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Context: Recently, TheIndian Railways completed the Anjikhad Bridge, the country’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. About Bridge Features
Context: The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, will begin from January 20-24, 2025, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. India's Key Areas of Focus at WEF 2025 India’s participation at WEF
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Context: Recently, the Prime Minister launched the genome sequencing data of over 10,000 Indians at the Genome India Data Conclave, held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. More on the News
Context: The US is working on measures to relax rules that have been limiting civil nuclear cooperation with India, as part of advancing the Indo-US nuclear deal. More on the
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Context: India’s economic growth is projected to decelerate in 2024-25, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected to grow at 6.4%. More on the News Key Highlights GDP Growth Rate