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Topic: Morocco

Why meteorite hunters scour Morocco for riches from outer space

Morocco’s desert climate protects meteorite fragments, while its landscape makes them fairly easy to spot.

India can’t go one-on-one with Morocco. Move beyond bilateral deals in Africa or get left out

India’s entry into Morocco should not be seen as a direct counter to Pakistan-Saudi Arabia or any singular rivalry. Geopolitics no longer works through straight-line confrontations.

Africa was a central player in trade & culture. Ancient farming society tells the story

Although the Maghreb is widely recognised for Middle Stone Age and Iron Age developments, its role in the period from 4,000 BCE to 1,000 BCE has remained an enigma. Until now.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

IFAD, Bank Al Maghrib partner to boost Morocco’s rural development

The proceeds from the bond issuance will be used to finance a range of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

Earthquakes aren’t new to Morocco’s geography. Building codes must plan for them

Morocco has also been hit by big earthquakes in 1994, 2004 and 2016, with magnitudes ranging between 6.0 and 6.3.

China to give $200,000 emergency aid to earthquake-stricken Morocco

Chinese medical workers in Morocco have been actively helping victims, including during aftershocks, state broadcaster CGTN reported.

Deadly earthquake in Morocco kills over 2000 people, leaves more than 2,500 injured

The quake was recorded at a depth of 18.5 km, typically more destructive than deeper quakes of the same magnitude. It was Morocco’s deadliest earthquake since 1960.

Morocco earthquake kills over 1,000 people, rescuers dig for survivors

The magnitude 7.2 quake struck in Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday night. A local official said most deaths were in mountain areas that were hard to reach.

Defending champion France stand firm to overpower gallant Morocco & reach World Cup final

France found themselves in an absorbing battle as Morocco showed them no deference and made many chances of their own, coming close to an equaliser.

On Camera

Pig politicisation isn’t unique to Delhi’s Tri Nagar. It’s a worldwide anti-Muslim strategy

The funniest part about pig politicisation is that it is based on ignorance. Hindus and Christians can eat all the pork they want and keep pigs as pets—that does not bother Muslims.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.