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Mission for ELS Cotton Promotion

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a five-year mission aimed at improving productivity and sustainability in cotton farming. A key focus of this initiative is the promotion of Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton varieties. This move is ..

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China’s Counter Tariffs Against the US

On February 4, 2025, China announced new counter tariffs against the United States in response to recent tariff hikes imposed by the U.S. government. These tariffs include a 15% levy on coal and liquefied natural gas, and a 10% tariff ..

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Tribhuvan Sahkari University

The Government of India has introduced a Bill to establish the Tribhuvan Sahkari University. This new institution will be located on the campus of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat. The Bill was presented in Lok Sabha ..

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Uganda Launches First Clinical Trial for Ebola Vaccine

Recently, Uganda initiated a groundbreaking clinical trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan species of the Ebola virus. This move, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners, follows the confirmation of an outbreak on January 30. ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 5, 2025

41. Bart De Wever has been elected as prime minister of which country? [A] Belgium[B] France[C] Italy[D] Germany Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Belgium] Notes:Bart De Wever was sworn in as Belgium’s Prime Minister by King Philippe on 3rd February ..

International Big Cat Alliance Officially Established

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was officially established as a treaty-based intergovernmental organization. This inter-governmental organisation aims to enhance global efforts in conserving big cats. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 April 2023, the IBCA commemorates 50 ..

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U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Proposal for TikTok Purchase

The recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund has garnered attention. This fund aims to monetise U.S. assets and may include the acquisition of the popular social media platform TikTok. The initiative ..

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High-Entropy Alloys for Hydrogen Production

Recent advancements in clean energy technology have brought into light the potential of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) for hydrogen production. These innovative materials can reduce the reliance on precious metals such as platinum. Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft ..

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Panama Withdraws From China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Recently, Panama officially withdrew from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The country decided not to renew the 2017 Memorandum of About with China. This move signals Panama’s intent to reaffirm its sovereignty over the Panama Canal. President Jose Raul Mulino ..

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Indian Railways’ Mission 3000

Indian Railways is striving to enhance its freight loading capabilities under the ambitious Mission 3000 plan. This initiative aims to achieve a cargo volume of 3,000 million tonnes (MT) by 2030. Despite facing criticism for its slow progress, Union Railways ..

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