Context: Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the first set of citizenship certificates under the new Citizenship (Amendment) Act Rules. More on the news: About the Citizenship (Amendment) Act:
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Context: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a biocontrol agent, Trichoderma asperellum (2% WP), to combat foot rot disease in Basmati rice. Key points: Foot Rot Disease in Basmati Rice Foot
Context: Recently, Hamas agreed to a three-phase ceasefire, but Israel found the terms diluted and thus unacceptable. More on the News: The three-phase ceasefire proposal: Why Israel rejected the proposal: What is next? Also
Context: Richard Slayman, the first human recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, passed away around two months after the surgery. About Xeno transplantation It is a medical procedure
Context: Recently, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) launched the 3rd edition of the World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 in Vienna, Austria. About the Report: The United
Context: World Lupus Day is observed annually on May 10th by the World Lupus Federation (WLF). Historical background World Lupus Federation (WLF) About Lupus Disease Symptoms of Lupus: Complications: Demographics:
Context: Recently, a commission headed by Justice (retired) Brojendra Prasad Katakey related to the rat-hole mining issue has voiced concerns about the slow restoration rate of environmental damage caused by rat-hole coal