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Economic nationalism will play important role in India's progress: Vice Pr
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Economic nationalism will play an important role in the journey to a developed India, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday during his one-day visit to the state, which is his first visit to Jharkhand after assuming the post.
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World Bank drives COVID-19 recovery in East Asia, Pacific with USD 1.9 bil
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The World Bank committed USD 1.9 billion across 18 COVID-19 health response projects in the EAP region from April 2020 to October 2022.
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World Bank launches comprehensive programme to combat air pollution crisis
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, the endeavour includes the introduction of airshed management tools, the development of State-wide Air Quality Action Plans, and the creation of the first extensive Regional Airshed Action Plan for the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), encompassing seven union territor
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DPIIT collaborates with World Bank to elevate India's logistics efficiency
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, chaired by Special Secretary (Logistics) Sumita Dawra, the gathering showcased a spectrum of ongoing initiatives and forthcoming reforms designed to elevate India's Logistics Efficiency.
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World Bank office to resume operations in Afghanistan within a month: Afgh
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The World Bank's office will become operational in Afghanistan within a month, and it will restart its projects, halted since 2021, as reported by Khaama Press.
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Regional cooperation strengthens Central Asia's socio-economic fabric: Wor
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, embracing a forward-looking strategy, the Bank is intensifying its regional approach, promoting cross-border cooperation, dialogues, and knowledge exchange, with a particular focus on vital sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and healthcare.
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Ajay Banga unleashes vision for IDA: A pioneering agenda to eradicate pove
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Addressing Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan and Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Banga acknowledged the evolving mission of IDA in the face of challenges such as poverty, climate crises, food insecurity, and the aftermath of the global pandemic.
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COP28 high-level roundtable emphasizes advancing high-integrity carbon mar
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
This gathering brought together leaders from multilateral institutions, including COP28 President Dr Sultan Al-Jaber, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, and GFANZ Co-Chair and UN Special Envo
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World Bank unveils plan to combat methane emissions globally
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World bank, the move is a step in addressing the alarming increase in global temperatures and supporting communities most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
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Global study unveils climate vulnerability: 4.5 billion people at risk fro
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, the study emphasizes the critical need for nations to address the rising threats posed by climate-related shocks and implement measures to protect their populations.
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World Bank launches climate and health initiative to avert 21 million deat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a press release by the World Bank, with projections indicating at least 21 million additional deaths by 2050 due to climate-related health hazards, the program aims to fortify health systems, particularly in vulnerable regions of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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India backsliding on many important health indicators, need of transparent
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Congress on Friday alleged that the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Modi government was repackaging of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan, which was launched by the UPA government in September 2011, and that usage of toilets has been declining in India since 2018, "with the decline is most concentrated amon
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