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Today's Headlines - 25 November 2023

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India becomes Chair of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) for 2024

GS Paper II

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In its 63rd council meeting, the International Sugar Organization (ISO), headquartered in London, has announced India as the organization's Chair for 2024.


India set to miss divestment targets

GS Paper III

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According to government sources, India may fall short of its divestment goal by 300 billion rupees ($3.60 billion) in 2023/24.


Australia India Leadership Dialogue (AILD)

GS Paper II

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The 6th edition of the Australia-India leadership dialogue was recently held in Melbourne, Australia.


Gene therapy for the cure of Sickle Cell Disease

GS Paper III

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The UK drug regulator recently approved gene therapy to cure sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.


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EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN- XVII

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The 17th edition of Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN between India and Nepal army will be conducted in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, from 24th November to 07th December 2023.


NASA spacecraft ‘Psyche’

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On November 14, NASA picked up a laser signal fired from its Psyche spacecraft, which is currently over 16 million km away.


H9N2 (Avian influenza virus)

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On Friday, the Union Health Ministry said it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China.