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Digital India Initiative: 4,740 Service Centres Launched

November 5, 2024

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the launch of the Digital India Common Service Centre (DICSC) project. This initiative targets rural areas in India, aiming to enhance digital access for citizens. The rollout will begin in Pilibhit ..

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Meluri Becomes Nagaland’s 17th District

November 5, 2024

The Nagaland government announced the creation of Meluri as the 17th district of the state. This upgrade from a sub-division to a full district marks administrative changes in the region. Meluri is notable for being predominantly inhabited by the Pochury ..

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Nickel Toxicity Linked to Sterol Biosynthesis in Cells

November 5, 2024

Researchers from the University of Georgia published an important study in the journal PLoS Genetics. They discovered a link between nickel exposure and sterol deficiency in mammalian and fungal cells. This connection was unexpected and has implications for understanding nickel ..

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Tamil Nadu Court Advances Invasive Species Eradication Efforts

November 5, 2024

The Madras High Court reported progress in eradicating exotic and invasive species from Tamil Nadu’s forests. The focus is on a specific invasive species, Senna spectabilis, which is set to be completely removed by October 1, 2025. This initiative is ..

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New Director General Appointed for International Solar Alliance

November 5, 2024

The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly took place in New Delhi on November 5, 2024. Mr Ashish Khanna from India was selected as the new Director General. He succeeds Dr Ajay Mathur, who has led the ..

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CCPA’s New Guidelines Combat Greenwashing in Advertising

November 5, 2024

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued new guidelines targeting misleading environmental claims in advertisements. This move aims to combat greenwashing, a practice where companies exaggerate or fabricate their environmental benefits. Startups in India are now consulting lawyers to ensure ..

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Supreme Court Orders National Policy on GM Crops

November 5, 2024

The Supreme Court of India mandated the Union government to create a national policy on genetically modified (GM) crops. This follows a split decision on the environmental release of GM mustard. The court brought into light the need for public ..

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GEO-7 Report: A Global Call for Environmental Action

November 5, 2024

An important global effort is underway, led by hundreds of scientists drafting the GEO-7 report. This initiative, under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), aims to address critical environmental challenges. The seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is ..

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