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Surge in Norovirus Cases in UK

The United Kingdom has witnessed a significant increase in norovirus cases in recent weeks, with nearly 1,500 confirmed cases reported by the beginning of this month. This surge, amounting to a 60% rise compared to the same period last year, ..

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GPAI Adopts New Delhi Declaration

The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), consisting of 29 member nations, has unanimously embraced the New Delhi declaration. This declaration emphasizes the necessity of addressing risks associated with the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems while promoting ..

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WHO’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 5% decrease in annual road traffic deaths worldwide from 2010 to 2021, totaling 1.19 million fatalities. However, India experienced a concerning 15% increase in fatalities during the same period. India’s Alarming Increase ..

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Wakayama Soryu: The Blue Dragon of the Pacific

Once upon a time, precisely 72 million years ago, the Pacific seas witnessed the reign of a colossal marine predator – the “blue dragon.” Recently unveiled through research published in the Journal of Systematic Paleontology, this apex predator belonged to ..

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Kerala Government Challenges Centre’s Borrowing Ceiling in SC

The Kerala government has taken a decisive step by approaching the Supreme Court to contest the imposition of borrowing limits by the Central government. The state argues that this move has pushed its budget into a severe crisis, violating the ..

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Jammu and Kashmir Administration’s Rules for Anand Marriage Act Registration

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken a significant step by framing detailed rules for the registration of marriages under the Anand Marriage Act. This Act provides statutory recognition to the marriage rituals of Sikhs, addressing their longstanding demand to ..

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Global Climate Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels

In a historic move, the world reached a climate agreement at the COP28 summit in Dubai, calling for an unprecedented transition away from fossil fuels. The Global Stocktake, a crucial component of the agreement, was approved after intense negotiations that ..

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Himalayan Katabatic Winds

Scientists have uncovered a surprising climate phenomenon in the Himalayas that may temporarily slow down the impacts of the global climate crisis. This revelation stems from the observation of ‘katabatic’ winds, triggered when high temperatures affect high-altitude ice masses. The ..

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Aerosol Impact on Climate in the Himalayan Region

A recent study conducted by the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) Physical Research Laboratory reveals alarming increases in aerosol levels, particularly over the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) and the Himalayan foothills. The study’s ground-based observations emphasize the implications of these heightened ..

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Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Power System Development Project

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have officially signed an agreement for a $200 million loan aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply in the state of Uttarakhand. The initiative involves upgrading ..

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