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What is Vishwakarma Yojana?

September 12, 2023

The Vishwakarma Yojana is set to launch at 70 locations across India on September 17. This initiative, announced during the Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, is aimed at benefiting skilled individuals in traditional craftsmanship. The scheme will be ..

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G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration

September 12, 2023

The G20 New Delhi Declaration, adopted during the G20 Summit, addresses various global issues and showcases consensus-building efforts between G7 countries and the Russia-China bloc. While much attention is focused on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the declaration covers a range of ..

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Global Biofuels Alliance Launched in New Delhi

September 12, 2023

The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was officially launched on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. The GBA is a key initiative under India’s G20 presidency and aims to promote international cooperation and the use of sustainable biofuels, ..

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African Union Admitted as Permanent Member of G20

September 12, 2023

The African Union (AU) has been granted permanent membership in the G20 during the 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi. This development comes after India’s proposal to include the AU in the G20, marking a ..

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MP’s Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme

September 12, 2023

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme, which aims to provide compensation and relief to victims and their dependents in cases of mob violence. The scheme aims to offer financial support and assistance to victims ..

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India – Middle East – Europe Economic Corridor

September 11, 2023

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, several countries, including India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the UAE, France, Germany, and Italy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the India – Middle East ..

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Online Games of Chance vs. Games of Skill

September 11, 2023

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to stay the Karnataka High Court order has raised significant questions about the taxation of online skill games played for stakes. The Union Cabinet had approved a GST rate hike for online games to 28%, ..

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Australia’s Navy Pursues Nuclear Submarines and AI-Powered Ghost Sharks

September 9, 2023

Australia’s Navy is adopting two contrasting approaches to advanced submarine technology to address the challenges posed by a rising China. On one hand, Australia is investing in a costly and slow project to acquire up to 13 nuclear-powered attack submarines. ..

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US Government Terminates Funding for DEEP VZN

September 9, 2023

The Joe Biden Administration has abruptly terminated funding for the DEEP VZN program, a research initiative designed to discover and study thousands of exotic pathogens worldwide. Led by Washington State University, DEEP VZN faced opposition from lawmakers and scientists who ..

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2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin

September 9, 2023

A report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the link between climate change, heatwaves, wildfires, and rising air pollution, including ozone. WMO emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate change and air quality, calling for integrated solutions to address both challenges. ..

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