34 million Indians may lose their jobs due to heat stress. But, an India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP), via investments in building construction, cold chains and refrigerants, etc. will reduce food loss by 76%, reduce carbon emissions by 16% and create 3.4 million jobs: World Bank Report.
India takes over G20 Presidency from 1 Dec 2022, new logo to light up 100 monuments. The G20 Presidency theme is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ie. one Earth One Family One Future.
RBI launched digital rupee program in a pilot, in 8 banks and select cities of India, to be transacted via mobile wallets in the same denominations as in paper currency and coins, and can be paid to individuals and merchants.
Under the Skills for Jobs program, Microsoft and LinkedIn offer 350 courses, 6 new career essential certificates related to the digital economy and 50000 LinkedIn Learning Scholarships for free.
Haryana Government launched the first phase of the Nirogi Haryana scheme, which will provide free intensive health checkups to over 24 lakh Antyodaya families in the state.
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