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Kovind committee’s ‘One nation, one election’ recommendation gets Cabinet nod
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Kovind committee’s ‘One nation, one election’ recommendation gets Cabinet nod

Science & Tech 19/09/24 09:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to hold simultaneous elections in India, as recommended by a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.' It recommended a common Read More...

Indus Waters Treaty
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Indus Waters Treaty

Science & Tech 19/09/24 09:22 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A year-and-a-half after New Delhi issued a notice to Islamabad seeking the “modification” of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in January 2023, India has once again sent a formal notice to Pa Read More...

Current status of the introduction of African cheetahs
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Current status of the introduction of African cheetahs

Science & Tech 18/09/24 11:50 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Cheetah Action Plan (CAP) represents India’s ambitious effort to introduce African cheetahs into its ecosystems, with a focus on both conserving the species and restoring the health of sava Read More...

How good are modern telescopes?
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How good are modern telescopes?

Science & Tech 18/09/24 11:07 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The modern telescope is a window into the universe, a sophisticated paintbrush in the hands of skilled astronomers that brings the fantastical wonders of the cosmos into view.' And in so doing, Read More...

Impact of emergency provisions on Centre-State relations
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Impact of emergency provisions on Centre-State relations

Science & Tech 17/09/24 11:20 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The recent spate of renewed violence in Manipur has once again triggered the discussion around Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions by the Centre.' India is a federation wi Read More...

Status of reservoirs in India
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Status of reservoirs in India

Science & Tech 17/09/24 11:06 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Since the southwest monsoon covered the entire country on July 2, the majority of geographical regions have received steady or continuous rainfall.' As on September 12, the country had received 83 Read More...

Odisha’s Subhadra scheme
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Odisha’s Subhadra scheme

Science & Tech 17/09/24 10:37 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch the Odisha government's flagship women-centric initiative, Subhadra Yojana.' Under Subhadra Yojana, named after Goddess Subhadra, the sister of Read More...

Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) Portal
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Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) Portal

Science & Tech 17/09/24 10:29 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal launched Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR), a digital platform for startups recently  to facilitate growth of the Indian startu Read More...

Mission Mausam
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Mission Mausam

Science & Tech 15/09/24 20:04 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the the Cabinet cleared a ?2,000 crore programme called Mission Mausam to upgrade infrastructure used to make atmospheric observations.' It will involve a major upgrade of instruments Read More...

Typhoon Yagi
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Typhoon Yagi

Science & Tech 15/09/24 19:53 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Millions of people in Southeast Asia continue to struggle with torrential rains, floods, and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi — the strongest tropical cyclone Asia.' While Typhoon Yagi Read More...