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IIT Guwahati Transfers Pioneering Swine Fever Vaccine Technology to BioMed Pvt

The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has transferred a first-of-its-kind vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt. Ltd., a company specializing in vaccine manufacturing. This revolutionary technology involves a recombinant vector vaccine specifically designed to combat the classical swine fever virus in pigs and wild boars. It fills a significant gap in India’s vaccine landscape.

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Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian to Score 12,000 T20 Runs

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score 12,000 runs in the T20 format. Kohli accomplished this remarkable feat during the opening match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Breaking Down the Numbers Kohli’s 12,000 runs include his scores for RCB in the IPL

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Aviation Week Laureates Award Was Given To ISRO For Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Aviation Week Laureates Award for its remarkable achievements in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Ambassador at the Indian Embassy in the US, accepted the award on behalf of ISRO. About Aviation Week Laureates Award: Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Operational Duration: Both Vikram and Pragyan are designed to operate for one lunar day,

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Sharath Kamal to be Indian Flagbearer at Paris Olympics 2024

Ace table tennis player Sharath Kamal will be the Indian team’s flagbearer for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The announcement was made by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Ranked World No. 88, Kamal has won the national table tennis championship a record 10 times. He has also claimed 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG), including

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World Water Day 2024, Date, Theme, History and Significance

Every year on March 22, we celebrate World Water Day to recognize the importance of freshwater. This year, the occasion holds extra significance amid the ongoing Bengaluru water crisis. The tech hub is facing severe water shortage due to failed monsoons and drying groundwater resources. The theme for World Water Day 2024 is ‘Water for

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World Oral Health Day 2024: A Call for Action

On World Oral Health Day on 20 March 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for action in the South-East Asia Region and among partners to promote oral health and reduce the burden of oral diseases. Oral diseases are among the most common non-communicable diseases worldwide. In 2019, there were an estimated 3.5 billion

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World Down Syndrome Day 2024, Date, History and Significance

Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21. In 2024, it falls on Thursday, March 21. Down Syndrome is a condition that can affect a person physically and mentally. It makes communication and social interactions challenging. In Down Syndrome, a person has an extra chromosome which affects how their body and brain

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World Poetry Day 2024, Date, History And Significance

On March 21, people throughout the world celebrate World Poetry Day to honour an expression of language with which they can all identify. Every country’s past contains poetry, which unites people through shared humanity and values. Even the most simple poems can spark conversation. “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” is the celebratory theme for World

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Renowned Indian Dancer Dr. Uma Rele was Honoured with the Maharashtra Gaurav Award

Dr. Uma Rele, the esteemed Principal of Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai, has been conferred with the prestigious Maharashtra Gaurav Award. The honour was bestowed upon her by Maharashtra Industrial Minister Uday Sawant and Minister Deepak Vasant Kesarkar in recognition of her invaluable contributions to the realm of Indian classical dance, particularly Bharata Natyam. Dr. Uma Rele’s journey in

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Indian Army Inducts First Apache 451 Aviation Squadron

The Indian Army has raised its first squadron, the 451 Aviation Squadron, to operate the newly acquired AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The squadron was formally established on March 15 at Jodhpur. In February 2020, India signed a deal worth around $800 million with Boeing for six Apache helicopters for the Indian Army. As part of the deal, six pilots

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