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India’s Scientists Develop Enhanced DNA-Editing System

July 31, 2024

Scientists at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi have developed a new genome-editing system that is better and more accurate than current CRISPR technologies. CRISPR Basics CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is originally a ..

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Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Diabetology

July 31, 2024

During a ceremony honoring notable figures in the medical field, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetology, diabetes care, and research. The event attracted medical professionals from across India and around ..

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DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ Initiative in Mumbai

July 31, 2024

The first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) program took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve access to scientific research for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and its around 60 units. ..

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Sturgeon Poaching Threatens Endangered Species in Danube River

July 31, 2024

Poaching and trafficking are putting four species of sturgeon in the Lower Danube Basin in great danger. This area is an important habitat in southeastern Europe. A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) shows that between 2016 ..

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India aims for $30 Trillion Economy by 2047

July 31, 2024

India aims to become a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047, the 100th anniversary of its independence. According to a plan by NITI Aayog, called ‘Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047’, the goal is to raise the average income per ..

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Bhupender Yadav Launches Ideas4LiFE Initiative at IIT Delhi

July 31, 2024

Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced the launch of Ideas4LiFE at IIT Delhi. This initiative aims to collect innovative ideas that encourage environmentally friendly behaviors. The Purpose of Ideas4LiFE Ideas4LiFE is set up to gather ..

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What is South Africa’s New Law on Climate Change?

July 30, 2024

South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has signed a new Climate Change Bill into law. This law requires big fossil-fuel industries to reduce their emissions and makes local governments create plans to adapt to climate change. This action shows South Africa’s ..

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India to Host Men’s Asia Cup Cricket in 2025

July 30, 2024

India is set to host the 2025 men’s Asia Cup in the T20 format, which will be a warm-up for the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2026. This decision comes after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) issued an Invitation for ..

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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission – Recent Updates

July 30, 2024

SpaceX is preparing to launch its Polaris Dawn mission on August 19, which is an important milestone for space tourism. This mission will feature Jared Isaacman, a billionaire from the fintech industry, who will make history by being the first ..

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Pakistan Seeks Debt Re-Profiling for IMF Bailout Package

July 30, 2024

Pakistan is currently in talks with China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to reschedule over $27 billion in debt and other financial obligations. This step is crucial for Pakistan to secure a $7 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund ..

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