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New Marine Tardigrade Species in Indian Waters

September 22, 2023

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have unveiled an exciting discovery—a new species of marine tardigrade. Named Batillipes kalami, this minuscule creature was found off the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and has been christened ..

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UHC Progress Stagnates, Financial Protection Worsens: Report

September 22, 2023

A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank delivers sobering news: progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has stalled since 2015. The report also shines a light on the worsening financial protection for individuals ..

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Germany Contributes €40 Million to Global Biodiversity Framework Fund

September 22, 2023

The government of Germany has made a significant commitment by pledging €40 million to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). This momentous contribution was announced during a high-level event at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Understanding ..

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Study Links High PM2.5 Pollution Levels to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

September 22, 2023

A recent study conducted jointly by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States has revealed a concerning connection between living in areas with high levels of fine particulate matter ..

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Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response

September 22, 2023

United Nations member states have come together to adopt a historic political declaration aimed at enhancing global preparedness for future pandemics. The declaration represents a collective commitment to prevent a repeat of the catastrophic health and socioeconomic impacts experienced during ..

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Delay in Airworthiness Certification for HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft

September 22, 2023

Six months after the Indian Ministry of Defence entered a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), concerns have emerged due to delays in obtaining full airworthiness certification ..

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State of the Rhino Report

September 22, 2023

A recent report from the International Rhino Foundation sheds light on the escalating threat climate change poses to rhino populations in Africa and Asia. Beyond the persisting challenges of poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts, floods, and habitat disruptions ..

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Ministry of Agriculture Launches AI Chatbot for PM-KISAN Scheme

September 22, 2023

In a significant stride towards improving efficiency and accessibility, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has introduced an AI chatbot integrated with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. This AI-powered chatbot is designed to provide farmers with ..

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Fourth ‘Nadi Utsav’

September 22, 2023

The fourth edition of ‘Nadi Utsav’ is set to take place from September 22nd to September 24th, 2023, on the picturesque banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi. Organized by the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) of IGNCA (Indira ..

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EC: Aadhaar Number Not Mandatory for Linking with Electoral Roll

September 22, 2023

The Election Commission (EC) of India has clarified its stance regarding the use of Aadhaar numbers in the electoral roll. The EC informed the Supreme Court that individuals are not obligated to provide their Aadhaar numbers for linking with the ..

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