Dengue
The Capital reported 243 dengue cases over the past week, and one death — the first this year. As per a civic report.
New Quadrilateral Economic Forum
India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States decided to launch a new quadrilateral economic forum,
Announcement of Plastic Waste Recycling Targets
The Environment Ministry has issued draft rules that mandate producers of plastic packaging material to collect all of their produce by 2024
PM Gati Shakti Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Gati Shakti-National Master Plan to connect the country’s economic zones
Consequences of Growing Digital Divide
The digital divide caused by online classes will defeat the fundamental right of every poor child to study in mainstream schools.
Minimum Corporate Tax at 15%
A milestone global deal to ensure big companies pay a minimum tax rate of 15% and make it harder to avoid taxation has been agreed after Ireland, Estonia and Hungary signed up to an accord, which U.S. President Joe Biden said levelled the playing field.
Explosion of Online Video Consumption in India After Pandemic
Bolstered by prolonged stay-at-home periods, especially during the pandemic, the consumption of videos online has exploded in India, according to a new study by Bain and Company.
First Antimalarial Vaccine
In a historic move, the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed the first antimalarial vaccine, as mankind enters a key turning point in a battle
5 Crore Houses Given Water Connections Under Jal Jeevan Mission
Since the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019, five crore households have got water connection and now tap water is reaching every household in about 1.25 lakh villages.
Core Sector Grows in August
Output from India’s eight core sectors accelerated for the second successive month in August, rising 11.6%, compared to a 6.9% contraction recorded a year ago