Recently, paleontologists unveiled the fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million years that was discovered in a Peruvian desert.
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Scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal
The US backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah began on November 27, 2024. Blue Line UNSC Resolution 1701
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024
November 25 marks the 31st International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, since the UN General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women in 1993.
Ingestible capsules developed inspired by the jetting systems of cephalopods
A team of scientists has developed ingestible capsules that release a burst of drugs directly inside the stomach or other parts of the digestive system. Cephalopods
Constitution of India Day
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the commemoration of 75 years of adoption of the Constitution in the Central Hall of Parliament House on November 26, 2024. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has participated in the programme Read More …
Pennaiyar river water dispute
The Supreme Court on November 26, 2024 asked the Union government to place on record the report prepared by a committee negotiating a dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the sharing of the Pennaiyar river water.
Black thrips
The dreaded black thrips infestation has surfaced in the chilli crop once again around Ballari, a key growing region for the spices crop in Karnataka, and parts of Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh.
TeacherApp
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, in New Delhi unveiled the TeacherApp.
One Nation One Subscription
The Union Cabinet has approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publication.
Union Cabinet launches National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
The Union Cabinet on November 25, 2024 launched the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). Key points
Heo Hydro Electric Project (HEP)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved investment of Rs.1939 crore for construction of Heo Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period for the project is 50 months. The project with Read More …
National Milk Day 2024
Observed annually on November 26, National Milk Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, celebrated as the “Father of the White Revolution” in India.
Atal Innovation Mission 2.0
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of its flagship initiative, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under the aegis of NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope of work and an allocated budget of Rs.2,750 crore for the period till March Read More …
Supreme Court decision on ‘socialist, secular’ in the Preamble
The Supreme Court on 25 November upheld the inclusion of ‘socialist, secular’ in the Preamble of the Constitution. Petitioners arguments: Supreme Court’s observations:
Nayi Chetna 3.0
The rural development department of Government of India has launched a new campaign, Nayi Chetna, against gender violence.