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Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project

December 28, 2022

The 720 Megawatts Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project, which was implemented with the assistance from India, was recently handed over to the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) in Bhutan. With this handing over, the two countries have successfully completed four mega ..

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Bomb Cyclone – Update (December, 2022)

December 28, 2022

An unprecedented bomb cyclone has hit the US and Canada, affecting over millions of people in the region. What is a bomb cyclone? Bomb cyclone is an extra-tropical weather phenomenon that develops by a process called bombogenesis. It is a ..

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Zelenskiy’s 10-Point Peace Plan

December 28, 2022

As the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II enters its 11th month, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined a 10-point peace plan to end the war with Russia. With Russian President Vladimir Putin expressing his willingness to come ..

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US’ $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

December 24, 2022

The US House has recently passed a 1.7 trillion USD spending bill to fund federal agencies through September to avoid the partial government shutdown. What is an omnibus spending bill? An omnibus spending bill is a type of Bill in ..

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The State of the World’s Midwifery 2022: East and Southern Africa

December 24, 2022

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and World Health Organization (WHO) released a report titled “The State of the World’s Midwifery 2022: East and Southern Africa”. What are the key findings of the report? Around 1.2 million lives can be ..

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New Gender Reform Laws of Spain and Scotland

December 24, 2022

Scotland and Spain have recently passed gender reform laws to make it easier for individuals to change their legally registered gender without requiring any medical supervision. About Spain’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill The new Spanish law requires minors aged 12 ..

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Japan Adopts New Policy to Promote Nuclear Energy and Achieve Carbon Neutrality

December 23, 2022

Japan has adopted a new policy promoting greater use of nuclear energy to secure a stable power supply and reduce carbon emissions, reversing its previous plan to phase out nuclear energy by 2030. The new policy calls for the maximum ..

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Group of Friends to Promote Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers

December 21, 2022

India has recently launched a “Group of Friends” to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. It was launched during India’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). About “Group of Friends to Promote Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers” “Group ..

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Japan’s $320 Billion Plan for Military Build-up

December 20, 2022

In a major shift from the long-time post-war pacific approach, Japan unveiled a 320 billion USD plan for a military build-up – the largest since the Second World War. About the plan The five-year plan, which is to be implemented ..

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Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

December 20, 2022

The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held in Montreal in December 2022 adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The GBF includes four goals and 23 targets to address the loss ..

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