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Phthalates Linked to Cardiovascular Deaths

May 1, 2025

In recent years, studies have increasingly brought into light the dangers of phthalates, chemicals prevalent in household plastics. A 2025 study from New York University revealed that phthalates may have contributed to over 356,000 cardiovascular-related deaths globally in 2018. The ..

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Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises (ASSSE)

May 1, 2025

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently conducted a pilot study on the Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises (ASSSE). This initiative aims to gather vital data on India’s incorporated service sector. The study is a precursor to ..

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Climate Change and Fire Seasons

May 1, 2025

Climate change is intensifying the risk of wildfires globally. Recent studies indicate that fire weather seasons in eastern Australia and western North America are increasingly overlapping. This shift complicates international cooperation between fire services in Canada, the United States, and ..

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Basaveshwara

May 1, 2025

Basaveshwara, also known as Basavanna, was a prominant figure in 12th-century India. Born in Karnataka in 1131 CE, he emerged as a philosopher, statesman, and social reformer. His contributions were instrumental in the Bhakti movement, particularly within the Lingayat sect, ..

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Drugs and Cosmetics Compounding Rules 2025

May 1, 2025

On 24 April 2025, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced the Drugs and Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules, 2025. This initiative aims to streamline the resolution of minor offences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The rules ..

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