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UAE Sinks Ships to Build Artificial Reefs

November 11, 2025

 

  • In a unique blend of marine conservation and eco-tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deliberately scuttled three decommissioned vessels—Inchcape 1, Inchcape 2, and Inchcape 10—off its east coast to create artificial reefs. The project aims to enhance marine biodiversity, support fisheries, and attract divers, turning the region into a hub for sustainable ocean-based tourism.

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IOC Weighs Universal Ban on Transgender Women for LA 2028

November 11, 2025

 

  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reportedly considering a universal eligibility rule that could bar transgender women from competing in female categories at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28). The move, if implemented, would replace the current sport-by-sport framework with a single global standard, significantly altering how gender eligibility is governed in international sports.

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Canada Loses Measles-Free Status: Experts Warn US Could Be Next

November 11, 2025

 

  • The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has officially declared that Canada has lost its measles-free status, ending more than two decades of elimination success. The change follows over 12 months of continuous measles transmission, primarily in under-vaccinated communities, marking a serious public health setback for one of the world’s most developed healthcare systems.

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Mizoram and NITI Aayog to Hold Joint Tourism Conclave

November 11, 2025

 

  • In a bid to accelerate tourism-driven growth in the Northeast, Mizoram’s Tourism Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar and NITI Aayog member Dr. V.K. Paul have agreed to jointly organise the “Mizoram Tourism Conclave”. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting in New Delhi, aimed at developing strategic partnerships to strengthen Mizoram’s tourism potential through stakeholder participation and policy coordination.

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Defend Farmers’ Rights, Protect Genetic Resources, Scientists Tell Government Ahead of Lima Meet

November 11, 2025

 

  • Ahead of the 11th Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) in Lima, Peru (November 24–29, 2025), a group of Indian scientists has urged the government to take a strong stance to protect India’s farmers’ rights and national sovereignty over genetic resources.

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