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Addressing Hunger In India

Theme for World Food Day 2024 : Right to Foods for a better life and a better future - Leave No One Behind World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 across the globe to honour the establishment of the Food and Agricultur…

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Global Hunger Index, 2024

India’s Ranking: 107 out of 127 countries, with a score of 27.3, indicating a serious level of hunger. ABOUT THE INDEX The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at the global, reg…

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17th is significant all over the world as it is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It will help them to remember that poverty is a persistent problem that does not only threaten millions of people today…

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Inter Parliamentary Union

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led an Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, emphasizing multilateralism and innovation in his address titled “Harnessing science, techno…

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Is Mount Adams Going To Erupt After Years of Dormancy?

Mount Adams, the largest volcano in Washington State, has recently exhibited a notable increase in seismic activity after being dormant for thousands of years. In response, the US Geological Survey (USGS) is implementing measures…

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What is Wayanad’s new X-band radar?

In July 2024 Wayanad district of Kerala was struck by floods and landslides that claimed more than 200 lives. In response, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has given its nod to install X-band radar in the district for better m…

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SDG 16: Promote Just Peaceful & Inclusive Societies

Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focuses on creating peaceful, just, and inclusive societies. It emphasizes providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels. Thi…

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India @ SCO Summit in Pakistan

Date: October 16, 2024 Delivered by: Dr. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India Location: Islamabad Introduction: Congratulatory Note: Dr. Jaishankar extended congratulations to Pakistan for its presidency of the SCO Counc…

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Wayanad's New X Band Radar

In response to the floods and landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which resulted in over 200 fatalities in July 2024, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has approved the installation of an X-band radar in the district. This decision…

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Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative

Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was launched by India in November 2019 during the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. KEY FEATURES: Its primary aim is to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific, reinfor…

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India Canada Diplomatic Row

diplomatic relationship between India and Canada has sharply deteriorated, leading to both nations expelling six diplomats each. This escalation follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations connecting Indian govern…

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Asean India Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos on October 10-11, 2024, for the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, highlighted India’s “Act East” policy and its strategic engagement with ASEAN nations. This engage…

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Overhauled T90 Bhishma

Indian Army has taken a significant step towards enhancing its operational capabilities with the rollout of its first overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank. This move is part of a broader initiative to achieve self-reliance and enhance mil…

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Vat Phou- UNESCO World Heritage Site in Laos

The indigenous structure of eco-tourism in Laos is among one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an ancient temple and UNESCO World Heritage site is in the Champasak Province of southern Laos.

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RBI Launches Climate Risk Information System

Climate Risk Information System (RB-CRIS) to address the growing risks of climate change to the financial system. This initiative aims to help regulated entities assess climate risks to ensure the stability of their financial oper…

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Humsafar Policy

Recently, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched the Humsafar Policy, aimed at improving wayside amenities along national highways in India. KEY FEATURES Amenities Provided: The policy will introduce…

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Fortified Rice Initiative

October 9, 2024, the Union Cabinet of India extended the universal supply of fortified rice in all central government schemes providing free food grain under the National Food Security Act, 2021, until December 2028. This decision…

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