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Today's Headlines - 31 May 2024

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Global food policy report 2024

GS Paper II & III

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A new global report has raised concerns about dietary habits in India, highlighting a significant increase in the consumption of unhealthy foods compared to nutritious options.

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LignoSat: World's First Wooden Satellite 

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Japanese researchers have developed LignoSat, a wooden satellite crafted from magnolia wood to combat space debris.

EarthCARE satellite (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) 

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The European Space Agency’s (ESA) EarthCARE satellite, poised to revolutionize our understanding of how clouds and aerosols affect our climate, has been launched. 

3D-printed Rocket Engine

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In a remarkable achievement, IIT Madras’ startup, Agnikul Cosmos, has launched the world’s first rocket with a single-piece three-dimensional (3D) printed engine.

Monsoon Croaks’ ropes in public to monitor Kerala’s frogs

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The Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics under the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is organising Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024, a citizen science programme aimed at documenting the frogs of Kerala during the monsoon season.

Diadromous fish

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A new study has found that 62% of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) dedicated to protect rare migratory fish species fall outside their core habitats.

India assumes the chair of the Colombo Process

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India has become chair of the regional grouping Colombo Process for the first time for 2024-26.

UN Military Gender Advocate Award, 2023

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Major Radhika Sen of the UN mission in Congo was honored With UN's Military Gender Advocate Award, 2023.

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