Good Morning Folks!!! Have you ever wondered why people appear rather sullen in old photos? Owing to a typical prelude wherein photographers asked their clients to keep their lips pursed to keep a dignified expression, it was deemed kiddish to smile widely back in the days. Can you guess this popular codeword that was the norm while clicking pictures before the slang “cheese” took precedence? Stay tuned till the end of the newsletter to find out!

UNITED NATIONS
India’s Population Peak To Begin To Plunge In 38 Years

One Liner: UN report predicts India’s population will start shrinking in 38 years, marking a demographic turning point.

According to a UN report, India has about 38 years before its population begins to decline. This demographic shift is expected to start around 2062, signaling a major change in the country’s growth trajectory. The report highlights the potential impacts of this population peak, including shifts in economic demands, resource allocation, and social services. As the country prepares for this turning point, policymakers will need to address the challenges and opportunities presented by an aging population and a shrinking workforce. It’s a countdown to a new demographic era for India

E-COM
Government Initiative Sets Up India At The Centre Stage Of Global Procurement Networks

One Liner: India’s Government e-Marketplace is set to become the world’s largest public procurement platform this fiscal year.

India’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is poised to become the world’s largest public procurement platform within this fiscal year. This milestone reflects the platform’s rapid growth and increasing adoption for government purchases. GeM streamlines the procurement process, offering transparency, efficiency, and a wide range of goods and services. As it scales up, GeM is expected to further enhance public sector procurement, reducing costs and improving service delivery. This achievement marks a significant step in India’s digital governance and procurement reforms. The future of public buying is digital, efficient, and massive!

GOVERNMENT
New Legislation To Prevent Anti Competitive Practices In Digital Spaces

One Liner: India plans a new law to ensure tech giants pay news publishers fairly, leveling the digital playing field.

India is gearing up to introduce a law that mandates fair payments from tech giants like Google and Facebook to news publishers. This initiative aims to address the growing concern over the financial dynamics between digital platforms and content creators. By ensuring that tech companies adequately compensate news publishers for their content, the law seeks to support the sustainability of journalism and maintain a healthy media ecosystem. The proposed regulation is part of a broader effort to balance the scales in the digital news economy, ensuring that the creators of valuable content receive their fair share of the revenue pie

WORLD

US President Joe Biden made a zesty remark regarding Vice President Kamala Harris, underscoring that she is qualified to run the nation. He cited a couple of reasons for this rather enthralling statement, like the flair with which she handled issues concerning women’s bodily autonomy and a legion of other bottlenecks. The US leader accidentally referred to her as Trump during the event, further sprucing up the latter’s leadership quotient.

Microsoft, a key investor and patron during OpenAI’s leadership conundrum, recently threw in the towel on the observer seat on the exhilarating OpenAI board. As per reports, the firm whipped up an open letter signaling its departure and stating that the AI titan is already on an unerring path and no longer requires observation. OpenAI anticipates keeping Microsoft and Apple intact as a new method of solidifying its stakeholder strength.

China is in a whining mode as it has arranged NATO as a chaos inducer for Asia. This comes against the backdrop of its strong distaste for the emboldening ties between Asian countries such as South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines and NATO members. China’s camaraderie with Russia over trade has grown tremendously since the Russian war on Ukraine, propelling shattered ties with the US and its European allies and equalizing half the consequences of Western punitive measures.

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Riddle

How can you tell that Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are about to get married?

ANSWER TIME!!

Answer(Trivia): Prunes

Answer(Riddle): They all have rings