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9 killed after police vehicle blown up by Naxals in Bijapur

An incident that was sad happened on 6th of January 2025 at Bijapur Chhattisgarh where naxals installed an improvised explosive device (IED) which exploded and killed nine persons, Eight of them were the security personnel and one…

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Two New Categories Of Visas Launched By India

Overview: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced two special category visas for international students who wish to pursue higher education in India. The two new visa types are: e-student visa e-student-x visa Both visa…

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Bangladesh Plans to Buy Abdali Missile From Pakistan

Rising Tensions: Bangladesh is reportedly considering buying Abdali Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs) from Pakistan due to growing tensions with India. These missiles, also known as Hatf-2, are believed to be intended as a de…

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Science- Zebrafish and Mosquito

Zebrafishes (Danio rerio) are some of the most interesting small animals, which can regenerate their dying heart cells, something that’s impossible for humans and many other animals.

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HUMAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS (HMPV)

Recently, cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have emerged in China, raising concern among health officials. As respiratory infections rise in the winter months, China’s disease control authorities have launched a monitoring sys…

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China's Brahmaputra Project

In December 2024, China approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River (known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet), located near the Indian border. The project, estimated to cost $137 billion,…

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Canada's Rcic Scheme

In recent months, changes to Canada's immigration and study visa rules have made it more difficult for international students, especially from India, to secure Permanent Residency (PR). Many students, particularly those from Punja…

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Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has amended the rules governing the selection of experts to the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The GEAC is the apex technical body responsible…

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One Time Special Package On Dap Fertilizer

On January 1, 2025, the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension of the One-Time Special Package on Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) This extension is for the period from January 1, 202…

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Tobacco Board Focuses On Sustainability & Growth

The Tobacco Board has been at the forefront of strategic initiatives aimed at promoting the sustainability and growth of India’s tobacco industry. These measures include crop planning, production regulation, and export promotion t…

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School Enrollment Declines In India

Overview: Ministry of Education (MoE) released data showing a significant decline in school enrolments for the academic year 2023-24. Data, published in the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report re…

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SpaDeX first of many as ISRO prepares for Chandrayaan-4

ISRO has been a leading space centre par excellence in space research for decades. ISRO has been at it again and again, starting from the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) to consecutive Chandrayaan missions that have opened up ne…

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Are Former PMs Mandated Memorials ?

On December 26, 2024, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away. In line with the traditions for state funerals, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced seven days of state mourning and a state funeral for the fo…

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High Religious Restrictions In India

A Pew Research Center report released recently places India among the 25 countries with the highest levels of religious restrictions. This includes both social hostilities related to religion and government restrictions on religio…

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Digital Mahakumbh

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will combine spirituality with modern technology, improving the experience for millions of pilgrims. The government is using new technology to make the event safer, easier, and…

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