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Union Health Secretary Releases Health Dynamics Report 2022-23

September 10, 2024

Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra released a report called the “Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23.” This report, which used to be called “Rural Health Statistics,” has been published every year since 1992. It provides important ..

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India Becomes World’s Top Plastic Polluter, Study Finds

September 6, 2024

India has become the largest plastic polluter in the world, producing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. This amount makes up about 20% of the total global plastic emissions, showing how serious the problem is for both India ..

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2024 State of Global Air Report

September 6, 2024

The 2024 State of Global Air Report brings alarming news about air pollution and its impact on children’s health in India. Every day, 464 children under the age of five die because of air pollution, making it the second largest ..

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Telangana, Tamil Nadu Top in GSDP Growth

September 4, 2024

Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have been recognized as the fastest-growing large states in India by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). These states have achieved impressive economic growth, surpassing the national average GDP growth rate of 8.2%. ..

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Rare Arnoux’s Beaked Whales Discovered Off Antarctica Coast

September 2, 2024

A team of researchers recently found Arnoux’s beaked whales off the coast of Antarctica. This is a big deal because these whales hadn’t been seen for decades. The sighting happened during a 2022 survey in the Weddell Sea, where scientists ..

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Vulture Count 2024

August 31, 2024

World Wide Fund(WWF)-India has started a new project called “Vulture Count 2024,” which will take place from September 7 to October 6, 2024. This initiative is timed to coincide with International Vulture Awareness Day. The goal is to count and ..

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What is Eastern equine encephalitis?

August 29, 2024

Health officials in New England stepped up their monitoring after the first case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Massachusetts in 2020. A resident from Hampstead, New Hampshire died from the virus, showing how serious the disease can be despite ..

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Microplastics Found In Human Brains Raise Alarm Among Scientists

August 24, 2024

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic, smaller than 5 millimeters across. They come from the breakdown of larger plastic items, like bottles and bags, and can easily spread through the environment. Unfortunately, these tiny plastics can also get into the ..

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Unemployed Adults in India Face Higher Heart Disease Risk

August 23, 2024

A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has examined the risk factors for heart disease among adults in India, focusing on unemployment and high blood sugar levels. The study involved nearly 4,500 adults aged 40-69 and ..

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India Surpasses China As Top Importer of Russian Oil

August 23, 2024

In July 2024, India became the top buyer of Russian oil, overtaking China. This change happened because China was making less money from refining oil, which led them to buy less Russian crude. Key Statistics Russian oil made up a ..

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