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Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities
Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on moon in 'victory cry' of new India
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Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on moon in 'victory cry' of new India
21 Sept 05:10Key points summarised by AI
India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the moon's unexplored south pole, making it the first nation to achieve this historic feat and the fourth overall to land on the moon.
This mission significantly elevates India's global standing as a space power, showcasing its cost-effective engineering prowess, especially following Russia's recent Luna-25 mission failure.
The lander and rover will conduct experiments for two weeks, focusing on the lunar surface's mineral composition and exploring the south pole's potential for water ice, crucial for future space missions.
The successful landing sparked immense national pride and celebrations, with Prime Minister Modi declaring it a "victory cry of a new India" and inspiring future ambitious space voyages.
Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities
Yesterday 09:24Key points summarised by AI
Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).