India added 3 new Ramsar sites, totaling 85 wetlands.
- India designated Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh as new Ramsar sites, increasing the total to 85.
- This expansion adds to India's significant conservation efforts, with 59 new Ramsar sites added from 2014 to 2024.
- The total area of Ramsar sites in India now covers 1,358,068 hectares.
India begun phase 3 trials for indigenous dengue vaccine "DengiAll".
- ICMR and Panacea Biotec started Phase 3 trials for India's first indigenous dengue vaccine, DengiAll, developed by Panacea Biotec.
- The vaccine aims to address all four dengue virus serotypes and is being tested across 19 sites with over 10,000 participants.
- Dengue is a major public health concern in India, ranking among the top 30 countries.
- Dengue is spreaded through Aedes mosquitoes.
PR Sreejesh named Head Coach of India Junior Men's Hockey Team.
- PR Sreejesh, India’s retiring goalkeeper, is appointed head coach of the junior men's hockey team after their bronze medal win at the 2024 Olympics.
- Hockey India confirmed the decision post-match on August 8, celebrating Sreejesh’s transition from player to coach.
- His key saves were crucial in India’s 2-1 victory over Spain, securing their second consecutive Olympic bronze.
Indian investors lead Dubai business expansion with 7,860 new firms.
- Indian investors topped Dubai’s foreign business expansion, establishing 7,860 new companies in the first half of 2024.
- Dubai’s strong appeal is evident, with trade, real estate, and construction sectors seeing notable growth.
- The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the UAE likely boosts this trend.
India and US signed MoU to boost MSME cooperation.
- India and U.S. signed an MoU to enhance cooperation between their MSMEs, aiming to improve participation in global markets and foster trade.
- The MoU includes exchange of expertise, mutual visits, webinars & workshops on trade finance, technology, and green economy.
- It also focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs and developing a "Business Matching Digital Platform" to boost opportunities.
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