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World Bank Pledges $100 Billion to Support Poorest Nations

Donor countries pledged $100 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), which targets 78 low-income nations. It aims to provide grants and low-interest loans and the...

December 9, 2024

Himachal Pradesh’s Drone Stations for Disaster Management

Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans to establish drone stations across the state as part of a transformative project to enhance disaster management. This innovative...

December 9, 2024

India’s First Sign Language TV Channel Launched

India has recently launched its first 24/7 television channel in sign language, part of the PM e-VIDYA program, named Channel 31, which aims to support hearing-impaired students and...

December 9, 2024

NHAI Introduces Performance Rating System for Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a new performance rating system, which aims to enhance accountability in highway construction and maintenance. The system evaluates concessionaires...

December 9, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 8-9, 2024

1. Which country has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)? [A] China[B] Russia[C] India[D] Australia Show Answer Correct Answer: C...

December 9, 2024

Michelle Bachelet Wins 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development

Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development, by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. The jury, led...

December 7, 2024

Human-Cape Buffalo Conflicts in Tanzania

Recent studies in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) reveal the escalating conflicts between humans and Cape buffaloes. The Cape buffalo, an aggressive species, faces population decline, currently listed...

December 7, 2024

CGIAR’s Strategy for Resilient Drylands 2030

Drylands support a portion of the global population, which provides livelihoods for 2.7 billion people. However, many dryland areas face degradation. CGIAR has launched the 2030 Global Strategy...

December 7, 2024

International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience

Submarine telecommunication cables are vital for global connectivity, and carry approximately 99% of internet traffic, which supports essential services like commerce, healthcare, and education. However, they are susceptible...

December 7, 2024

Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav – A Cultural Celebration

Northeast India is a vibrant region known for its rich culture and traditions and the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav held from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati...

December 7, 2024

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