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Bihar Government Approves Culling of Nilgai and Wild Boars

The Bihar government has approved the culling of Nilgai (also known as blue bulls) and wild boars to reduce the significant crop damage caused by these animals. This decision aims to help farmers who are struggling with repeated losses due ..

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What is the Butterfly Effect?

The butterfly effect is a popular idea in chaos theory showing how tiny changes can lead to unpredictable outcomes. Imagine a butterfly flapping its wings; this small action could eventually cause a chain of events that might lead to something as ..

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National Conference on Digital Public Infrastructure

The Union Agriculture Ministry recently held a National Conference focused on implementing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as part of the Digital Agriculture Mission. This initiative seeks to use digital technology to make agriculture more efficient and improve service delivery to ..

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Indian Army Set to Receive Apache Helicopters

The Indian Army is set to receive its first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing in December 2024, after a delay of more than six months caused by supply chain problems. The helicopters were originally expected to be delivered ..

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Portable X-Ray Protection Barrier Developed by Indian Institute Collaboration

Researchers at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) and Government Engineering College, Barton Hill (GECBH) have developed a portable X-ray protection barrier. This device aims to enhance safety during X-ray-based histopathology, a process used to study ..

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ICMR Wins 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has won the 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its important work in fighting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and improving mental health. This award recognizes how ICMR’s efforts support the Sustainable Development Goals ..

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National Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming Held in New Delhi

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) recently organized a National Conclave in New Delhi to focus on Gender Mainstreaming. This event, held in collaboration with IWWAGE (Initiative for What Works to Advance Women and Girls in the Economy), aimed to ..

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Eastern Bridge VII Exercise

Exercise Eastern Bridge VII was a joint military exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). This important collaboration took place at the RAFO airbase in Masirah, Oman. The exercise successfully concluded, strengthening ..

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World Gorilla Day

World Gorilla Day, celebrated on September 24, reminds us of the importance of protecting gorillas, who are our closest relatives after chimpanzees. This day calls on people to take action to help gorillas, guided by international agreements like the Convention ..

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ADB Funds Rs 530 Crore for Tripura’s Water Supply Upgrade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Rs 530 crore in financial assistance to the government of Tripura to improve drinking water supply across 12 cities. This project will benefit around 400,000 people, helping to solve water issues for over ..

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