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Giraffe Conservation – Urgent Need for Taxonomic Reassessment

The giraffe population in Africa is facing a critical decline. Factors such as climate change, habitat loss, and poaching are driving these majestic animals towards extinction. Recent research...

 January 8, 2025

Global Health Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

The Tufts University study published in January 2025 marks the severe global health effects of sugar-sweetened beverages. This research indicates that in 2020, these drinks contributed to new...

 January 8, 2025

India’s GDP Growth Estimates for Financial Year 2024-25

India's economic landscape is currently marked by a projected growth rate of 6.4 per cent for the financial year 2024-25. This estimate, released by the Ministry of Statistics...

 January 8, 2025

New Spider Species Named After Jay Chou’s Songs

In January 2025, a Chinese scientist made headlines by naming 16 newly discovered spider species after popular songs by Mandopop star Jay Chou. Mi Xiaoqi, a professor at...

 January 8, 2025

Canada and the United States – Merger Discussions Resurface

In early January 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. This unexpected political shift sparked a provocative response from US President-elect Donald Trump. He suggested that...

 January 8, 2025

The Enigma of the Indus Valley Script Decipherment

The Indus Valley Civilisation, flourishing between 3300 and 1300 BCE, remains one of history's great mysteries. Despite extensive archaeological efforts, the script associated with this ancient culture has...

 January 8, 2025

Challenges and Opportunities in Indo-US Nuclear Collaboration

The Indo-US nuclear collaboration has entered a new phase with recent discussions aimed at overcoming legal barriers. The dialogue focuses on enhancing cooperation in nuclear technology and manufacturing....

 January 8, 2025

H5N1 Bird Flu – First Human Death in the US

The H5N1 bird flu virus has caused its first human fatality in the United States. A 65-year-old Louisiana resident died after being hospitalised since mid-December 2024. This case...

 January 8, 2025

7.1 Earthquake Hits Tibet

On January 7, 2025, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 struck Tibet, near the Nepal border. This earthquake resulted in casualties and damage. Reports indicate 95 fatalities and numerous...

 January 8, 2025

Gender Equality Progress at Indian Institutes of Technology

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have witnessed progress in gender equality over the last six years. The introduction of a 20% supernumerary quota for women in 2018...

 January 7, 2025

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