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Today's Headlines - 12 January 2024

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Power Demand - India needs coal, just as West needs oil and gas

GS Paper III

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At last month’s COP 28 climate summit in Dubai, India and China, both countries strenuously opposed efforts to include a reference to “phase-out” of coal and altered it to “phase down”.


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Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV) Campaign to Fight Cervical Cancer

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In a significant step that can reduce the incidence of cervical cancer - the second most common cancer in women in India - the government is set to roll out human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaigns for girls in the 9-14 years age group.


First meeting of Inland Waterways Development Council

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The first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) concluded in Kolkata to strengthen the Inland Water Transport (IWT) system in the country. 


Bengaluru biologists spot new butterfly species in coorg

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The newly discovered Conjoined Silverline butterfly (Cigaritis conjuncta)  is characterized by fused spots and bands on its wing undersides, along with central shiny silver lines, contributing to its unique classification.


Maldives, China agree to ‘elevate’ strategic cooperation

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President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives and Chinese President Xi Jinping held the much-awaited meeting in Beijing and witnessed the signing of 20 bilateral agreements. China has firmly opposed external interference in the internal affairs of the Maldives.


Mumbai Trans Harbour Link

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The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is a 22-km-long bridge connecting Sewri in the Mumbai City to Chirle in Raigad district on the mainland.