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Questions: 1. ‘Proliferation’ is the term used to describe a condition in which countries that aren’t recognised as ‘Nuclear Weapon States’ by the X treaty acquire nuclear weapons. Name X. 2. Name the U.S. representative to the U.N. Atomic Energy Commission who in 1946 floated a plan proposing to destroy the U.S. nuclear arsenal if…
New Zealand Police shows pineapple sweets laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine, in Auckland. | Photo Credit: AFP A charity working with homeless people in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine in its food parcels after the sweets were donated by a member of the public….
The New Zealand government said that it would introduce new legislation to make it easier for companies and researchers to develop and commercialise products using gene technologies. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The New Zealand government said on Tuesday that it would introduce new legislation to make it easier for companies and researchers to develop…
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India’s wholesale prices dropped to 2.04% in July. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA Inflation in India’s wholesale prices dropped from a 16-month high of 3.4% in June, to 2.04% in July, with the rise in food prices cooling to 3.55% from 8.7% a month earlier. However, month-on-month gains in food prices accelerated to 2.7%…
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The Supreme Court today refused interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal The Supreme Court today refused interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case linked to the national capital’s now scrapped liquor policy. The court sought the CBI’s reply on the Aam Aadmi Party leader’s bail plea and posted the matter for…
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The woman was travelling on the Yellow Line towards Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station. The Delhi Metro has become a lifeline of the city in 20 years and is regarded as one of the most convenient means of transportation. However, these days, the Delhi Metro has been in the news for different reasons which have mostly to…
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A list of basic amenities in the mining-affected areas of Kollam will be prepared in different categories, including drinking water, road, health, and education, District Collector N. Devidas said here on Tuesday. Local Self-Government department Joint Director has been asked to issue instructions to panchayats in this regard, he added. The Collector was presiding over…
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The Indian rupee appreciated 7 paise to 83.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday (August 14, 2024), as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. Forex traders said the US dollar has weakened against majors post the US Producer Price Index (PPI) print, which came in softer than anticipated, leaving the…
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Elon Musk, who has endorsed Donald Trump for president, has had run-ins with the labour board. (File) Detroit: The United Auto Workers Union said on Tuesday it has filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. It is unclear whether…
File picture of Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt during the Euro 2024 | Photo Credit: Reuters Manchester United signed Netherlands cente back Matthijs de Ligt and Morocco full back Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The 25-year-old De Ligt agreed to a five-year deal, with the option to extend for a further year. Welkom,…