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EU Chip Production Plan

February 9, 2022

On January 8, 2022, the European Union announced a USD 48 billion plan, in a bid to become a major semiconductor producer. Key Points The Chip production plan seeks to curb its dependency on Asian markets for component powering everything ..

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What is Northern Ireland Protocol?

October 15, 2021

The Northern Ireland protocol was designed to prevent checks across the border between Northern Ireland (US) and the Republic of Ireland (EU), following Brexit. Highlights The Protocol came into force in the beginning of 2021. It has resulted into disagreements ..

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Japan to issue COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

June 18, 2021

Japan is going to make a vaccine passport available from next month for Japanese travellers in a bid to relaunch tourism and business trips abroad. Highlights This certificate will be paper-based rather than digital. It will be issued by local ..

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India to add 20 GW of Wind Energy Capacity by 2025: GWEC

June 10, 2021

India wind energy market outlook was released by Global Wind Energy Council. As per the report, India has a pipeline of 10.3 GW in Central and State markets. These pipelines will drive installations until 2023. Report highlights India will install ..

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Goa to restore forts, temples of Shivaji

June 7, 2021

Goa government has released a short film on Chhatrapati Shivaji on the occasion of anniversary of Maratha king’s coronation day highlighting history of Goa and Shivaji’s role in fighting Portuguese. Key points Film titled “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shivrajyabhishek Divas” was ..

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PESCO: EU approves US participation for the first time

May 7, 2021

The European Union recently approved the requests of Norway, Canada and United States to participate in Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) defence initiative. This is the first time; the European bloc has allowed a third state to participate in the PESCO ..

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