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Chemical ban helping ozone hole recover: Nasa

An international ban on chlorine-containing man-made chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), has resulted in about 20% less ozone depletion.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018

Kerala battles a new health risk

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as a major concern in the health as well as allied sectors such as veterinary, dairy, fisheries and poultry.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018

10% gender gap in Jan Dhan accounts: study

The World Bank’s policy research working paper ‘Making It Easier to Apply for a Bank Account: A Study of the Indian Market’ (2017).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018

Medaram’s Jatara to get national tag

Central government is likely to declare Medaram’s Sammakka-Sarakka/Saralamma Jatara a national festival this year.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018

India’s second FTII to be set up in Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh would get its first Film and Television Institute, being set up by the Union Government as part of tapping the potential of the Northeastern region.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Jan 2018