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World Bank chief David Malpass to step down by June-end
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World Bank chief David Malpass to step down by June-end

Science & Tech 24/02/23 10:11 AM IST
by Mahesh

'David Malpass, the former World Bank President resigned before his term was completed due to climate-related controversies.' After his resignation, US President Joe Biden recently nominated the fo Read More...

ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat
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ICAR develops wheat that can beat the heat

Science & Tech 23/02/23 12:52 PM IST
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'Scientists have developed three varieties of wheat, all of them incorporating genes that are responsible for the mild vernalisation requirement preventing premature flowering and early heading.' T Read More...

MPLADS Scheme
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MPLADS Scheme

Science & Tech 23/02/23 12:42 PM IST
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'The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implemntation (MoSPI) Rao Inderjit Singh released the Revised Guidelines on Members of Parliament Local Area Dev Read More...

India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated
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India’s UPI and Singapore’s PayNow are now integrated

Science & Tech 23/02/23 10:56 AM IST
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'State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, recently announced that its BHIM SBIPay has been integrated with the new real-time payments system between India and Singapore.' The link Read More...

Climate risk: 9 Indian states among top vulnerable places in the world
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Climate risk: 9 Indian states among top vulnerable places in the world

Science & Tech 23/02/23 10:40 AM IST
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'Nine Indian states are among the top 50 states globally that have become vulnerable to climate change, according to the latest report by Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI).' As per the 2023 Gross Read More...

India's first hybrid sounding rocket
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India's first hybrid sounding rocket

Science & Tech 23/02/23 10:33 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India’s first hybrid sounding rocket by private players was successfully launched from Pattipulam village in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu.' Martin Foundation, in association with Read More...

RHODODENDRONS
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RHODODENDRONS

Science & Tech 22/02/23 08:33 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are home to more than one-third of all types of rhododendrons found in India, reveals the latest publication of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).' The publicat Read More...

Shinku La Tunnel
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Shinku La Tunnel

Science & Tech 22/02/23 08:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Shinku La or Shingo La is a mountain pass located on the border between HP and Ladakh.' It is at an altitude of 5,091 metres. In 2016, the Border Road Organization built a road to the pass. Ho Read More...

Divyang Park - Anubhuti Inclusive Park
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Divyang Park - Anubhuti Inclusive Park

Science & Tech 22/02/23 07:56 AM IST
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'Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari recently laid the Foundation Stone of the world's largest and unique Divyang Park - Anubhuti Inclusive Park in Nagpur, Maharashtra.' Read More...

India, Uzbekistan begin two-week military exercise in Pithoragarh
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India, Uzbekistan begin two-week military exercise in Pithoragarh

Science & Tech 22/02/23 07:51 AM IST
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'The armies of India and Uzbekistan recently began a two-week military exercise in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh with an aim to enhance operational interoperability. ' The 14 days long joint exercise w Read More...