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The landowner of a disputed area in Arunachal Pradesh has demanded either compensation from Army for a land where Army has built Gurdwara near the Neh Pema Shelphu Shrine.
Source: PIB
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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Source: The Hindu
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The civil society process of G-20, known as C-20, which is meant to provide a platform for independent voices and hold governments accountable, has been co-opted by the ruling party in India. Critiques argue that under the guise of civil society representation, C-20 has become a tool to further a politico-religious vision and legitimize neoliberal economic policies. This distortion of C-20 raises concerns about its credibility and ability to serve as a counter-balance to undue business influence.
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The co-optation of C-20 by the ruling party in India has undermined its credibility as an independent civil society platform. Civil society organizations participating in C-20 must reflect on whether they will legitimize this distortion or challenge it, as their decisions will shape the future of this crucial platform for global dialogue and accountability.
Source: The Hindu
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The Quad, comprised of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, established a Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group in March 2021 to foster collaboration and explore opportunities in critical and emerging technologies, including biotechnology. However, there remains untapped potential for Quad cooperation in the field of biotechnology. The need of the hour is to establish a Quad-led biomanufacturing hub in India to enhance cooperation and leverage the complementary strengths of Quad nations.
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Source: The Hindu
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Recently, Prime minister of India meets with Pacific Island nation leaders on sidelines of FIPIC Summit in Papua New Guinea.
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Source: Indian Express
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Recently, one old age Rhino dies due to infighting in Orang National Park and tiger reserve.
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Source: The Hindu
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A study published in the Nature journal presents a pangenome reference map built using genomes from 47 anonymous individuals.
Source: The Hindu
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The G7 group has repeatedly acknowledged the urgency for effective climate action but offered little in terms of scaled-up action.
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Source: The Hindu
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