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National Quantum Mission
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National Quantum Mission

Science & Tech 20/12/24 11:09 AM IST
by Mahesh

'National Quantum mission be implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology.' The mission planned for 2023-2031 aims to seed, nurture Read More...

First-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges dolphin
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First-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges dolphin

Science & Tech 20/12/24 10:54 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The first ever Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was tagged in Assam is being deemed as a historic milestone for Project Dolphin, the movement aimed towards conserving India’s Nationa Read More...

Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendations on MSP
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Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendations on MSP

Science & Tech 19/12/24 10:23 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A parliamentary committee  has recommended implementing a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price, amid a slew of measures to improve farmers’ welfare.' The Parliamentary Standing Co Read More...

Climate change and biodiversity loss are connected
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Climate change and biodiversity loss are connected

Science & Tech 19/12/24 10:12 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A new major scientific report has highlighted the strong interlinkages between some of the biggest challenges facing humankind such as climate change, biodiversity loss and hunger, and emphasised on Read More...

Carbon Market
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Carbon Market

Science & Tech 18/12/24 11:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Carbon markets are a tool for putting a price on carbon emissions. It allows the trade of carbon credits with the overall objective of bringing down emissions.' These markets create incentives t Read More...

One Nation, One Election Bills introduced
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One Nation, One Election Bills introduced

Science & Tech 18/12/24 10:12 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024' and 'The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024', which propose simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and state assemb Read More...

Procedure for removing judges
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Procedure for removing judges

Science & Tech 17/12/24 10:39 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Fifty-five MPs of the Rajya Sabha have submitted a motion, for removing Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, to Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.' Articles 124 and 217 of the Cons Read More...

More online exams, policy to allot centres
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More online exams, policy to allot centres

Science & Tech 17/12/24 10:26 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A high-level committee headed by former ISRO Chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan submitted a report recently to the Ministry of Education, suggesting measures for the “smooth and fair” conduct of Read More...

La Niña
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La Niña

Science & Tech 14/12/24 10:28 AM IST
by Mahesh

'With only a few days remaining in the year, there are enough reasons and data to suggest that 2024 could be the warmest year ever recorded, surpassing 2016. ' Among the many contributors to this Read More...

One Nation, One Subscription
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One Nation, One Subscription

Science & Tech 13/12/24 15:29 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Indian government announced the launch of its ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) plan to improve access to expensive research journals to the country’s public education and r Read More...