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Today's Headlines - 03 February 2024

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SC issues guidelines for environmental regulatory bodies

GS Paper II and III

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The Supreme Court (SC) held that bodies and authorities enforcing environmental laws should be accountable, transparent and efficient in their functioning.


Maritime Piracy

GS Paper II

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Recently, the Indian Navy thwarted two piracy attempts off the Somali coast within a span of 36 hours.


India Oman Defence Sector Collaboration

GS Paper II

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Recently, India and Oman signed an agreement that would provide a framework for collaboration in new areas of defence engagement.


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UPI in France

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In a remarkable feat, India has formally launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.


Multidimensional poverty: meaning and numbers

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In her Interim Budget speech, the Finance Minister said 25 crore Indians had been pulled out of poverty over the past decade.


World Wetlands Day 2024

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, organized a national event at Sirpur Lake, Indore to celebrate World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2024. 


Cabinet approves extension of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the continuation of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to be implemented under the Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) with an outlay of Rs.29,610.25 crore for another three years up to 2025-26.


Vizagapatam’s centuries-old heritage under threat 

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Many of the heritage monuments and natural formations of Vizagapatam are either in a state of neglect or are being destroyed.