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Finance Ministry Highlights Key Economic Challenges

January 30, 2024

Ahead of the Interim Budget, the Finance Ministry laid out four key challenges facing India’s economy in the “The Indian Economy: A Review” Report. This comes as India aims to become a $7 trillion economy by 2030 over the next ..

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Maratha Military Landscapes of India

January 30, 2024

India has nominated the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” for the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024-25. The sites showcase the strategic military capabilities of the Maratha empire between the 17th and 19th centuries. About Maratha Military Landscapes of India ..

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Inaugural Joint Military Exercise SADA TANSEEQ

January 30, 2024

The inaugural India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced on January 29th in Rajasthan. The aim is to develop interoperability, camaraderie and friendship between the troops. The exercise will continue until February 10. The Saudi contingent comprises 45 personnel ..

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Codifying Traditional Medicine Terminology

January 29, 2024

Most doctors practicing traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani or Siddha follow their own style for naming diseases and treatments. This makes it difficult for patients to consult other doctors for follow-up care. The Ministry of Ayush, with ..

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Focus Sectors for $1 Trillion Exports Target

January 29, 2024

India has identified 6 key sectors – electronics, engineering goods, textiles, marine & agriculture, toys and pharmaceuticals – that could help the country achieve almost 70% of its $1 trillion goods export target by fiscal year 2030. As per a ..

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National Initiative to Rehabilitate Beggars at Religious, Historical and Tourist Sites

January 29, 2024

The central government has identified 30 cities of religious, historical, and tourism significance across India for survey and rehabilitation of adults and children engaged in begging. The goal is to make these spaces free of beggary by 2026. More cities ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 28-29, 2024

January 29, 2024

11. What is the primary habitat of Emperor Penguins, recently seen in the news? [A] Tropical rainforests[B] Desert regions[C] Arctic tundra[D] Pack ice and surrounding marine areas in Antarctica Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Pack ice and surrounding marine areas ..

Uttarakhand: Rehabilitation of Jadung Village

January 29, 2024

Jadung village in Uttarkashi district was abandoned after the 1962 Indo-China war that impacted relations between the countries and left border disputes unresolved. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has controlled the cold desert area similar to Ladakh since the residents deserted ..

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Nitish Kumar Back as Bihar CM for Record 9th Term

January 29, 2024

Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the record ninth time on August 10, 2022. He returns to power just 18 months after leaving the BJP-led NDA, in his fifth such ..

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Sahel States Quit ECOWAS Bloc

January 29, 2024

The military regimes ruling Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The surprise exit is being called a “sovereign decision” taken without delay. About ECOWAS The Economic Community ..

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