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India’s First Indigenous Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant

India marked advancement in healthcare waste management with the launch of its first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant named Sṛjanam at AIIMS New Delhi. This innovative technology,...

 February 11, 2025

La Niña’s Unexpected Impact on Global Temperatures

The global average surface air temperature reached a record high of 1.75 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This spike occurred despite the onset of La Niña conditions, which...

 February 11, 2025

Australia’s Climate Crisis

Australia is experiencing climate changes. The Bureau of Meteorology recently reported that 2024 was the second warmest year since 1901. This follows the World Meteorological Organization declaring 2023...

 February 10, 2025

Crocodile Counting in Gujarat’s Vishwamitri River

The Vishwamitri River in Vadodara, Gujarat, recently underwent counting exercise for its crocodile population. Conducted over two days, the event concluded on February 6, 2025. The analysis of...

 February 8, 2025

Nuclear Energy’s Revival Amidst Growing Electricity Demand

In recent years, nuclear energy has experienced a renewed interest due to increasing electricity demand. The global shift towards renewable energy sources began after the Fukushima disaster in...

 February 8, 2025

India’s Evolving Climate Strategy and Economic Growth

India's approach to the climate crisis has undergone a notable transformation in recent times. The nation is increasingly prioritising adaptation over mitigation in its climate policies. This shift...

 February 8, 2025

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Overview

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG - MBY) is initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024. Its primary aim is to promote the...

 February 7, 2025

Impact of Climate Change on Cocoa Production

Recent studies reveal that climate change poses threat to cocoa production in West and Central Africa. This region is responsible for over 70% of the world's cocoa supply....

 February 7, 2025

Breakthrough in Kangaroo IVF for Conservation Efforts

In advancement for wildlife conservation, scientists at the University of Queensland have successfully produced the first kangaroo embryos through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). This pioneering study, published in...

 February 7, 2025

Mediterranean Sea Faces Severe Impact from Climate Change

Recent studies indicate that climate change poses threat to the Mediterranean Sea. A study published by European scientists on February 3, 2025, warns of a potential 41 per...

 February 7, 2025

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