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Context: The recently concluded 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) focusing on the development of Russia’s Far East region and expanding international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. More on the news The Eastern Economic Forum Russia’s
Context: Recently, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran warned that Financialization could distort macroeconomic outcomes and exacerbate inequality as India grows. More on the news About Financialization Reasons Behind Financialization Impacts of Financialization
Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) is planning to increase exports of Indian spirits to major foreign destinations as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Context: Recently, Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas" (Virus War Exercise), was conducted under the National One Health Mission (NOHM). More on the news The drill was structured around two key components: a)