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Andhra Pradesh Launches WhatsApp Governance

January 31, 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government recently launched the “Mana Mitra” initiative. This programme aims to enhance governance through WhatsApp. Nara Lokesh, the Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communication, introduced the service in Guntur district. The initiative will allow citizens to access ..

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Current Status of India’s Reservoirs and Agriculture

January 31, 2025

India’s agricultural landscape faces challenges due to declining reservoir levels. The Agriculture Ministry is monitoring the situation closely. Recent data indicates drop in water storage across the country. This decline is particularly evident in northern and eastern regions. However, the ..

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Novel Method for Coronal Mass Ejection Analysis

January 31, 2025

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to the development of a novel method for analysing Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). This method allows scientists to determine the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of CMEs using single-point observations from spacecraft. CMEs ..

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Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Tanneries in Vellore

January 31, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has recently issued ruling regarding the environmental impact of tanneries in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It compared the pollution in the Palar River (a water source for 30 towns and 50 villages) due to untreated tannery ..

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Bennu Asteroid Samples Provide Evidence of Life’s Origins

January 31, 2025

The asteroid Bennu has recently provided astronomers with vital information about the origins of life on Earth. The samples returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed a variety of organic molecules and minerals. These findings are crucial for understanding the ..

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International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation

January 31, 2025

The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the vital role glaciers play in our ecosystem and the urgent need for climate action. Glaciers, which store about 70% ..

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Guinea Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as Public Health Issue

January 31, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that Guinea has successfully eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness. This milestone was declared on January 29, 2025, ahead of Neglected Tropical Diseases Day observed ..

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Polavaram Project

January 31, 2025

The Polavaram Project is multi-purpose irrigation initiative in Andhra Pradesh. Recently, the state government approved ₹990 crore for constructing a new diaphragm wall for the Earth-cum-Rock Fill dam. This decision enhances the project’s scope and aims to improve irrigation and ..

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