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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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India Releases Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines for Animals

October 30, 2024

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) in India released the Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs) for livestock and poultry. This initiative is a collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and supported by the United States Agency ..

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India Launches First Biomanufacturing Institute for Agri-Food Innovation

October 30, 2024

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute in India. This is the country’s first biomanufacturing institute, aimed at revolutionizing the agri-food sector through advanced biotechnology. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat, ..

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Hibox App Scam: Thousands of Indians Cheated

October 29, 2024

The Hibox application scam has resulted in financial losses for many Indians, estimated at Rs 1,000 crore. This scam involved the promotion of a mobile app that promised high returns on investments. Popular social media influencers and YouTubers played a ..

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India Launches $25 Million Pandemic Fund for Animal Health

October 28, 2024

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Pandemic Fund Project in New Delhi. This initiative focuses on enhancing animal health security in India. It aims to improve pandemic preparedness and response in the livestock sector. The project is backed ..

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