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Shenzhou-20 Mission

April 24, 2025

On April 24, 2025, China will launch its Shenzhou-20 mission, carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. This mission coincides with China’s 10th Space Day, celebrating its achievements in space exploration. The crew will conduct various scientific experiments and ..

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Non-Tariff Barriers

April 24, 2025

Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) have emerged as an issue of contention in US-India trade ties. Recently, US Vice President JD Vance emphasised the need for India to remove these barriers to enhance market access. Definition of Non-Tariff Barriers Non-Tariff Barriers refer ..

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Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder

April 24, 2025

Scientists are currently developing a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf) that can detect minute variations in gravity from low Earth orbit. These subtle shifts can reveal critical information about subsurface structures, including aquifers and mineral deposits. The implications of this ..

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Gonorrhoea

April 23, 2025

Recent advancements in the treatment of gonorrhoea have emerged with the introduction of a new oral antibiotic, gepotidacin. This drug has shown promising results in clinical trials, effectively combating the increasingly resistant strains of gonorrhoea. Health authorities express concern over ..

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Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Cities’ Resilience

April 23, 2025

The increasing challenges of flooding and climate change have prompted coastal cities like Mangaluru and Chennai to adopt nature-based solutions (NbS). A recent report by the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) advocates for these strategies to ..

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“Power Hungry: How AI Will Drive Energy Demand” Report

April 23, 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into global economies is projected to enhance annual GDP growth by approximately 0.5% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is expected to surpass the costs associated with increased carbon emissions stemming from energy-intensive data ..

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India’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Targets

April 23, 2025

Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in India released a draft notification under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. This notification introduces the “Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025”. It is component of India’s Carbon Credit Trading ..

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India’s First Quantum Computing Village

April 23, 2025

Recently, the Government of Andhra Pradesh made strides towards establishing India’s first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati. This initiative aims to create a pioneering ecosystem for quantum computing research and collaboration. The project is backed by the Real-Time Governance Society ..

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Filariasis Elimination Efforts in Kerala

April 23, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a new target to eliminate filariasis globally by 2030. This is a decade later than the original goal of 2020. India’s revised target is now 2027, following multiple adjustments from an initial aim ..

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Microplastics in Caddisflies Casings

April 23, 2025

Recent research from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands has uncovered a concerning trend regarding caddisfly larvae. Evidence shows that these insects have been using microplastics in their casings since the 1970s. This finding marks the long-standing issue of ..

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