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Today's Headlines - 25 December 2023

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India set to buy 5 lithium reserves in Argentina

GS Paper I

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India is close to an agreement to acquire five lithium exploration and development blocks in Argentina, with talks in the "final stages."


Compliance Costs Spark Fintech Consolidation Concerns

GS Paper III

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The fintech sector in India is facing challenges as compliance costs have nearly doubled in the past year, driven by frequent regulatory changes introduced by the RBI.


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Disputed Islands between UAE and Iran

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Iran summoned the Russian envoy to Tehran after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf.


Hwange National Park

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Drought has claimed the lives of over 100 elephants in Zimbabwe's largest Hwange National Park.


The Cosmological Constant Problem

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The dark energy content of the universe, based on theory, is wildly off the mark.


Lingayat (Veerashaiva)

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Veerashaiva Mahasabha has urged the community members not to describe themselves as Hindu in the forthcoming population census or caste census.


Propelling Indo-French Defence into new orbits

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The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest at the Indian Republic Day celebrations opens various opportunities for Indo-French defence, space, nuclear relations.


Nematocyst: a cellular weapon

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A jellyfish uses the nematocyst to painful and sometimes deadly effect.


Chavittu Natakam

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More than 500 women from Kudumbashree units across Kerala staged a Chavittu Natakam performance at Durbar Hall Grounds in Kochi.