Sentinel-1C Satellite Launch
The Sentinel-1C satellite was successfully launched from French Guiana using the Vega-C rocket, marking the rocket’s return after a two-year hiatus due to its first…
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Himachal Pradesh Drone Stations for Disaster Management
Himachal Pradesh plans to establish drone stations for enhanced disaster management with an allocated budget of ₹800 crore. These stations, modeled like bus terminals, will…
NHAI Performance Rating System
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a performance rating system to evaluate highway concessionaires, aiming to enhance accountability and ensure safer roads.…
Human-Cape Buffalo Conflicts
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2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD)
The 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD), launched by CGIAR at COP16 in Riyadh, addresses challenges faced by drylands, home to 2.7 billion people.…
International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience
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India’s Forex Reserves Increase
India’s foreign exchange reserves (forex reserves) increased to $658.09 billion on November 9, 2024, marking a rise of $1.51 billion after nine weeks of declines.…
Insurance Amendment Bill 2024
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Decline in Sharks and Rays
Since 1970, shark and ray populations have declined by over 50% globally, with one-third of species now at risk of extinction. Key drivers include overfishing,…
