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UK-India Defence and Military Technology Cooperation Workshop
In a landmark event, senior government officials, sectoral experts, and industry representatives from India and the UK gathered in London for the UK-India Defence and Military Technology Cooperation workshop. Organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in collaboration ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UK Treasury Grants Equivalence to RBI-Authorized Clearing Houses
The United Kingdom Treasury has recently made a significant decision to accord equivalence to central counterparties authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This move marks a crucial step in resolving a regulatory tussle between the RBI and overseas ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Atlantic Declaration
On June 8, the United States and the United Kingdom forged a new strategic pact to address pressing global challenges. This pact, known as the Atlantic Declaration, was adopted by US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Black-veined White Butterfly
The black-veined white butterfly, thought to be extinct in Britain for nearly a century, has recently made an unexpected appearance in the countryside on the edge of London. The Extinction and Surprising Resurgence Almost a century ago, the black-veined white ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Galleri Test?
In a groundbreaking development, a blood test capable of detecting over 50 types of cancer has shown remarkable potential in a major trial conducted by the NHS. The test, known as the Galleri test, has demonstrated high accuracy rates and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NICE Endorses Rimegepant
Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. In England, approximately 5.6 million individuals experience episodic migraines, with a staggering 190,000 migraine attacks occurring daily. To address the challenges faced by migraine sufferers, the National Institute for ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
UK’s Semiconductor Strategy
The UK government has recently announced a significant investment in the domestic semiconductor industry, aiming to bolster its innovation and competitiveness. However, the announcement has faced criticism for falling short compared to the spending race witnessed in the US and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
African Plume Heatwave
The United Kingdom is bracing itself for unprecedented heat wave conditions as meteorologists warn of the arrival of the African Plume, a meteorological phenomenon that brings scorching temperatures from the Sahara desert to Europe. The impact of this weather system ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs