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The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) recently issued a show cause notice to the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS). The notice asks CSDS to disclose the source of funding for its studies related to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and the Maharashtra Assembly polls. About the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) The ICSSR is the apex body of the Government of India for research in the social and hum

Huntington's Disease

The Union and State Governments have yet to include Huntington's Disease (HD) in the rare disease category under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, a demand that was raised by patients and caregivers in 2024.. About Huntington's Disease (HD) Huntington's Disease (HD) is a genetic neurodegenerative condition that primarily affects the brain cells. It is a progressive disease, meaning its symptoms worsen over time. HD is inherited, which means that it can be passed down f

Dal Lake

The iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, recently hosted the first-ever races in rowing, kayaking, and canoeing as part of the Khelo India Water Sports Festival.. About Dal Lake Location: Dal Lake is a mid-altitude urban lake located in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains and is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir. Significance: Often referred to as the “Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir”

Drake Passage

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 recently struck the Drake Passage, triggering a brief tsunami alert. The quake’s epicenter was located in this turbulent waterway between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica. About Drake Passage The Drake Passage lies between South America’s Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. Named after Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. It is a deep, wide