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Gabriel Attal: France’s New Prime Minister

January 10, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron sparked a cabinet shakeup this week by naming popular Minister of Education Gabriel Attal as the country’s newest Prime Minister after incumbent PM Elisabeth Borne resigned amid growing political challenges. At just 43 years old, the ..

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Pran Prathistha to be Conducted in Ayodhya’s Ram temple

January 10, 2024

The consecration ritual to infuse the divine spirit into the Ram idol at the Ayodhya temple, known as pran pratishtha, is approaching. Preparations will commence on January 16 leading up to the main ceremony to be conducted on January 22, ..

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UPSC Current Affairs – January 9, 2024

January 9, 2024

Ayodhya’s Historical Significance GS-1-Indian Culture Facts for Pre & Mains:  Ayodhya, located on the Sarayu river in Uttar Pradesh, is a historically significant city for Hindus, known as ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’—the birthplace of Lord Rama. The name ‘Ayodhya’ is derived from ..

Work4Food: Algorithm to Ensure Minimum Wages for Food Delivery Workers

January 9, 2024

Researchers at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have developed an innovative new system called Work4Food that could guarantee fair minimum incomes for food delivery personnel in India’s booming app-based food ordering industry. The algorithmic solution was presented ..

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Microsoft Launches AI Odyssey Program to Upskill 100,000 Indian Developers

January 9, 2024

Microsoft has unveiled an ambitious new initiative called AI Odyssey that aims to provide advanced skills training in artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to 100,000 software developers across India. The month-long free online program allows anyone passionate about AI ..

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Shark Meat Consumption Surges in India

January 9, 2024

A new study finds that shark and ray meat, historically eaten only by Indian coastal and tribal communities, has grown popular at restaurants catering to tourists and middle-class consumers. This rising demand could drive overfishing of already threatened shark populations. ..

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FluxJet: Canada Unveils 621 mph Magnetically-Levitating Train Concept

January 9, 2024

The realm of futuristic high-speed transport took a leap forward this week as Canada announced development plans for a magnetically-levitating train capable of exceeding airliner speeds to connect Edmonton and Calgary. Billed as a hybrid between an aircraft and train, ..

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Western Europe Flooding Highlights Climate Threats

January 9, 2024

Extreme rainfall over the past two weeks has flooded many regions across Western Europe, damaging homes and infrastructure while forcing hundreds to evacuate. Scale of the Disaster France has witnessed the worst effects so far, with over 300 people evacuated ..

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Denmark Launches Green Fuels Alliance to Boost Sustainable Energy Partnerships with India

January 9, 2024

The Danish government has announced the launch of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI), a strategic initiative aimed at advancing collaboration between Denmark and India in the sustainable energy solutions sector. This new partnership seeks to promote growth in green ..

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India Implements New Emission Test Rules for Vehicles Under BS VI Norms

January 9, 2024

The Indian government has notified updated test procedures and requirements for vehicle manufacturers seeking regulatory approval under the country’s strict Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission standards. The new testing guidelines provide clarity around allowable fuels and sampling methods for ..

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