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International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence

April 1, 2023

The ongoing Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence aims to tackle the complex issue of conflicts between humans and wildlife that have resulted in a loss of biodiversity and harm to both humans and animals. With the conference being held ..

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Bodofa Upendranath Brahma

April 1, 2023

Bodofa Upendranath Brahma was a prominent Bodo social activist and former president of All Bodo Students’ Union. He was born on March 31, 1956, in Boragari village of Dotma, Kokrajhar district of Assam, India. Leadership and Activism Bodofa Upendranath Brahma ..

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What is Utkala Dibasa?

April 1, 2023

Odisha Day, also known as Utkala Dibasa, is a significant day for the Indian state of Odisha. Celebrated on 1 April every year, the day commemorates the formation of the state as a separate entity out of Bihar and Orissa ..

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World Autism Awareness Day – Update (April, 2023)

April 1, 2023

On April 2 every year, the world observes World Autism Day. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about autism, a neurological condition that manifests during early childhood. The aim of observing this day is to support those who are ..

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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 – Update (April, 2023)

April 1, 2023

The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 was recently passed by the Lok Sabha with the aim of promoting fair competition in the market and preventing anti-competitive practices. The bill was originally introduced in the lower house on August 5, 2022, and ..

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Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023

April 1, 2023

Recently, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav introduced the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha. This amendment bill seeks to clarify India’s forest conservation law and exempt certain categories of land from its ambit to fast-track security-related projects of ..

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What is Mukupirna fortidentata?

April 1, 2023

Scientists in Australia have discovered evidence of a previously unknown ancient marsupial called Mukupirna fortidentata. This ancient species roamed the country around 25 million years ago. Researchers at Flinders University pieced together fossils of this long-extinct marsupial after finding it ..

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What is GRB 221009A?

April 1, 2023

In October 2022, astronomers recorded a pulse of gamma-ray radiation that could potentially overturn a decades-long theory of gamma-ray burst (GRB) jets. The radiation was captured by a joint observation involving several institutions, including the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard and ..

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Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland

April 1, 2023

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly severe and tangible, people around the world are looking for ways to hold their governments accountable for inaction on this pressing issue. In Europe, senior citizens in Switzerland have taken the bold ..

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What is Upward Lightning?

April 1, 2023

The phenomenon of upward lightning, also known as upward flashes, has long been a fascinating sight for scientists and observers alike. Recently, Brazilian researchers succeeded in capturing high-speed images of the event, showcasing a self-initiated lightning streak that develops from ..

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