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Rat-Hole Mining: A Risky Rescue Method in Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse

November 28, 2023

Efforts to rescue 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara-Barkot tunnel face setbacks as drilling machinery breaks down. In response, rescuers turn to rat-hole mining to reach the stranded workers. The Setback and the Shift to Rat-Hole Mining After encountering ..

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Launching the “Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication”

November 28, 2023

Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, is set to unveil the “Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication” on November 28, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Collaborative Effort for Gender Inclusivity The guide’s launch is ..

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National Event Launching Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children

November 28, 2023

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is gearing up for a significant national event to introduce the Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children. This initiative is a crucial component of the Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi program, falling under Mission Saksham ..

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Unraveling History: Diphtheria’s Cinematic Role in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon

November 27, 2023

In Ridley Scott’s upcoming cinematic saga, Napoleon, the life of Josephine Bonaparte, portrayed by Vanessa Kirby, takes center stage. The film delves into the intricacies of Josephine’s existence, marked by a prior marriage, the upheavals of the French Revolution, and ..

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes: One Dead, 17 Hospitalized in Canada

November 27, 2023

A salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has resulted in one fatality and 17 hospitalizations in Canada, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The outbreak has affected a total of 63 individuals across the country. In the United ..

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Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to be Renamed as ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’

November 27, 2023

In a significant move, the Union Government has announced the renaming of the existing Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) to be called ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir.’ The rebranding initiative aims to further the vision of Ayushman India and transition ..

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The Hidden Costs of Extreme Weather: Long-Term Impact on Economies

November 27, 2023

A recent study sheds light on the long-term economic consequences of extreme weather events, particularly tropical cyclones, and their impact on the social cost of carbon. The social cost of carbon is a crucial metric in shaping climate policies, estimating ..

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Assam Government, NDDB Sign MoU for the Holistic Development of Dairy Sector

November 27, 2023

In a significant move aimed at transforming the rural landscape through dairy farming, the Assam government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This collaboration is set to bring about holistic development ..

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Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 Report

November 27, 2023

The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023 report, released by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala, highlights substantial growth in milk, egg, and meat production in India during the fiscal year 2022-23. The report, based on the Animal Integrated Sample Survey conducted between ..

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India and US to Simplify Antiquities Return Process with Cultural Property Agreement

November 27, 2023

India is on the verge of finalizing an agreement with the United States that simplifies the process for the return of stolen antiquities. The proposed Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) will shift the burden of proof from India to the US, ..

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