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Bald Eagle Officially Recognised as America’s National Bird

December 27, 2024

The bald eagle, a powerful symbol of the United States, has received formal recognition as the national bird, conferred by President Joe Biden through legislation passed by Congress. The bald eagle is distinguished by its striking white head, yellow beak, ..

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PM Modi Chairs 45th Meeting of PRAGATI

December 27, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired the 45th meeting of PRAGATI, which leverages technology to enhance governance and project implementation. The meeting focused on eight projects, including six metro initiatives and one each for road connectivity and thermal power. These ..

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Dr. Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

December 27, 2024

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 92. He died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after being admitted in critical condition. Singh had been unwell for several ..

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Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak

December 27, 2024

Rwanda has officially declared the end of its first Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak as of December 20, 2024, followed a 42-day monitoring period with no new cases reported. The outbreak, which began on September 27, 2024, resulted in 66 ..

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Kaveri Engine Ready for Inflight Testing

December 27, 2024

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has made advancements with the Kaveri engine, which is now ready for inflight testing, marking a very important moment in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in aerospace technology, particularly for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Background ..

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Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)

December 27, 2024

Scientists have recently studied ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan and uncovered details about Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), which occurred approximately 119.5 million years ago. This event caused a critical lack of oxygen in the ..

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First Image of Active Hydrothermal Vent Discovered

December 27, 2024

In a groundbreaking achievement, Indian oceanographers have successfully captured the first images of an active hydrothermal vent located 4,500 metres beneath the Indian Ocean. This discovery is a milestone in India’s ₹4,000-crore Deep Ocean Mission, launched by the Ministry of ..

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New Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS) Launched

December 27, 2024

The Government of India has recently inaugurated 10,000 new Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS) to enhance rural development, aims to modernize the cooperative sector and improve financial access for farmers. Inauguration Highlights Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the ..

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