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Community Forest Governance

December 5, 2023

A recent study published in Nature Climate Change highlights the importance of community involvement and strong local governance in the restoration and management of forests. The research, titled “Community forest governance and synergies among carbon, biodiversity, and livelihoods,” challenges the ..

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2022 NCRB Report Released

December 5, 2023

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annually releases comprehensive reports on crime in India, offering insights into various offenses and trends. Let’s explore how the data for NCRB reports are compiled, key takeaways from the 2022 report, and some nuances ..

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Unprecedented Monkeypox Outbreak in the DRC

December 5, 2023

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe monkeypox outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a staggering 12,569 suspected cases and 581 deaths from January 1 to November 12, 2023. This marks the highest ..

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NCRB Data on Farmer Suicides

December 5, 2023

The year 2022 witnessed a distressing surge in farmer suicides across India, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), released on December 4, 2023. The grim statistics reveal a 3.7% increase in such cases, with ..

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Inauguration of SAMRIDHI Conclave

December 5, 2023

The SAMRIDHI Conclave, inaugurated by Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, marks a significant step towards fostering innovation in agriculture and water technology. Let’s delve into the key highlights of this Deeptech Startup Accelerator Program. Inauguration ..

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India Internet Governance Forum 2023

December 5, 2023

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves as a multi-stakeholder platform, bringing together representatives from diverse groups on an equal footing to deliberate on public policy issues related to the Internet. The India Internet Governance Forum 2023 (IIGF-2023), following the success ..

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Indian Navy’s New Survey Vessel Sandhayak

December 5, 2023
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Sandhayak, Yard 3025, the inaugural vessel among the four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, has been successfully delivered to the Indian Navy on December 4, 2023. Let’s delve into the details of this significant addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet. Contract ..

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iDEX Reaches 300th Contract Milestone

December 4, 2023

The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has achieved a significant milestone by signing its 300th contract. This landmark contract focuses on the design and development of advanced Gallium Nitride Semiconductors, a ..

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India Elected as Member of Codex Alimentarius Commission Executive Committee

December 4, 2023

India has achieved a significant milestone by being unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). This development took place during the 46th meeting held at the FAO Headquarters ..

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India Re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council

December 4, 2023

In a recent assembly, India achieved a significant milestone by being re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2024–25 biennium. This re-election places India in the esteemed Category of 10 states with the “largest interest in international ..

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