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Today's Headlines - 16 December 2023

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WTO Panel’s Ruling and India’s Challenge

GS Paper III

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India's challenge of the WTO panel ruling on ICT import duties is considered a good strategy for several reasons.


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Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) program launched in Saint Lucia

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Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched a program in Saint Lucia.


Neanderthal DNA Studies

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Neanderthals were morning people, a new study suggests. And some humans today who like getting up early might credit genes they inherited from their Neanderthal ancestors.


Mumps outbreak

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Mumps cases in children are on rise in the states of Maharashtra and Telangana.


Hydrographic Survey Pact between India- Maldives

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The Maldives government has decided not to renew an agreement with India that allowed India to conduct hydrographic surveys in Maldivian waters.


Anti-terror exercise of SCO

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India hosted a joint anti-terror exercise of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) nations in New Delhi.


Norovirus

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Norovirus cases rise in UK, with more than 1,500 infected.


Channapatna Toys

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According to UNODC, Toys made in Channapatna have become part of children’s academic activities in Afghanistan.


Bandipur Tiger Reserve

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Farmlands of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar in Karnataka have reported an increase in human-tiger conflicts in the region, with five deaths in the last three months.