Context: Recently, during a strong solar storm hitting the Earth, an aurora borealis was sighted over Hanle village in Ladakh. More on the News: About the auroras: Causes of auroras: Impact of
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Context: Researchers from the University of Kashmir recently captured four snow leopards (Panthera uncia) on camera in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, Jammu and Kashmir. Key highlights of the research:
Context: With the high load of disease burden linked to unhealthy diets, the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has published 17 dietary guidelines to fulfil essential nutrient needs and prevent