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14th Biennial Lake Conference

October 21, 2024

The 14th biennial lake conference took place in Moodbidri from October 17 to 20, 2024. It focused on the theme ‘Lake 2024 – wetlands for human wellbeing’. Organized by the Wetlands Research Group at the Indian Institute of Science and ..

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Rome Declaration Addresses Water Scarcity in Agriculture

October 21, 2024

On October 17, 2024, member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture. This initiative aims to tackle water scarcity, worsened by climate change, particularly in agriculture. The declaration was a ..

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Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

October 21, 2024

The Indian Navy conducted an important bilateral naval exercise named Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman. The exercise took place off the coast of Goa from 13 to 18 October. INS Trikand and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft represented ..

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Assam Launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 for Land Rights

October 21, 2024

Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 in Guwahati. This initiative aims to provide land rights to indigenous communities in Assam. It follows previous phases of the mission, initiated to address land rights after 75 years of ..

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Egypt Achieves Historic Malaria-Free Certification

October 21, 2024

Egypt was officially certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement is described as “truly historic.” It marks the end of a long battle against malaria in a country where the disease has existed since ancient times. ..

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EPFO Sees 18.53 Lakh New Members in August 2024

October 21, 2024

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported an important growth in its subscriber base. In August 2024 alone, there was a net addition of 18.53 lakh members. This reflects a 9.07% increase compared to August 2023. The Union Labour Ministry ..

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ISRO Receives Satellites for SPADEX Docking Mission

October 21, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently acquired two 400kg satellites for an important mission called SPADEX, or Space Docking Experiment. This mission aims to demonstrate the ability of two satellites to dock in space, marking a key step ..

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Google’s Nuclear Energy Deal for AI Power

October 21, 2024

Google announced a groundbreaking agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs) developed by Kairos Power. This marks the first corporate deal of its kind. The initial SMR is expected to be operational by 2030, contributing 500 MW ..

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Koalas Face Extinction: Causes and Conservation Efforts

October 21, 2024

Koalas, iconic Australian marsupials, face imminent extinction. Their populations have plummeted to between 95,000 and 524,000. In 2022, the government classified East Coast koalas as ‘endangered’. Various factors contribute to their decline, including habitat loss and disease. Factors Contributing to ..

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Government Launches eShram-One Stop Solution for Workers

October 21, 2024

The Government of India launched the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’. This initiative aims to improve access to government schemes for unorganized workers. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will oversee the launch. This initiative follows a recent Budget announcement aimed at enhancing ..

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