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Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Safe City Project

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the Safe City Project, a comprehensive surveillance initiative aimed at bolstering security. The project includes the installation of CCTV cameras at entry and exit points of 17 municipal corporations, government and non-government educational institutions, ..

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UGC to Revise National Eligibility Test (NET) Syllabus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to revise the syllabus for the National Eligibility Test (NET), announced UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. He assured that candidates appearing for NET would be given sufficient time before the implementation of the revised ..

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ICMR Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Sudden Deaths

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) across 39 network hospitals in India has determined that COVID-19 vaccines are not associated with an increased risk of sudden deaths. In fact, vaccination appears to reduce the risk ..

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Innovative Approach to Tackle Illegal Sand Mining in Bihar

Authorities in Bihar’s Bhojpur district have adopted a unique strategy to curb illegal sand mining by constructing pillars in the Sone river on either side of the Arrah-Sahar bridge. The initiative aims to impede boats from transporting illegally mined sand ..

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India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

India and Australia held the second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday, focusing on elevating defence cooperation and expanding the strategic relationship in critical sectors such as trade, investment, and critical minerals. High-Level Participation in Dialogue Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ..

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Vajra Prahar 2023

A collaborative military exercise between the special forces of India and the United States, named ‘Vajra Prahar 2023,’ has commenced at Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment. This marks the 14th edition of the joint exercise, emphasizing the exchange of best practices and ..

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Unprecedented Heatwave Hits Brazil

Brazil recently faced an unprecedented heatwave, with Araçuaí in Minas Gerais reaching a historic high temperature of 44.8C (112.6F). This extreme event is attributed to a combination of the El Niño phenomenon and the ongoing impacts of climate change. Climate ..

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“Climate equality: A planet for the 99%” Report

A recently released report highlights a glaring disparity in carbon emissions, revealing that the richest one percent of the global population emitted as much carbon as the poorest five billion people, comprising 66 percent of the world’s population. Alarming Impact ..

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59th International Tropical Timber Council

The 59th International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC), an annual gathering focused on sustainable tropical forest management, concluded on November 17, 2023. The Role of ITTC The ITTC serves as the governing body of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO), dedicated ..

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UNEP’s 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released its 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023, revealing a bleak outlook for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. With the most optimistic climate action projects, there is only a 14% chance of ..

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