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Solar energy mini grids
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Solar energy mini grids

Science & Tech 14/11/23 09:50 AM IST
by Mahesh

'There is a private sector-led revolution underway to lift 500 million people out of energy poverty.' The transformation is thanks to clean energy mini-grids that are popping up in rural communitie Read More...

Community rights and forest conservation
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Community rights and forest conservation

Science & Tech 14/11/23 09:20 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Forest Conservation Amendment Act of 2023 has received limited attention and little discussion about its impact on forests and its inhabitants.' From the colonial forest law in 1865 to the For Read More...

Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system
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Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system

Science & Tech 14/11/23 08:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'An Indian Member of Parliament (MP) is said to represent 2.5 million citizens, on average.' In comparison, a U.S. House of Representatives member typically represents approximately 7,00,000 citi Read More...

33rd Conference of  WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific
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33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific

Science & Tech 13/11/23 15:33 PM IST
by Mahesh

'India will host the 33rd Conference of World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific in New Delhi on 13th November 2023.' The delegates from 36 member countr Read More...

Process of Cloud Seeding
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Process of Cloud Seeding

Science & Tech 12/11/23 14:49 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Delhi government is considering implementing artificial rain through cloud seeding this month to combat the rising air pollution levels in the city.' The IIT team informed the Delhi government Read More...

Saturn’s rings briefly ‘disappear’ from view in 2025
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Saturn’s rings briefly ‘disappear’ from view in 2025

Science & Tech 12/11/23 14:42 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The intricate rings of Saturn are gradually fading away, and by 2025, they will no longer be visible from Earth.' However, they will be visible again in 2032. Although the rings are incredibly wid Read More...

Goddess Lakshmi, from the Vedas to the modern masters of Indian painting
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Goddess Lakshmi, from the Vedas to the modern masters of Indian painting

Science & Tech 12/11/23 14:33 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, is believed to roam the earth on Diwali, and is welcomed into homes by devotees around the country.' The Goddess is easy to recognise Read More...

Smart Cities ranking
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Smart Cities ranking

Science & Tech 12/11/23 14:13 PM IST
by Mahesh

'As the Smart Cities Mission approaches the June 2024 deadline, cities in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan account for the top 10 in terms of completion of p Read More...

Iceland declares state of emergency after series of powerful earthquakes rock Reykjanes peninsula
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Iceland declares state of emergency after series of powerful earthquakes rock Reykjanes peninsula

Science & Tech 12/11/23 14:02 PM IST
by Mahesh

'An Icelandic town near the capital Reykjavik and home to some 4,000 people was evacuated overnight after hundreds of tremors caused fears of a volcanic eruption.' The town — around 40 kilome Read More...

Tackling Stubble Burning
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Tackling Stubble Burning

Science & Tech 11/11/23 21:51 PM IST
by Mahesh

'With the air quality index (AQI) (PM 2.5) breaching the 400 mark in Delhi for most days this week, the Supreme Court (SC) bench has come down heavily on the adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajas Read More...