Topic: Mozambique
After years of poaching, elephants in Africa are now evolving to be tuskless
Princeton University researchers sequence genome of tuskless & tusked elephants to deduce which genes are responsible for rapid spread of tuskless female elephants in Mozambique.
In disaster-prone Mozambique, cyclone Idai likely to become worst-ever tropical storm
In Mozambique, which has the longest stretch of Indian Ocean coastline, death toll is expected to cross 1,000 & Idai has destroyed 90% of its coastal city Beira.
Over 1000 feared dead in cyclone Idai in Mozambique
British PM Theresa May prepares for extension as Speaker denies vote on another Brexit bill, and Justin Trudeau’s crisis deepens as his top civil servant resigns amid scandal.
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Studies show being an optimist is linked to a longer life. But it’s not as simple
Research shows optimism can change over time, and can be cultivated by engaging in simple exercises.
Does breaking up big states boost economy? Data doesn’t back up hype, says Indian study
The study by researchers at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research looked at economic impact of reorganising Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar in the year 2000.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.