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IPBES Awarded 2024 Blue Planet Prize

June 21, 2024

The Blue Planet Prize, which is given out every year by Japan’s Asahi Glass Foundation, is a prestigious award that recognizes important science and practical contributions to solving global environmental problems. It grants an award sum of $500,000 to its ..

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Who is Suhas Subramanyam?

June 20, 2024

Senator Suhas Subramanyam recently won the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. He is the first Indian-American to win in this very tough field, which is a big deal. The current representative, Jennifer Wexton, who chose not to run ..

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RBI Awarded “Risk Manager of the Year 2024”

June 17, 2024

In the year 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was presented with the “Risk Manager of the Year Award” by Central Banking, a distinguished organization that is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. This honor emphasizes the efforts that the ..

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2024 Kavli Prize Winners Announced in Science Fields

June 15, 2024

The 2024 Kavli Prize winners were announced, honoring great work in neuroscience, astrophysics, and nanoscience. Eight well-known scholars from well-known American colleges were recognized for their groundbreaking work in these areas. Origins of The Prize A Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist ..

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Anamika Rajeev Becomes Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot

June 10, 2024

Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev made history at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, when she became the first woman in the Indian Navy to fly a helicopter. Last week, this important milestone was reached during the passing out parade. The 102nd Helicopter ..

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Renowned Indian Conservationist A J T Johnsingh Dies at 78

June 8, 2024

An important Indian wildlife scientist and environmentalist named Asir Jawahar Thomas Johnsingh died in Bengaluru on June 7, 2024. He was 78 years old. His death is a big loss for India’s efforts to protect wildlife, especially since environmental efforts ..

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Sebi Wins ‘Best Business Regulator’ Award in Asia Pacific

June 8, 2024

According to The Asian Banker, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was recently given the “Best Conduct of Business Regulator” award for the Asia-Pacific area. This award, which was given in an event in Hong Kong, shows how ..

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Bihar Bird Sanctuaries Gain International Ramsar Status

June 7, 2024

The Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries in Bihar were recently named wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. This shows that India is serious about protecting wetlands. With this addition, India now has 82 Ramsar sites, which is a ..

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