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  Australia will remove all tariffs on Indian goods starting January 1 under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The move marks a major boost for bilateral trade, giving Indian exporters duty-free access to the Australian market across sectors such as textiles, leather, jewellery, engineering goods and pharmaceuticals. The tariff elimination is expected to enhance India’s export competitiveness, lower costs for Australian consumers, and deepen economic ties between the two countries. With ECTA in full effect, trade volumes are set to rise, reinforcing the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and Australia.

  Australia has paved the way for the introduction of AI apps like ChatGPT in schools from 2024, aligning with the findings of a UNESCO global study that called for the regulation of technology in education. The decision follows the endorsement of a national framework governing the use of AI in schools, with collaboration between education ministers and state and territory education systems. While some advocate for the use of  ChatGPT  as a learning tool, concerns about privacy and plagiarism have prompted temporary limitations on its use in public schools in various states and territories. The national framework, set to be released in the coming weeks, includes a $1 million investment in an educational technology firm. The debate surrounding the use of AI in education centers on striking a balance between leveraging its advantages, such as personalized learning and intelligent tutoring systems, and addressing concerns about privacy, potential over-reliance on AI, and the...

 After beating world champions Germany 3-2 on Friday, India also beat Australia 5-4. Harmanpreet scored a hat-trick while Jugraj & Selvam scored 1 goal each. Harmanpreet Singh regained his form by scoring a hat-trick from penalty corners on Sunday to lead India to a 5-4 victory against Australia in a nine-goal FIH Pro-League thriller. Australia took a 2-0 lead at the end of the 1st quarter thanks to a field goal from Joshua Beltz in the second minute. Harmanpreet scored goals in the 13th, 14th, and 55th minutes to give the home team a 2-1 advantage. Jugraj Singh’s successful penalty kick in the 17th minute and Selvam Karthi’s field goal in the 25th to give his team a 4-1 lead at the interval sustained India’s dominance. At the Birsa Munda Stadium, Australia scored a goal through Ky Willott in the 42nd minute of the third quarter while India failed to score.  Ben Staines and Aran Zalewski each scored twice for the visitors in the fourth quarter, both coming off penalty cor...

 Sudarshan Pharma IPO is a BSE SME IPO. The company aims to raise ₹50.10 crores via IPO. The unit is priced at ₹71 to ₹73 per equity share. The IPO will be listed on BSE. The Sudarshan Pharma Initial Public Offering (IPO) date has been set for March 9 and March 14, 2023.  A BSE SME IPO to raise $50.10 crores is Sudarshan Pharma. With a market lot of 1600 shares, the Sudarshan Pharma IPO price range is set at 71 to 73 rupees. The Sudarshan Pharma Industries Limited (SPIL) has expanded its line of products to include specialty chemicals and intermediates that have a variety of uses in the adhesive, paint, and food industries.  Both the domestic and foreign markets are where they are present. They export their goods to the MENA region, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Syria, Australia, and the UK. Additionally, Sudarshan Pharma engages in contract manufacturing, outsourcing, and the distribution of generic pharmaceutical formulations and medications to hospitals, government agencies, and...