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Role of Androgen Receptors in Avian Sexual Development

January 10, 2025

Recent research from the Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence and Technical University, Munich, has revealed findings regarding androgen receptors in birds. Traditionally, androgens such as testosterone have been associated primarily with male sexual development. However, this study indicates that ..

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Assam Seeks Defence Industrial Corridor Development

January 10, 2025

In January 2025, Assam’s Chief Minister, Hemanta Biswa Sarma, announced ongoing discussions with the central government regarding the establishment of a defence industrial corridor in Assam. This initiative aims to enhance the logistical capabilities of the armed forces in the ..

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India Revamps Medical Device Regulations

January 10, 2025

The Government of India is revising its regulatory framework for medical devices to enhance safety and efficiency. This initiative aims to classify approximately 1,178 medical devices into four distinct categories based on their risk profiles. The Central Drugs Standards Control ..

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8th Edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)

January 10, 2025

India’s organic farming sector is poised for growth, with total export values projected to reach Rs 20,000 crore by 2028. This outlook was shared by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, during the launch of the 8th ..

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Key Initiatives Launched at Genome India Data Conclave

January 10, 2025

India has made leap towards self-reliance in genomics. At the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India now possesses its own genomic data. This achievement marks a very important moment for the ..

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Freshwater Species at Risk of Extinction

January 10, 2025

Recent assessments reveal alarming statistics regarding freshwater biodiversity. A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates that nearly 25 per cent of the 23,496 species examined are threatened with extinction. This analysis marks the urgent ..

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Gaddi Dog Breed Officially Recognised

January 10, 2025

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR) has officially recognised the Gaddi dog breed. This indigenous breed hails from the Himalayan region and is now acknowledged alongside nine other livestock breeds. The recognition aims ..

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Ancient Ice Core Discovered in Antarctica

January 10, 2025

Recent advancements in climate science have emerged from Antarctica, where an international team of scientists successfully drilled an ice core estimated to be 1.2 million years old. This monumental achievement involved drilling nearly 2.8 kilometres deep to reach the Antarctic ..

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