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Calyptocephallela gayi

The Helmeted Water Toad, known scientifically as Calyptocephallela gayi, is a remarkable amphibian that has existed alongside dinosaurs. This species is now facing challenges in its natural habitat...

December 21, 2024

Eastern Maritime Corridor Boosts India and Russia Trade

Recently, India emerged as the largest purchaser of Russian oil, overtaking China, which coincided with the establishment of the Eastern Maritime Corridor, which has enhanced trade between India...

December 21, 2024

International Human Solidarity Day Observed on December 20

International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on December 20 and promotes unity and cooperation to tackle global challenges such as poverty and inequality, established by the United...

December 21, 2024

India Ranks 39th in Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024

The 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India 39th out of 119 countries, which marks a notable rise from its...

December 21, 2024

DRDO, IIT-Delhi and Industry Sign 10 Key Agreements

The DIA-CoE event “DIA-GARIMA” took place at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024, which focuses on enhancing indigenous military applications through collaboration among defence organisations, academic institutions, and...

December 21, 2024

Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance: Study Reveals

Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) discovered that tiny plastic particles from single-use plastic bottles can facilitate the transfer of AR genes among bacteria,...

December 21, 2024

India and France Collaborate on New National Museum

India and France have formalized an agreement to establish a new National Museum in New Delhi, named Yuga Yugeen Bharat, signed on December 19, 2024, which is set...

December 21, 2024

Real-Time Payments to Boost India’s GDP by $76.5B

Real-time payments are revolutionizing India’s financial landscape with a recent study predicting that this technology will contribute $76.5 billion to India’s economy by 2028. This figure represents 1.5%...

December 21, 2024

Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, enacted in 2003, aims to maintain fiscal discipline in India, introduced by Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha in 2000 and became...

December 21, 2024

What is Birthright Citizenship in the USA?

Birthright citizenship in the United States guarantees automatic citizenship to anyone born on American soil and is rooted in the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, which affirms that...

December 21, 2024

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