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JIGYASA Program

December 26, 2024

The CSIR conducted the Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise online, which marked a milestone as it involved students from 37 CSIR laboratories engaging in a simultaneous scientific demonstration. Event Overview The Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise is part of the CSIR’s JIGYASA ..

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What is Archaea?

December 26, 2024

Recent studies have brought to light the resilience of archaea, ancient microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. Researchers have focused on the toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems of these organisms, particularly in response to rising global temperatures and changing climates. How archaea ..

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Human-Wildlife Interactions Threaten Macaques

December 26, 2024

Recent research marks the urgent situation facing the lion-tailed macaque, an endangered species endemic to the Western Ghats of India, which reveals how human activities, such as road construction and tourism, have disrupted the macaques’ natural behaviors and habitats. Study ..

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PM Modi Lays Foundation for Ken-Betwa River Linking Project

December 26, 2024

The recent 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was marked by development initiatives in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several projects, emphasizing good governance and the importance of public service. Key Projects Launched ..

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Centre Approves 6.5 Lakh PMAY Houses for Maharashtra

December 26, 2024

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, recently expressed gratitude to the Central Government for approving an extensive housing initiative, which includes 6.5 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Fadnavis announced plans to add another 13 lakh houses, marking ..

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20% Marine Species Face Endangered due to Warming Waters: UNESCO Report

December 26, 2024

Nearly 20% of species in UNESCO World Heritage marine sites are experiencing heat stress, which threatens their survival and disrupts marine ecosystems. Heat Tolerance Levels A report indicates that 881 out of 4,406 marine species have reached or exceeded their ..

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New and Small Businesses to Get GST Registration in 3 Days

December 26, 2024

The GST Council has recently approved a proposal to streamline the registration process for new and small businesses and aims to enable registration within three working days, reducing bureaucratic hurdles. It addresses issues such as excessive questioning by tax officials ..

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Jaishankar Honoured with Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award

December 26, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently received the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership, presented by the South Indian Education Society (SIES), one of India’s oldest educational institutions. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for the recognition and brought ..

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Centre Allocates Rs.2044 Crore for Rural Local Bodies in UP and AP

December 26, 2024

The Union Government has allocated financial support for rural local bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for the fiscal year 2024–25, aiming to enhance local governance and empower communities to address their development needs effectively. Grant Distribution in Uttar ..

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Decline in Domestic Migration in India

December 26, 2024

India has experienced a notable decrease in domestic migration, with recent data indicating that the number of domestic migrants fell by nearly 12% from 2011 to 2023. The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) reported that the total number of ..

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