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Seven-Month Fishing Ban Imposed to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles in Gahirmatha

Nov 01, 2025

 

  • A seven-month fishing ban has been enforced in the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary of Kendrapada district, Odisha, from November 1 to May 31 to protect the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles during their annual mating and nesting season. The sanctuary, known for its rich marine biodiversity, is one of the most important nesting sites for Olive Ridleys in the world.

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India Excludes China, Pakistan, and Turkiye from 2026 International Fleet Review

Nov 01, 2025
 
  • India has decided not to invite China, Pakistan, and Turkiye to the third International Fleet Review (IFR) scheduled to take place in Visakhapatnam in February 2026. The event will be reviewed by President Droupadi Murmu and held alongside the Milan multilateral naval exercise and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). So far, 55 countries, including the United States and Russia, have confirmed participation, showcasing India’s growing naval stature.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Nov 01, 2025

 

  • November is globally observed as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on education, prevention, and early detection of the world’s leading cause of cancer deaths. While tobacco use remains the primary cause, recent studies have confirmed air pollution—particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5)—as a growing environmental driver of lung cancer, even among non-smokers.

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Kerala Becomes India’s First State to Eliminate Extreme Poverty

Nov 01, 2025

 

  • Kerala has become the first state in India to eradicate extreme poverty, marking a major milestone in its social development journey. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the achievement in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on November 1, 2025, coinciding with the state’s Formation Day. The declaration represents the successful culmination of a four-year mission launched in 2021, soon after the government’s second term began.

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Xi Jinping Pushes for World AI Cooperation Organisation

Nov 01, 2025

 

  • At the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the creation of a “World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization” to regulate and coordinate global AI development. The initiative reflects China’s ambition to take a leadership role in shaping international AI governance and offer an alternative to the US-led framework on technology and trade.

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