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National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’

July 27, 2023

On July 26, the National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’ commenced with the objective of addressing the challenges in the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Inauguration and Objectives On July 26, the National Conference on ‘Moving ..

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Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 – Current Updates 2 (July, 2023)

July 27, 2023

Amidst protests against Manipur violence, the Lok Sabha recently passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The bill aims to amend certain provisions under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, with the objective of increasing India’s forest cover by creating a ..

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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar

July 27, 2023

On 27th July, India’s Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah inaugurated a significant initiative known as ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD). The project is initiated by the Ministry of Culture and aims to culturally map India’s 6.5 ..

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Worldcoin Project

July 26, 2023

The Worldcoin project, spearheaded by OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman, has garnered significant attention since its launch on July 24, 2023. The project revolves around the innovative concept of “Proof of Personhood,” aiming to verify digital identity. The Core Concept: Proof ..

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Son of Concorde

July 26, 2023

July 25, 2000, was a somber day in aviation history as the iconic Concorde Air France Flight 4590 crashed, marking the end of commercial supersonic flights. However, hopes for a supersonic comeback have recently been fueled by NASA’s latest experimental ..

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Gabon’s Debt-for-Nature Swap Initiative

July 26, 2023

In a significant move towards environmental conservation, the central African nation of Gabon has recently made headlines by launching a debt-for-nature swap initiative. This innovative approach has gained popularity in recent times, with Gabon following the footsteps of countries like ..

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Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

July 26, 2023

Recently, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court instructed the Goa government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and other regions mentioned in the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) communications and plans prepared by the Goa forest department as ..

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DS-SAR Satellite Mission

July 26, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently announced the scheduled launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C56 (PSLV-C56), carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite on July 30, 2023. The Date and Venue The PSLV-C56 launch, with the DS-SAR satellite and six ..

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Gulf Stream System

July 26, 2023

A new study has sounded the alarm, revealing that the Gulf Stream system, known as Amoc (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation), could face collapse as early as 2025. Amoc plays a vital role in the Earth’s climate system, carrying warm ocean ..

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Badgirs and Qanats

July 26, 2023

Yazd, a mesmerizing ancient city in central Iran, boasts fascinating architectural wonders that have stood the test of time. Among these are the renowned wind catchers, called “badgirs” in Persian, and the traditional water system known as “qanats.” The Enchanting ..

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