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Global Freight Summit 2024

November 19, 2024

The Global Freight Summit 2024 commenced in Dubai on November 18, marking its third edition since 2022. Hosted by DP World, the event will conclude on November 20 with over 5,000 industry leaders from 155 countries participating, focusing on the ..

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G20 Summit 2024

November 19, 2024

Leaders from the G20 gathered in Rio de Janeiro at the Modern Art Museum where President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed them and the summit will continue until November 19, 2024. Focus Areas of Discussion The leaders will discuss ..

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Tamil Nadu’s Green Energy Corridor-II Initiative

November 19, 2024

The Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) Scheme is a project for Tamil Nadu, which aims to enhance the state’s renewable energy transmission capacity. The initiative is part of a larger national effort to integrate renewable energy sources into the grid. The ..

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Centre Plans Tuna Export Hub in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

November 19, 2024

India’s tuna fish exports surged by 31.83% in the 2023-24 period, which increases prompted the government to seek new sourcing areas. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are being targeted as a potential tuna export hub. The global tuna market is ..

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Protecting Global Pollinators – Key Facts

November 19, 2024

Pollinators are vital for agriculture and food security as they contribute to over 75% of food crops and flowering plants but these small insects face numerous threats including pesticides, pollution, climate change, and habitat loss which exacerbates these challenges. Importance ..

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SpaceX Launches GSAT-20 Satellite for India

November 19, 2024

India is advancing its communication capabilities with the upcoming launch of GSAT-20 which will be carried out by SpaceX on November 19, 2024. The collaboration marks a partnership between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and SpaceX. Launch Details The ..

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Māori Perform Haka in New Zealand Parliament to Protest Treaty Bill

November 19, 2024

New Zealand’s parliament faced a temporary halt as Māori legislators staged a protest against the Treaty Principles Bill. The protest featured a traditional haka led by Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, a young Māori Party MP. This event brought into light tensions surrounding ..

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Andhra Pradesh’s New Semiconductor Policy 2024-29

November 19, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Semiconductor & Display Fab Policy 2024-29, which aims to attract investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing. It also covers related sectors like Outsourced Assembly & Testing (OSAT) and assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packing ..

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