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Scientists Discover Lost Mayan City Using LiDAR

Scientists announced the discovery of a lost Mayan city in the Mexican jungle. This finding was made possible through the use of LiDAR technology. The dense vegetation that typically obscures archaeological sites was penetrated, revealing ancient structures below. What is ..

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Census 2025

The Government of India has announced the Census for 2025, which has been widely approved. The Census has been crucial since it began in 1872. It records demographic changes, economic conditions, and socio-political trends. The upcoming Census will focus on ..

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India’s National Large Solar Telescope Project in Ladakh

The Sun is crucial for life on Earth, yet we know little about it. Solar storms can disrupt satellites and technology. India is addressing this gap by establishing the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) in Ladakh. This project, led by ..

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Brazil Rejects China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Brazil has recently opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This decision marks an important shift in Brazil’s approach to international investment and collaboration. Brazil joins India as the second BRICS nation to reject the BRI. President Lula ..

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Climate and Health Conference 2024

The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is taking place from October 29 to 31 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This conference aims to integrate Africa into the global discussion on climate change and health. Over 400 representatives from 54 ..

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Act4Dyslexia Campaign Launch

Key government buildings in India, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament, were illuminated in red. This event was part of the ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign. The aim was to raise awareness about dyslexia and other learning disabilities affecting 20% of India’s population, ..

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Mount Fuji Records Latest Snowless Date in History

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to receive its first snowfall of the season. This is unprecedented, marking the latest date without snow since records began in 1894. The previous record was October 26, noted in 1955 and 2016. This ..

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Center Launched CRS Mobile App for Births and Deaths

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application. This initiative aims to integrate technology with governance. The app facilitates the registration of births and deaths, making the process seamless and hassle-free. Citizens can register at ..

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Aandhi Village’s Journey to Zero-Waste Transformation

Aandhi, a small village in Jaipur district, is adopting a zero-waste model. This initiative is driven by green technology. The village aims to convert various types of waste into valuable resources. This includes food waste, agricultural waste, wastewater, and hospital ..

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Protected Planet Report 2024

The Protected Planet Report 2024 was released during COP16. This report tracks progress since the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) was adopted at COP15 in 2022. A key goal of this framework is the 30×30 target, which aims to protect ..

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