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8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival

October 28, 2024

The 8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival took place from October 18 to 20, 2024, at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, near Mussoorie. This event showcased the rich avian diversity of the region. A total of 95 bird species and 22 butterfly species were ..

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Saudi Arabia and Iran Conduct Joint Naval Exercises

October 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia recently conducted military exercises with Iran in the Sea of Oman. This event marks an important shift in relations between the two countries. Historically, Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rivals, often supporting opposing factions in regional conflicts. ..

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India Launches $25 Million Pandemic Fund for Animal Health

October 28, 2024

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Pandemic Fund Project in New Delhi. This initiative focuses on enhancing animal health security in India. It aims to improve pandemic preparedness and response in the livestock sector. The project is backed ..

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Launch of Abhay: New ASW Craft for Indian Navy

October 28, 2024

The Indian Navy launched ‘Abhay’, its seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The launch took place at L&T in Kattupalli, with Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar presiding over the ceremony. Mrs Sandhya Pendharkar, President of the Navy Wives Welfare ..

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New Non-Toxic Molecules for Alzheimer’s Treatment Developed

October 28, 2024

Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute in Pune announced a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease treatment. They created new non-toxic molecules that could potentially change how we approach neurodegenerative diseases. This development comes at a critical time, as Alzheimer’s affects millions ..

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What is Nemaline Myopathy?

October 28, 2024

Nemaline myopathy is a rare muscle disorder. It primarily impacts skeletal muscles, which are essential for movement. The condition leads to muscle weakness throughout the body. Key Characteristics Muscle Weakness: The primary symptom is muscle weakness, especially in the face, ..

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What is Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)?

October 28, 2024

Approximately 30% of rural land parcels in India have received a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN). This initiative aims to assign a 14-digit alpha-numeric identity to each land parcel. The data is sourced from the Ministry of Rural Development’s ..

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IndiaAI and Meta Launch Generative AI Center at IIT Jodhpur

October 28, 2024

AI and Meta announced an important collaboration. They launched the Center for Generative AI, Srijan (सृजन) at IIT Jodhpur. This initiative aims to advance open-source artificial intelligence (AI) in India. It also includes the YuvAi Initiative for Skilling and Capacity ..

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Reviving India’s National Mission for Manuscripts

October 28, 2024

The Union Ministry of Culture in India is revitalizing the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). This initiative aims to preserve ancient texts and manuscripts. A new autonomous body, likely named the National Manuscripts Authority, is proposed to enhance these efforts. ..

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Kadar Tribe Leads Forest Restoration in Kerala

October 28, 2024

The Kadar tribe in Vazhachal, Kerala, initiated a pioneering project to restore natural forests affected by invasive species. This effort involves collaboration with various organisations, including local government bodies and WWF-India. The project aims to revitalise the forest ecosystem and ..

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