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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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Government Announces Mandatory Blending of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in CGD Sector

November 27, 2023

The Central government has unveiled a roadmap for the mandatory blending of compressed biogas (CBG) in the city gas distribution (CGD) sector, targeting the transportation and domestic segments. The decision was approved by the National Biofuels Coordination Committee (NBCC) during ..

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Exclusion of CERT-In from RTI Ambit

November 27, 2023

The Central government has recently included the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in the list of organizations exempted from the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005. CERT-In, the national agency responsible for responding to computer security incidents, falls under the ..

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Neanderthals’ Speech Capacities Revealed

November 27, 2023

In a groundbreaking study published in 2021, researchers unveiled evidence that Neanderthals possessed the capacity both to hear and produce speech sounds akin to modern humans. The study, led by palaeoanthropologist Mercedes Conde-Valverde of the University of Alcalá in Spain, ..

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Inauguration of Hamfest India 2023

November 27, 2023

The two-day national convention, Hamfest India 2023, was inaugurated by Shri Devusinh Chauhan, the Minister of State for Communications, at Vigyan Bhawan, Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on November 25, 2023. Hamfest India 2023: A Comprehensive Platform Hamfest India 2023 serves ..

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