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Relocation Of Tigers in Maharashtra

revive the population of tigers in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) — the lone tiger reserve in the Maharashtra western region — the state’s forest department will soon translocate tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Ch…

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EVs at The Center Of Conflict Between China & Europe

European Union (EU) arise mainly out of friction over exports of cheap Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), and constrained access for European companies to markets in China. Chinese exports to European markets significantly outweigh…

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Three Phase Ceasefire Deal

seized the control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing — the sole crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza — on Tuesday. The development came a day after Palestinian militant group Hamas had agreed to a three-phased deal for a c…

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Carbon Farming

found in all living organisms and many minerals. It is fundamental to life on earth and plays a crucial role in various processes, including photosynthesis, respiration, and the carbon cycle. Farming is the practice of cultivating…

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Cancer Cases In India

increasing number of people, especially children, in India are being diagnosed with cancer, marking the fastest rise in cases worldwide. In fact, a report released by the Indian multinational health care group, Apollo Hospitals, l…

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Coral Bleaching In Lakshadweep

ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has found that coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea have undergone severe bleaching. REASON: Prolonged marine heatwaves since October 2023. Corals are marine invertebrates or…

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Goldene

For the first time, researchers have created a free-standing sheet of gold that is only one atom thick. This makes gold the first metal to be formulated into (freestanding) 2D sheets — opening up a host of exciting possibilities f…

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Sanctions On Israel

Israel’s allies have ramped up the pressure in recent weeks to allow more aid into Gaza to avert a worsening humanitarian crisis. But few have so far imposed sanctions on the Middle Eastern country, or boycotted products from Isra…

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Blue Corner Notice

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to issue a Blue Corner notice against absconding Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna. Prajwal fled to Germany on a diplomatic passport after nearly 3,000 videos showing him alleg…

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Chinese President's Visit To Europe

first visit to Europe in five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping appears intent on seizing opportunities to loosen the continent’s bonds with the United States and forge a world freed of american dominance. The Chinese leader has…

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Swell Waves

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) on May 3 forecasted that high sea waves, also known as swell waves, might hit the coastal areas of Goa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadwe…

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China's Chang'e 6 Moon Mission

its second mission to the far side of Moon. If successful, it will be the world’s first mission to bring back samples from the part of the Moon that the Earth never gets to see. The mission, known as Chang’e-6, lifted off from the…

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Artificial General Intelligence

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed his commitment to invest billions of dollars towards the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). But even as Altman continues to champion what is considered to be the pinnacle of…

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World Press Freedom Index

161 in 2023 to 159 in 2024, but this was because other countries had slipped in their rankings. The government has in the past dismissed international rankings of freedoms in India as propaganda. India’s performance is worse than…

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Article 361 Of The Constitution

complaint alleging sexual harassment has been filed in Kolkata against West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, Constitutional immunity bars the police from naming the Governor as an accused or even investigating the case. Article 36…

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Balanced Fertilisation

Balanced fertilisation — discouraging farmers from applying too much urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) or muriate of potash (MOP), which only have primary nutrients in high concentrations — is likely to be a key policy goal for th…

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Hydropower Generation Impacted

droughts in Colombia and Ecuador have severely hampered energy supplied by hydropower. How viable is the low-carbon renewable in an increasingly hot and dry world? Reliable, cheap and low carbon — since coming into use over a hund…

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US Fed Rates Unchanged

US Federal Reserve on May 1 said it is holding its benchmark rate steady after an uptick in inflation, and that it would continue to watch incoming price data before taking a call on when to cut rates. THE PREDICTIONS: The consens…

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Street Vendors Act

Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act came into effect on May 1, 2014, marking a significant milestone after nearly four decades of legal jurisprudence and the tireless efforts of street ve…

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Cocoa Industry Impacted

biscuits, candies, ice creams and cakes. It is the perfect treat for any time of the day, the most sought after edible indulgence in the world. But now, the chocolate industry is in a meltdown.

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International Workers Day

May 1 is observed as “May Day”, also referred to as “International Workers’ Day” and “Labour Day” in different countries across the world. The day commemorates the contributions of workers, and the labour movement. HAYMARKET AFFAI…

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Expanded Program On Immunization

2024 marks a significant milestone for immunisation programmes, both globally and in India. It commemorates 50 years since the launch of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974.…

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The Eggshell Skull Legal Principal

‘eggshell skull’ legal principle, the Supreme Court on April 23 restored the compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs awarded by the district consumer forum in a medical negligence case. The eggshell skull rule is a common law principle applie…

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