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The butterfly effect in the White House: Trump’s tariff policies and its global impact

When a butterfly flaps its wings, it could cause a tornado someplace else, suggested MIT meteorologist Edward Lorenz 50 years ago, after noting that rounding off a number to three decimal places, in the computer model of 12 parameters he was running to forecast weather patterns over the next two months, produced a result vastly different from the one he had got when he used the full number running to six decimal places. What Lorenz failed to foresee was that if the insect flapping its wings was situated in the White House, the chaotic effect would be magnified many times over. Initial conditions really do matter.

Tesla’s Tumult: How Elon Musk’s Politics Are Driving the Company Off Course

Tesla shares are at a five-month low, Tesla showrooms are being vandalized in different parts of the United States, Tesla cybertrucks have been set on fire in Seattle, its sales are down in the US as well as in Europe. That President Trump has bought a Tesla car might seem like good news, consisting of support at the highest level. But that might only serve to worsen Tesla’s fortunes.

Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) – 2018

The Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF), an initiative launched in 2018, aims to attract talent to doctoral research programmes in some of the best institutions in India. The purpose of this fellowship is to improve the research ecosystem by offering admission to top PhD students directly in institutes such as IITs, IISc, IISERs, and other leading central universities.

Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0: Advancing Nutritional Security and Early Childhood Development.

Government of India launched Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 (Mission Poshan 2.0) in 2021, consolidating existing nutrition and child development programs into a unified framework aimed at tackling malnutrition through an integrated, lifecycle approach. Administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Mission Poshan 2.0 is one of the world’s largest nutrition-focused initiatives.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (2005): Inception, Progress and Way Forward

Rapid urbanization in India creates simultaneous developmental advantages and various complications for national growth. The Government of India introduced the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in 2005 as its principal urban development program to manage increasing urban demands.

Women Leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) at the Gram Panchayat level: Review

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been engaging with the Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) through a series of workshops, conferences, committees, and expert groups on the issues of women empowerment and women leadership. Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) have been instrumental in driving positive change at the grassroots level.

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