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Whale Longevity

Recent research has revealed surprising vital information about the lifespans of Southern and North Atlantic right whales. This study, published in the journal *Science Advances*, indicates that Southern...

January 10, 2025

Mandatory Farmer ID Requirement for PM-Kisan Scheme

The Government of India has implemented a new rule regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. As of January 1, 2025, new applicants must now obtain...

January 10, 2025

India Engages with Taliban Amid Geopolitical Shifts

In recent months, India has intensified its engagement with the Taliban. This move comes amid geopolitical changes in the region. The Taliban, having established control over Afghanistan since...

January 10, 2025

Role of Androgen Receptors in Avian Sexual Development

Recent research from the Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence and Technical University, Munich, has revealed findings regarding androgen receptors in birds. Traditionally, androgens such as testosterone have...

January 10, 2025

Assam Seeks Defence Industrial Corridor Development

In January 2025, Assam’s Chief Minister, Hemanta Biswa Sarma, announced ongoing discussions with the central government regarding the establishment of a defence industrial corridor in Assam. This initiative...

January 10, 2025

India Revamps Medical Device Regulations

The Government of India is revising its regulatory framework for medical devices to enhance safety and efficiency. This initiative aims to classify approximately 1,178 medical devices into four...

January 10, 2025

8th Edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)

India’s organic farming sector is poised for growth, with total export values projected to reach Rs 20,000 crore by 2028. This outlook was shared by Union Minister of...

January 10, 2025

Key Initiatives Launched at Genome India Data Conclave

India has made leap towards self-reliance in genomics. At the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India now possesses its...

January 10, 2025

Freshwater Species at Risk of Extinction

Recent assessments reveal alarming statistics regarding freshwater biodiversity. A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) indicates that nearly 25 per cent of the...

January 10, 2025

Gaddi Dog Breed Officially Recognised

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR) has officially recognised the Gaddi dog breed. This indigenous breed hails from the Himalayan region...

January 10, 2025

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