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Today's Headlines - 20 August 2024

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India’s green energy goals face stiff test

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On 15 August, Prime Minister reaffirmed India's ambitious goal to achieve 500 gigawatt (GW) of non-fossil-based energy capacity by 2030, covering renewables like solar, wind, biomass, and small hydro power, alongside nuclear and large hydro power.

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Hayflick Limit

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Leonard Hayflick renowned for discovering "Hayflick limit",died at the age of 96 due to pancreatic cancer.

Germany's membership in UN Command signals commitment to Indo-Pacific

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Recently Germany officially joined the U.S.-led U.N. Command in South Korea.

Restoring the Banni Grasslands

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A recent study titled ‘Maximizing ecological value and assessing land suitability for sustainable grassland management in Asia’s largest tropical grassland, Western India’, assessed the suitability of different areas within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, with ecological value as the primary focus.

Liquid Water discovered on Mars for the first time

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According to a new study, there could be oceans’ worth of liquid water deep in the rocky outer crust of Mars.

Honeybee Communication

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Honeybees possess one of the most intricate forms of non-human communication, known as the "waggle dance."

Orangutan Adoption Plan for Palm Oil Importers

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Malaysia has unveiled a new conservation initiative allowing companies that import palm oil to adopt orangutans.

Owlflies

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A rare species of owlfly has been rediscovered after 75 years from Kerala by researchers.

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