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Man-made materials in nests can bring risks for birds: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to new research, 176 bird species around the world use a variety of anthropogenic materials in their nests. Birds use our leftover or discarded materials all over the world. Seabirds in Australia use fishing nets in their nests, ospreys in North America use baler twine, city birds
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Rising temperatures make it tough for birds to breed: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Rising global temperatures, according to research, make it more challenging for birds to determine when spring and breeding season are here. The research was released in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science publication.
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Yogi govt to give grant of Rs 40,000 on purchase of indigenous cows from o
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In an effort to promote the breeding of indigenous cows and raise the income of cow herders, the Yogi government has decided to offer a grant of Rs 40,000 for the purchase of indigenous cows from other states under the Nand Baba Milk Mission.
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Schools in Kerala observe 'dry day' to tackle infectious diseases
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Earlier on Thursday, Kerala state health department authorities announced that 'dry day' will be observed on Friday in schools, on Saturday in offices, and on Sunday at houses for the next few weeks to prevent mosquito vector breeding.
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Genomic resources to improve climate resilience of fish: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Researchers discovered candidate genes that could help fish tolerate warmer and saltier water, potentially providing a valuable resource for freshwater aquaculture breeding programmes. The study's findings were recently published in the journal 'Genomics.'
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Pakistan's multiple crises become breeding ground for heightened faith-dri
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistani analyst Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director of the Center for Research and Security Studies, Islamabad, wrote for East Asia Forum in March that terrorist attacks peaked in 2013, averaging just under four attacks a day, with nearly 2700 total fatalities.
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Study finds genomic resources to improve fisheries' climate resilience
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Researchers found candidate genes that could help fish tolerate warmer and saltier water have been identified, potentially providing a vital resource to guide breeding programmes in freshwater aquaculture.
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Study reveals how studying poop may help us boost white rhino populations
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
North Carolina State University researchers discovered major differences in the gut microbiota of female southern white rhinos that are breeding well in captivity vs females that are not reproducing successfully in captivity. The findings raise concerns regarding the potential function of a
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Pakistan's economic misery aiding terrorism and religious fanaticism
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
About 40 per cent of the people are below the poverty line in Pakistan. Poverty is the most fertile breeding ground for terrorism as evidenced in the country. Many of the misled suicide bombers who offered their services to the Jihadi organizations were prompted to do so due to frustration,
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Border Security Force orders court of inquiry after sniffer dog gets pregn
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A senior BSF officer informed that highly trained BSF dogs are kept under the supervision of their handlers and have to undergo regular health checkups. "These dogs are never brought into contact with other dogs. And breeding is performed under the supervision of a veterinary doctor," said a
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Chhattisgarh: University develops advanced variety of paddy that can yield
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The Indira Gandhi Agricultural University of Raipur has developed an advanced variety of paddy named 'Vikram TCR', through a mechanism called mutation breeding radiation.
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Some countries made 'terrorism' their state policy: Shah in veiled referen
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The veiled reference comes as India has been vociferously telling the world about Pakistan's use of terrorism as state policy, at several world forums. Asides from this, New Delhi has been asking the world for greater scrutiny of Pakistan's actions in breeding terrorism.
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