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The two-day Ukraine Peace Summit concluded on June 16 in Burgenstock, Switzerland.
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The two-day Ukraine Peace Summit concluded on June 16 in Burgenstock, Switzerland.
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Inequality in India, transcends the dichotomy between the haves and the have-nots, as caste-based inequalities are among the defining features of the country’s socio economic framework.
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As India marks the 50th anniversary of its Crocodile Conservation Project, concerns have arisen over the escalating human-crocodile conflict in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park.
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Three decades after the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was adopted, the United Nations on June 17 urged support from all generations for sustainable land stewardship.
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A new study reveals that 12 Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) including Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) have significantly declined in humans and the environment since 2004 due to strict global regulations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea later this month for a “friendly” state visit.
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In a recent research note, economists at Morgan Stanley, which is one of the biggest and most influential investment banks in the world, detailed the three main concerns on the Indian economy.
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The incidents have been reported from all districts of Himachal Pradesh, with major fires in Kinnaur, Manali, Kullu, Chamba and Shimla in the last three weeks.
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India’s Prime Minister recently performed darshan and puja at Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has stepped in to protect small investors by proposing to bring a class of “unregistered financial influencers," now termed ‘finfluencers’ under regulation.
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While inaugurating the 12th General Assembly of the ABCP, the Vice President of India said that Buddha's teachings are not relics of the past but a compass for our future.
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Andhra Pradesh government issued orders to conduct a skill census to assess profiles, skill needs and skill disparities for providing necessary training to empower individuals.
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The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment convened a pivotal meeting to review the progress of various schemes and strategize key departmental initiatives for the next 100 days under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).
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The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will be the second home for cheetahs in India, after the Kuno National Park.
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Over 33,000 seabird deaths at Bedout Island highlight the increasing severity of tropical cyclones.
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The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike (BBMP) has proposed a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess of ₹100 per month for each household sparking debate and criticism among residents and stakeholders.
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On June 9, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Union Council of Ministers (COM) were sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court order goes against the very basis of the Special Marriage Act.
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The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has lined up a Rs 20,000 crore credit line from multiple banks and is negotiating with multilateral agencies for long-term funds, including green climate funds for renewable energy projects.
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organized ‘Global Wind Day’ on the 15th of June 2024, aimed at celebrating the glorious success of the Indian Wind Sector so far and also discussing the potential way forward for accelerating wind energy adoption in India.
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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has begun revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL).
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Farmers in US are struggling advancing resistant weeds as chemicals lose efficacy, imperiling grain and oilseed harvests.
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The two Supreme Court (SC) Judges disagreed on whether the Andhra Pradesh CID was required to seek “previous approval” from the state government before inquiring into the allegations against former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
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The PM performed darshan and puja at Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Puttaparthi, in Andhra Pradesh.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued ‘Standardised Development and Building Regulations, 2023’ to set forth a comprehensive framework aimed at ensuring safety, accessibility, and sustainability in construction.
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Saudi Arabia has reportedly decided not to renew its 80-year petro-dollar deal with the U.S. This deal expired on June 9, 2024.
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A crucial climate meeting in Bonn, Germany, concluded without significant progress on establishing a new climate finance goal.
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The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has introduced a new tool called the Bayesian Convolutional Neural Network (BCNN) to forecast El Niño and La Niña conditions up to 15 months in advance.
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The Kerala government has introduced, revised and updated school textbooks, aiming to instil the concept of a gender-neutral society in young minds.
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PM left for New Delhi after successfully concluding his visit to Italy to attend the G7 Summit, where he held bilateral talks with several leaders.