A USIBC delegation, led by its Executive Vice Chairman, met with the Union Minister in Delhi to discuss various collaboration opportunities.
Key Points of the meeting
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The government authorities have detained two anti-dam activists protesting against the Upper Siang Hydroelectric project.
Siang River |
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Indian Express | Upper Siang Hydroelectric project
According to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), inflows into India's equity mutual funds hit a record high.
Equity Mutual Funds |
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Small-cap Equity Funds |
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Mid-cap Equity Funds |
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Large-cap Equity Funds |
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Large- & Mid-cap Equity Funds
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Multi-cap funds
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Features of an Equity Mutual Fund
Expense ratio is the annual maintenance charge levied by mutual funds to finance its expenses.
Association of Mutual Funds in India |
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UNESCO has recently designated 11 new Biosphere Reserves across 11 countries.
New Additions to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve List |
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Kempen-Broek Transboundary Biosphere Reserve |
Belgium, Kingdom of the Netherlands |
Darién Norte Chocoano Biosphere Reserve |
Colombia |
Madre de las Aguas Biosphere Reserve |
Dominican Republic |
Niumi Biosphere Reserve |
Gambia |
Colli Euganei Biosphere Reserve |
Italy |
Julian Alps Transboundary Biosphere Reserve |
Italy, Slovenia |
Khar Us Lake Biosphere Reserve |
Mongolia |
Apayaos Biosphere Reserve |
Philippines |
Changnyeong Biosphere Reserve |
Republic of Korea |
Val d'Aran Biosphere Reserve |
Spain |
Irati Biosphere Reserve |
Spain |
The World Network of Biosphere Reserves now totals 759 sites in 136 countries.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways recently participated in the 132nd session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London.
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