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India has ascended 42 positions in the Global Innovation Index (GII) since 2015 and now ranks 39th out of 133 economies evaluated. The latest GII report released on 27 September 2024, showed India's remarkable progress in fostering an innovative ecosystem.
GS Paper - III
Prime Minister virtually launched three Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and a High Performance Computing (HPC) system for weather and climate research. India takes significant step towards self-reliance in computing and driving innovation in science and tech.
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The Karnataka government withdrew its general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is instrumental in the central agency conducting investigations in the states. Karnataka is among the eight states that have withdrawn general consent for the CBI, with all others (such as Punjab, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu).
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The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed its support for a permanent seat for India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a long-standing demand of Delhi. Addressing the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for the first time, Starmer said that the UNSC needs to be a more representative body.