the best places to invest in real estate across borders. By March quarter, it was ranked among the top five places in the world to buy land and build on it. According to a study by ..

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Renowned Indian Conservationist A J T Johnsingh Dies at 78

June 8, 2024

An important Indian wildlife scientist and environmentalist named Asir Jawahar Thomas Johnsingh died in Bengaluru on June 7, 2024. He was 78 years old. His death is a big loss for India’s efforts to protect wildlife, especially since environmental efforts ..

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India Exim Bank Opens Nairobi Office to Boost East Africa Trade

June 8, 2024

The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) recently opened its East Africa Representative Office in Nairobi, Kenya. This is part of a plan to grow its business around the world. The goal of this project is to improve India’s ..

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Sebi Wins ‘Best Business Regulator’ Award in Asia Pacific

June 8, 2024

According to The Asian Banker, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was recently given the “Best Conduct of Business Regulator” award for the Asia-Pacific area. This award, which was given in an event in Hong Kong, shows how ..

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India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Hit Record $651.5 Billion

June 8, 2024

With $651.5 billion in foreign exchange reserves by May 31, 2024, India had the highest amount of foreign exchange reserves ever. Positive changes in trade, remittances, and foreign investments have helped India’s external industry reach a strong point. Factors Contributing to ..

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Nvidia Surpasses Apple With $3 Trillion Market Cap

June 8, 2024

Nvidia, a major chipmaker for artificial intelligence based in Santa Clara, recently reached a major milestone by raising its market value to $3.019 trillion, which is higher than Apple’s $2.99 trillion and just below Microsoft’s $3.15 trillion. Nvidia is now ..

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European Commission Excludes Tanzania From Conservation Grant

June 8, 2024

The European Commission (EC) changed the requirements for getting a conservation grant through the NaturAfrica program on June 5, 2024. This was a big change that affected Tanzania in particular. This choice was written down in “CORRIGENDUM NO. 4” on ..

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Panama Evacuates Island Due to Climate Change

June 8, 2024

As a result of higher sea levels, Panama is currently dealing with a major effect of climate change by moving a whole island community. The native Guna people of Gardi Sugdub, an island in the Guna Yala archipelago in Panama’s ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 8, 2024

June 8, 2024

11. What is the theme for ‘World Food Safety Day 2024’? [A] Prepare for the unexpected[B] Food Standards Save Lives[C] Safer food, better health[D] Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Prepare for the unexpected] ..

Somalia Wins Non-Permanent Seat on UN Security Council

June 7, 2024

Somalia has reached a major milestone by becoming the first country since the 1970s to have a non-permanent place on the UN Security Council. This change, which was revealed after a vote in the 193-member UN General Assembly in which ..

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