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Pollution In River Sutlej

Protests erupted in Sri Ganganagar, a district in Rajasthan, against the alleged pollution of the Sutlej River, which residents blame on industrial effluent discharges from factories in neighboring Punjab. Local leaders and farmer…

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Toto Tribe

The Toto tribe is an indigenous community that is primarily found in the village of Totopara, located in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, India. The tribe has been facing significant challenges in preserving its unique culture,…

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Elephant Protection In Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary

On November 9, 2024, Environmental activists raised serious concerns over the growing threat to elephants in the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, following the death of a young male elephant. The elephant died from ele…

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QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS: INDIA SHINES

In November 2024, India has once again shown its strength in higher education with impressive results in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025. The latest rankings highlight the growing competition among universities in Asia…

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One Sun One World One Grid

In November, 2024, India is actively engaged in discussions with several nations, including Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, and Singapore, to establish cross-border electricity transmission lines as part of the ambitious One Su…

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INDIA & GUYANA: Strategic, Economic & Energy Ties

Context: In recent years, Guyana has emerged as a key player in the global energy market, fueled by its offshore oil discoveries, which are reshaping the nation’s economy. India, with its growing energy needs and expanding geopoli…

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Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

Subrahmanyam, recently proposed that India should reconsider its position and join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). His remarks mark a significant departure from the Indian government's stance since it opted…

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MAHASAGAR

The third edition of MAHASAGAR—a high-level virtual interaction organized by the Indian Navy—was conducted on 5th November 2024. During this event, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of India, engaged with the…

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PM VIDYA LAXMI SCHEME

Recently, The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, which aims to provide financial support to meritorious students to pursue higher education without financial constraints.…

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Indigenously developed transponders

The Central government has planned to install indigenously developed transponders on one lakh fishing vessels for two-way communication and support system which enhance the safety and security of fishermen at sea.

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Exercise Vinbax

The 5th edition of the India-Vietnam Joint Military Exercise titled VINBAX 2024 began at Ambala, Haryana. The exercise, which will run from November 4 to 23, 2024, is being conducted in Ambala and Chandimandir. This joint military…

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Israel's Iron Beam

In November 2024, Israel’s Defence Ministry announced a $500 million deal to begin the production of Iron Beam, a laser interception system It is designed to target and destroy incoming rockets, missiles, and drones. This innovati…

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Global TB Report 2024 : India Performs

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2024 on October 29, 2024. The report has highlighted India's remarkable progress in fighting Tuberculosis (TB), particularly in closing the gap of mi…

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USA Presidential Elections

On 6 Nov 2024, Donald Trump won the US elections. The US media hasannounced Trump's win. His rival Kamala Harris has secured 226 electoral colleges, while Trump surpassed the 270 - the majority mark.

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CoP 16 OF UN CONVENTION ON BIODIVERSITY (CBD)

The 16th Conference of Parties (COP-16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) took place in Cali, Colombia from October 21 to November 1, 2024. During this conference, India launched an updated National Biodiversity Stra…

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