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    Accountability

    UN Whistle Blowers Fired for Challenging Risky Investment Policies of the Pension Fund

    According to the Code of Conduct, the UN’s protection against retaliation policy is to ensure that the organization functions in an open, transparent and...
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    Disaster risk reduction

    UN Predicts 68 Percent of World’s Population will be Living in Urban Areas by 2050

    Securing stronger and more resilient cities, able to withstand the more frequent shocks and hazards, will require a new social compact, a re-distribution of...
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    Accountability

    Why Has Pakistan President Refused to Sign Accountability Law?

    The Pakistan President refused to put his signature on the Accountability (Amendment) bill, saying that he was not informed about the bill before placing...
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    Empowerment

    Without a Moral Mainframe, AI Will Stymy Gender Equality

    We must expedite moves to encourage women into the sector and ensure they are fairly treated and exempt from sexism during their careers.
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    Agri-business

    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for Strict Action Against Spurious Agricultural Inputs

    Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed that all departments collaborate in launching a nationwide campaign to tackle the distribution of fake agricultural products effectively.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Bans Polythene Bags Again, Sparking Hopes for the Eco-Friendly ‘Sonali Bag’

    The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.

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    Empowerment

    Without a Moral Mainframe, AI Will Stymy Gender Equality

    We must expedite moves to encourage women into the sector and ensure they are fairly treated and exempt from sexism during their careers.
    Agri-business

    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for Strict Action Against Spurious Agricultural Inputs

    Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed that all departments collaborate in launching a nationwide campaign to tackle the distribution of fake agricultural products effectively.
    Global Governance

    Sri Lanka’s New Government Yet to Decide on Lifting Ban on Chinese Research Ships

    The decision to impose the ban was influenced by security concerns raised by neighbouring India, which cited potential spying activities by foreign research ships operating in the Indian Ocean.
    Disaster Management

    In the Lok Sabha: Earthquake Preparedness and Monitoring

    Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that several studies have been conducted to better understand the frequent earthquakes affecting various regions.
    Corruption

    Sri Lanka Sees 10th Consecutive Week of Offshore Inflows into Government Securities

    Despite the political transition, Sri Lanka has maintained its economic policies, providing reassurance to investors. Analysts suggest the stability and anti-corruption stance of the new government could further bolster investor confidence.

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