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Flood Risks Increasing in High Mountain Asia

March 1, 2025

Recent studies highlight a troubling trend of rising flood risks in High Mountain Asia. This region, which includes the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding mountain ranges, faces an increase in flood frequency and unpredictability. The study, titled “Flood complexity and rising ..

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Arctic Glaciers Leaking Methane

March 1, 2025

Recent studies have revealed alarming information regarding Arctic glaciers and their role in climate change. Researchers have identified that melting glaciers are releasing substantial amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This process, termed “glacial fracking,” poses risk as it ..

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Historic Agreement at COP16 on Biodiversity Financing

March 1, 2025

World leaders gathered at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Rome have made strides in global biodiversity conservation. The conference resumed on February 25, 2025, after being paused in Cali, Colombia in 2024. A historic agreement was reached ..

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Aditya-L1 Captures the First-ever Image of Kernel

March 1, 2025

India’s first dedicated space-based solar mission, Aditya-L1, has achieved milestone. On February 22, 2025, the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard Aditya-L1 captured the first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’ in the lower solar atmosphere. This observation is crucial ..

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Advocates (Amendment) Bill Withdrawn Amid Protests

March 1, 2025

On February 23, 2025, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice withdrew the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill. This decision followed widespread strikes by lawyers and objections from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The Bill, published on February 13, aimed ..

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Encephalitis as Public Health Issue

March 1, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified encephalitis as a pressing public health issue. This announcement comes amidst rising cases and under-reporting in India. Experts advocate for a national strategy to effectively address the disease. About Encephalitis Encephalitis is an ..

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Supreme Court Stays Lokpal Order on HC Judge

March 1, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has recently intervened in legal matter involving the Lokpal’s authority to investigate corruption complaints against High Court judges. The Supreme Court’s decision to stay a Lokpal order has raised questions about judicial independence and the ..

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Indian Government Proposes Tax Revenue Cuts for States

February 28, 2025

The Government of India is considering a reduction in federal tax revenues allocated to states. This proposal is set to be presented to the Finance Commission of India, which plays important role in tax sharing and fiscal relations between the ..

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CDSCO Enhances Sugam Portal

February 28, 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recently enhanced its digital platform, the Sugam Portal, to facilitate online applications for clinical trial site additions and changes in principal investigators for biological products. This initiative aligns with CDSCO’s ongoing efforts ..

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State of States Report

February 28, 2025

India, as the world’s most populous nation, faces challenges in achieving the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the State of States report released on February 27, 2025, India lags in nine out of the 16 SDGs. This ..

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