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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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India Sends 1st Batch Of Humanitarian Aid To Bolivia To Combat Forest Fires
India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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Keep Your Stomach Happy With These 5 Fibre-Rich Foods
But fret not! One simple way to combat these pesky problems lies in adjusting what's on your plate.
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Parliament Passes Bill to Levy 28 Percent GST on Online Games; Offshore Gaming Firms to Need Registration
Parliament on Friday approved amendments to the Central and Integrated GST laws to levy 28 percent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse race clubs. The CGST amendment bill defines 'online gaming' as a game on the internet or an electronic network.
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Nutrition: 5 Reasons Why You Should Consume Jal Jeera In Summers & How To Make It
Jal jeera aids in improving the immune system, providing energy, and reducing body heat, helping to combat the effects of heat stroke and dehydration, here's how you can make it at home.
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Financial Aid "Lifeblood" Of Terrorism: Ajit Doval In Key NSAs Meet
The NSAs of India and Central Asian countries on Tuesday called for collective action to combat challenges like terror financing, radicalisation and use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism.
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India To Contribute $500,000 To UN Trust Fund For Counter-Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that India will contribute $500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year to aid capacity-building support to member states in combating terrorism.
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Davos Booster For $18 Billion Fund To Combat AIDS, TB, Malaria
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced its first pledge from the private sector on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, in Davos
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US Proposes Hike In Assistance To India In Clean Energy, Digital Economy
US President Joe Biden has proposed to increase the developmental assistance to India in clean energy, digital economy, and also in combating increasing authoritarianism.
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Snapchat Limits Friend Suggestions for Teen Accounts, Reveals Measures to Combat Drug Spread
Snapchat has announced changes to its Quick Add feature that will limit minors profiles from being shown to adults unless they have a certain amount of friends in common with them. The move is designed to prevent drug dealers from contacting minors on the app. The service also detailed other changes and steps it has taken to combat the spread of dr...
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UAE's Emirates Transports Covid Relief Materials For Free To India
Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates on Tuesday said that it has flown around 100 tonnes of COVID-19 relief material, free of charge to India to help the country combat with coronavirus pandemic.
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Repeated Discrimination: Mamata Banerjee On Centre's Cyclone Aid To Bengal
Mamata Banerjee today pointed out that the Centre, despite promising all forms of assistance to combat Cyclone Yaas, has agreed to provide an advance of Rs 400 crore only, while Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are being given Rs 600 crore each.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Lauds Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank For Fast-Tracking COVID Aid
Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday praised the efforts of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for fast-tracking financial assistance of about $10 billion to its member countries including India to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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US Announces $8 Billion Coronavirus Aid As Death Count Rises To 12
US lawmakers passed an emergency $8.3 billion spending bill to combat the coronavirus Thursday as health workers boarded a cruise ship held off the coast of San Francisco to test sick passengers and crew.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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India Sends 1st Batch Of Humanitarian Aid To Bolivia To Combat Forest Fires
India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.
-
Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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Keep Your Stomach Happy With These 5 Fibre-Rich Foods
But fret not! One simple way to combat these pesky problems lies in adjusting what's on your plate.
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Parliament Passes Bill to Levy 28 Percent GST on Online Games; Offshore Gaming Firms to Need Registration
Parliament on Friday approved amendments to the Central and Integrated GST laws to levy 28 percent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse race clubs. The CGST amendment bill defines 'online gaming' as a game on the internet or an electronic network.
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Nutrition: 5 Reasons Why You Should Consume Jal Jeera In Summers & How To Make It
Jal jeera aids in improving the immune system, providing energy, and reducing body heat, helping to combat the effects of heat stroke and dehydration, here's how you can make it at home.
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Financial Aid "Lifeblood" Of Terrorism: Ajit Doval In Key NSAs Meet
The NSAs of India and Central Asian countries on Tuesday called for collective action to combat challenges like terror financing, radicalisation and use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism.
-
India To Contribute $500,000 To UN Trust Fund For Counter-Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that India will contribute $500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year to aid capacity-building support to member states in combating terrorism.
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Davos Booster For $18 Billion Fund To Combat AIDS, TB, Malaria
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced its first pledge from the private sector on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, in Davos
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US Proposes Hike In Assistance To India In Clean Energy, Digital Economy
US President Joe Biden has proposed to increase the developmental assistance to India in clean energy, digital economy, and also in combating increasing authoritarianism.
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Snapchat Limits Friend Suggestions for Teen Accounts, Reveals Measures to Combat Drug Spread
Snapchat has announced changes to its Quick Add feature that will limit minors profiles from being shown to adults unless they have a certain amount of friends in common with them. The move is designed to prevent drug dealers from contacting minors on the app. The service also detailed other changes and steps it has taken to combat the spread of dr...
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UAE's Emirates Transports Covid Relief Materials For Free To India
Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates on Tuesday said that it has flown around 100 tonnes of COVID-19 relief material, free of charge to India to help the country combat with coronavirus pandemic.
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Repeated Discrimination: Mamata Banerjee On Centre's Cyclone Aid To Bengal
Mamata Banerjee today pointed out that the Centre, despite promising all forms of assistance to combat Cyclone Yaas, has agreed to provide an advance of Rs 400 crore only, while Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are being given Rs 600 crore each.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Lauds Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank For Fast-Tracking COVID Aid
Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday praised the efforts of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for fast-tracking financial assistance of about $10 billion to its member countries including India to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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US Announces $8 Billion Coronavirus Aid As Death Count Rises To 12
US lawmakers passed an emergency $8.3 billion spending bill to combat the coronavirus Thursday as health workers boarded a cruise ship held off the coast of San Francisco to test sick passengers and crew.
