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Recently, the Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force, in a coordinated operation with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), successfully apprehended an international wildlife offender. The individual was wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice, highlighting India’s active participation in global law enforcement against wildlife crimes. What is an INTERPOL Red Notice? An INTERPOL Red Notice is an international alert issued to law enforcement agencies worldwide, requesting them to

Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC)

A recent study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) has, for the first time, simultaneously estimated the daily salt and iodine consumption levels of adults in India. The study also examined the impact of World Health Organization (WHO) recommended salt intake levels on iodine consumption and adequacy in the population. Key Point: Balancing salt reduction with iodine sufficiency is critical for public health interventions in India. About the Centre for Chronic Disease Contr

Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address

The Department of Posts has recently released a draft amendment to the Post Office Act, 2023 to introduce a new digital addressing framework known as the Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA). The initiative aims to create an interoperable, standardised, and user-centric digital addressing system for India. About Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA) The DHRUVA platform, developed by the Department of Posts, lays the foundation for a nati

AstroSat

Recently, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) marked the completion of ten years of successful operation of the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) onboard AstroSat. The milestone highlights the long-term scientific contribution of UVIT in ultraviolet astronomy. About AstroSat AstroSat is India’s first dedicated space observatory designed to study celestial objects across multiple wavelengths. It observes the universe simultaneously in X-ray, ultraviolet, and limited opti