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Today's Headlines - 14 November 2023

India gets ready with rare earth R&D push

GS Paper III

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The Ministry of Mines, Government of India (GoI) has invited research and development (R&D) proposals for mining technology,

 

CITES: 77th Standing Committee Meeting

GS Paper III

News Excerpt: Recently, the 77th meeting CITES Standing Committee was held in Geneva, Switzerland from 6th to 10th November 2023.

 

MHA extends UAPA ban against eight Meitei extremist organisations

GS Paper III

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Recently, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the ban under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

 

India’s defence production and indigenization

GS Paper III

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The report from Axis Capital Research focuses on India's defense production and indigenization program amid increasing defense spending in East European and West Asian countries.

 

Researchers discover new gecko species endemic to Mizoram

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Recently, A team of scientists and researchers have discovered a new species of gecko endemic to Mizoram, taking the number of geckos native to the state to 6, and 22 across northeast India.

 

World’s first ship-to-ship LNG transfer

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 GAIL, India's top gas firm, has achieved the world's first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer as part of its innovative approach to reduce shipping costs and cut emissions.

 

 

Rare Bioluminescent Mushroom spotted in Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary

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In a recent scientific expedition in the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, a team of researchers and wildlife enthusiasts discovered a rare bioluminescent fungus, Mycena chlorophos. 

 

Insurance Surety Bond

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NHAI Accepts First Insurance Surety Bond as Bid Security for NHAI TOT Bid for Monetization.