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Apple’s Shift to USB-C in iPhone 15 Driven by EU Regulations
Apple’s latest iPhone 15 series introduces a significant design change: it replaces the proprietary ‘lightning’ connector with a USB-C charging port, in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations mandating USB-C ports on smartphones and electronic devices by the end of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s Recognition as an OIML Certificates Issuing Authority
India’s recent achievement as an internationally recognized OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates Issuing Authority signifies a significant milestone in the realm of weights and measures. The newfound status allows the country to issue OIML Pattern Approval certificates for ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Global Debt as a Share of Economic Output Declined in 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that global debt as a share of economic output decreased for the second consecutive year in 2022, but this trend may be ending as the post-COVID growth surge wanes. According to the IMF’s Global ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Fourth G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Meeting
The Fourth G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) Meeting is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from September 14 to 16, 2023. Delegates from more than 50 G20 member countries, special invitees, and international organizations will gather to discuss ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Invasive Red Fire Ant Species Detected in Italy
A study warns that the invasive non-native ant species, the red fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), has become established in Italy and poses a threat to Europe and the UK due to global heating. These ants have a powerful sting, damage ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India-Saudi Investment Forum 2023
An India-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum 2023 was organized in New Delhi during the state visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince. This marked a significant milestone as the first formal investment symposium between the two nations. Over 500 companies from both ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs