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Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN)

India has recently become a member of the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN), a global collaboration aimed at testing vaccines during pandemic and epidemic disease outbreaks. The CLN, which is part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), consists of ..

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UAE Withdraws from Combined Maritime Forces

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently made headlines by withdrawing from the U.S.-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a maritime coalition responsible for securing crucial Gulf waters. This decision comes amid rising tensions in the region and poses questions about ..

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2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo

The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed an escalation in tensions, leading to increased military exercises and diplomatic maneuvers by various countries. A notable event on the horizon is the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) hosted by Indonesia. China’s Participation China, a ..

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11th Edition of the World of Work Report

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its 11th edition of the World of Work report, providing insights into the projected global unemployment rates and the need for social protection. As the world recovers from the impact of the pandemic, ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 1, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 1, 2023 INDIA Union government approved the second phase of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) project. OTT platforms mandated to show anti-tobacco warnings, Union Health Ministry ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 1, 2023

11. ‘REWARD Program’ is assisted by which institution in India? [A] World Bank[B] WEF[C] IMF[D] WTO Show Answer Correct Answer: A [World Bank] Notes:Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) program is a World Bank-assisted initiative that is ..

Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023

The civil aviation ministry in India has taken a significant step towards enhancing regulations in the aviation sector with the introduction of the Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023. This bill aims to streamline and improve provisions related to the design, manufacture, ..

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Draft Resolution on the Impact of Chemicals, Waste and Pollution on Human Health

The member nations of the World Health Organization (WHO) have recognized the pressing need to address the detrimental effects of chemicals, waste, and pollution on human health. During the 76th World Health Assembly, a resolution was accepted, highlighting the importance ..

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“World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector”

India, known for its agricultural prowess, is embarking on a monumental plan to revolutionize its foodgrain storage capacity. The Union cabinet recently approved a scheme that will allocate a staggering ₹1 trillion towards increasing storage capacity by 70 million tonnes ..

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Global Alliance for Drowning Prevention

During the 76th meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA), a significant alliance was established to tackle a pressing global public health issue – drowning prevention. With over 90% of drowning deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, this alliance ..

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