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What is Zolgensma?

November 8, 2024

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disease affecting muscle function. In India, treatment options are limited, mainly due to high costs. The gene therapy drug, Zolgensma, costs around 16 crore rupees. Despite this, some families are finding ways ..

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National Cancer Awareness Day in India

November 8, 2024

National Cancer Awareness Day is observed in India on November 7 each year. This day aims to raise awareness about cancer, an important health issue. India was the first country to establish this observance. The date marks the birthday of ..

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Ladakh Inaugurates First Polo Stadium at LG Cup

November 8, 2024

An important event took place in Ladakh. The Lieutenant Governor, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra, inaugurated the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup 2024. This event was held at the Horse Polo Ground in Goshan Drass. It marked a celebration of polo, ..

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India-Bhutan Border ICP Inaugurated in Assam

November 8, 2024

The first Integrated Check Post (ICP) along the India-Bhutan border was inaugurated at Darranga, Assam. This event marked an important milestone in India-Bhutan relations. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay were present at the ..

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Zimbabwe Launches Second Satellite ZIMSAT-2

November 8, 2024

Zimbabwe successfully launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2. This event marks an important advancement in the country’s space programme. The launch took place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia, following the deployment of Zimbabwe’s first satellite, ZimSat-1, in November 2022. The ..

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Ancient Fortified Town Discovered in Saudi Arabia

November 8, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia. This site, called al-Natah, reveals vital information about early urbanisation. The discovery was led by French archaeologist Guillaume Charloux. The findings were published in PLOS One earlier this year. ..

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Karnataka Waqf Board Claims 17 Monuments in Bidar Fort

November 8, 2024

The Karnataka Board of Waqfs declared 17 monuments within the historic Bidar Fort as its property. This announcement has raised concerns and confusion among local authorities and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which manages the fort. Background on Bidar ..

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Neft Daslari: The World’s Oldest Offshore Oil Platform

November 8, 2024

Neft Daslari, also known as Oil Rocks, is the world’s oldest offshore oil platform. Located about 100 kilometers from Baku, Azerbaijan, it has been a focal point of intrigue for decades. As the COP29 climate conference approaches, discussions around its ..

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