World Bank Establishes Financial Fund for Ukraine’s Recovery
In October 2024, the World Bank established a Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) to support Ukraine’s recovery amid its ongoing war with Russia. Contributions from countries…
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IIT Indore’s Affordable Breast Cancer Detection Device
IIT Indore has launched an affordable device for early breast cancer detection, developed by Prof. Srivathsan Vasudevan, using Photoacoustic Spectral Response (PASR) technology. The device…
Global Rise in Gender-Responsive Climate Policies
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China’s Anaconda Strategy Toward Taiwan
China’s “Anaconda Strategy” against Taiwan, outlined in an October 2024 report, involves gradually weakening Taiwan by surrounding it with increased military presence and frequent drills.…
India Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Issue
The World Health Organization (WHO) honored India in October 2024 for eliminating trachoma as a public health issue, making it the third country in Southeast…
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda
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India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic Partnership
In October 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met to strengthen ties between India and the Maldives. Their discussions led…
National Family Health Survey (NFHS): Evolution, Findings, Challenges
The recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) has unveiled critical health trends in India, highlighting issues like rising anaemia among women an…
Global Hunger Index 2024: India’s Ranking and Key Insights
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that assesses the state of hunger and malnutrition across the globe, with a focus on tracking prog…
