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Today's Headlines - 18 December 2023

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Terms of trade have moved for agriculture

GS Paper III

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The Terms of trade (ToT) for Indian agriculture, comparing farm commodity prices to non-farm goods and services, have significantly improved over the last 15 years.


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Guru Teg Bahadur

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The Prime Minister recalled the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur (1621-1675), calling the ninth Sikh Guru a beacon of courage and strength.


Kakrapar Atomic Power Project

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India’s second home-built 700 MW nuclear power reactor at Kakrapar in Gujarat achieved its first criticality, the start of the controlled fission reaction setting the stage for its gradual move towards producing electricity for commercial purposes.


Makkoottam Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary

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A tense situation prevails on the forest fringes along the Kerala-Karnataka border near the Barapole River in Kannur between locals and the forest department because of land ownership.


Kairouan Walls

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Tunisia's historic Kairouan walls collapse.


Akash Missile System

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India became the first country to demonstrate the capability of engaging four aerial targets simultaneously at 25 km ranges by command guidance using a single firing unit.


Kraft Process: A Paper-maker’s Craft

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The Kraft process is ubiquitous today and replaced more toxic and resource-intensive methods to produce paper.