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India’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Unveiled

November 4, 2024

India presented its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at the UN conference on biodiversity in Cali, Colombia. This submission aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). The KM-GBF aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, with 196 ..

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Elephant Deaths Linked to Toxic Kodo Millet in India

November 4, 2024

Ten wild elephants from a herd of 13 have died in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The cause is suspected to be mycotoxins from Kodo millet. This incident marks the dangers of Kodo millet and its potential toxicity. What is ..

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ICMR Launches ‘First in the World Challenge’ Initiative

November 4, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched the First in the World Challenge. This initiative encourages Indian scientists to propose innovative solutions for pressing health issues. It aims to encourage breakthrough ideas in biomedical research that have never been ..

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India Joins ARIN-AP for Asset Recovery Leadership

November 4, 2024

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was included in the Steering Committee of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP). This network is vital for addressing crime proceeds in the Asia-Pacific region. It is also part of the Global CARIN Network. This ..

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India’s First Green Certified Zoo in Himachal Pradesh

November 2, 2024

The Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park is set to be an important development in India. Located in Bankhandi, Kangra district, it will be the first zoo in India to gain certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This certification marks ..

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Census 2025

November 2, 2024

The Government of India has announced the Census for 2025, which has been widely approved. The Census has been crucial since it began in 1872. It records demographic changes, economic conditions, and socio-political trends. The upcoming Census will focus on ..

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India’s National Large Solar Telescope Project in Ladakh

November 2, 2024

The Sun is crucial for life on Earth, yet we know little about it. Solar storms can disrupt satellites and technology. India is addressing this gap by establishing the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) in Ladakh. This project, led by ..

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Center Launched CRS Mobile App for Births and Deaths

October 30, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application. This initiative aims to integrate technology with governance. The app facilitates the registration of births and deaths, making the process seamless and hassle-free. Citizens can register at ..

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