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European Commission grants GI tag for Himachal’s Kangra tea
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European Commission grants GI tag for Himachal’s Kangra tea

Science & Tech 02/04/23 16:18 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The European Union (EU) has granted the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag to Kangra tea.' This will help the tea growers of Kangra export their produce to Europe. Kangra tea is grown 900-1,400 mete Read More...

Monster black hole that could eat 30 billion suns discovered
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Monster black hole that could eat 30 billion suns discovered

Science & Tech 02/04/23 16:11 PM IST
by Mahesh

'When a star collapses at the end of its life, it gives birth to black hole, the villains of the universe that do not even let light pass through them.' Astronomers have now discovered the biggest Read More...

Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India's Young Minds
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Atal Innovation Mission Launches Three Innovative Resources to Empower India's Young Minds

Science & Tech 01/04/23 09:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India's youth.' The launch event introduced the ATL Tinkering Curricu Read More...

Sagar Setu Mobile App
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Sagar Setu Mobile App

Science & Tech 01/04/23 09:14 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched the App Version of National Logistics Portal (Marine) ‘Sagar-Setu’.' The SAGAR-SETU app of the Nation Read More...

India Post Payments Bank launches WhatsApp Banking Services
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India Post Payments Bank launches WhatsApp Banking Services

Science & Tech 01/04/23 09:06 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), in collaboration with Airtel, has launched WhatsApp Banking Services to provide easy and convenient banking services to its customers.' With this new service, cu Read More...

Russian Navy successfully test-fires supersonic missiles
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Russian Navy successfully test-fires supersonic missiles

Science & Tech 01/04/23 08:55 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Russia's navy fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan.' The target, located at a distance of about 100 kilometres (62.14 miles), was successfully hit by a direct h Read More...

No charges on UPI
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No charges on UPI

Science & Tech 01/04/23 08:41 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) recently clarified about the recently introduced interchange charges, saying they are only applicable for the prepaid payment instruments (PPI) trans Read More...

New foreign trade policy
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New foreign trade policy

Science & Tech 01/04/23 08:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, presented the new Foreign Trade Policy 2023-2028.' The major highlight of this policy was the internationalisation of the rupee trade. In lig Read More...

Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
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Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time

Science & Tech 31/03/23 07:03 AM IST
by Mahesh

'For the first time, scientists have reported evidence of the piezoelectric effect in liquids.' The effect has been known for 143 years and in this time has been observed only in solids. The new f Read More...

Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
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Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

Science & Tech 31/03/23 06:51 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The (FLNAT) under Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme ) was held recently across 10 States and UTs in the country to assess the basic Reading, Writing and Numeracy skills of Read More...