Recently, India was elected to the GlobE Network’s Steering Committee during the plenary session held in Beijing. 

• The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GloBE Network) was an initiative of G-20.

It now has 121 member countries (India is also a member of this Network)

India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are part of the network, with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) acting as the central authority for India.

Recently, the Prime Minister of India virtually launched three Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and a High-Performance Computing (HPC) system for weather and climate research.

• Three Param Rudra supercomputers have been developed at Rs 130 crores, indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission.

• They have been deployed at three key locations: Delhi, Pune and Kolkata.

• In Pune, the Giant Metre Radio Telescope (GMRT) will leverage the supercomputer to explore Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and other astronomical phenomena.

• In Delhi, Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) will enhance research in fields like material science and atomic physics. 

• In Kolkata, S N Bose Centre will use supercomputing technology to drive advanced research in areas such as physics, cosmology and earth sciences.

Key facts about the National Supercomputing Mission
• It was launched in 2015 to provide the country with supercomputing infrastructure to meet the increasing computational demands of academia, researchers, MSMEs, and startups.

• It aims to create a network of advanced computing systems across India.

• It is collaboration between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

• It is implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

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Named ‘Shakti’, the fab will concentrate on producing infrared, gallium nitride, and silicon carbide semiconductors.

| Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced today.

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The Maharashtra government has decided to implement a subsidy scheme of ₹50 per day for rearing of indigenous cows

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Virat Kohli completed 27000 runs in international cricket and became the fastest to achieve IT - 594 innings.

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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬!

New record set with 332.3 MT foodgrain production in 2023-24, compared to 255.36 MT in 2012-13.

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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞!

From 81st in 2015 to 39th in 2024 on the Global Innovation Index, India's innovation journey is remarkable. Leading the way in innovation output too, with a strong 33rd rank.

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Answer C: Operation Sadbhav

India recently launched 'Operation Sadbhav' to provide humanitarian assistance to Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos, hit by Typhoon Yagi. A powerful storm that has left hundreds dead in Southeast Asia.
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India, with its vast coastline and maritime history dating back to ancient times, has been home to several renowned ports that played a pivotal role in trade, culture, and civilization. These ancient ports, scattered across the country, served as gateways to the world, connecting India with diverse regions and civilizations.

#InternationalSafeAbortionDay,

India reiterates that access to safe and legal abortion service is a vital component of health care.

The MTP Act, 1971 ensures the same as it also embodies critical aspects of safety of women undergoing abortion.

Aimed for enhanced access to safe and compassionate reproductive healthcare for her wellbeing.