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Pesticides Impact Over 800 Species in Ecosystems

Recent studies have revealed alarming vital information about the effects of pesticides on non-target organisms. A comprehensive analysis published in *Nature Communications* indicates that over 800 species, including microbes, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds, and mammals, are adversely affected by ..

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NAMASTE Scheme

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E), Dr. Virender Kumar visited Jammu recently. On the occasion, he distributed Ayushman health cards and PPE kits to Safai Mitras under the flagship NAMASTE Scheme Objectives of the NAMASTE Scheme The primary ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 15, 2025

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct? India has 89 Ramsar-designated wetlands, making it the largest network in Asia. Uttar Pradesh has the most Ramsar sites in India, with 18 sites as of Feb 2025. The Ramsar Convention was ..

J. C. Bose Grant

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has recently launched the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG). This initiative aims to honour the exceptional contributions of senior Indian scientists and engineers. It provides extra-mural funding opportunities to enhance research in advanced scientific ..

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BrahMos NG Cruise Missile

India’s BrahMos cruise missile programme is undergoing advancements with the development of the BrahMos NG (Next Generation) missile system. This new iteration is expected to begin production by 2027-28, following its first flight tests anticipated next year. The BrahMos NG ..

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Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative

The Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative was launched by the United Nations in 2022. Its aim is to protect vulnerable populations from hazardous weather and climate events by implementing effective early warning systems (EWS) by the end of 2027. ..

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Zoonotic Disease Risks in Urban-Wildland Interfaces

Recent studies reveal that nearly 44 per cent of the global population, approximately 3.5 billion people, may face exposure to zoonotic diseases. The research, conducted by Yale School of the Environment, focuses on areas where urbanisation meets wildlife, termed the ..

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India-US TRUST Initiative

Recently, India and the United States launched the TRUST initiative to enhance cooperation in the recovery and processing of critical minerals. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to technology transfer and address export controls. It was announced during Prime Minister ..

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