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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
by Mahesh

'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
by Mahesh

'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
by Mahesh

'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...

For the first time, genetically modified trees have been planted in a US forest
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For the first time, genetically modified trees have been planted in a US forest

Science & Tech 22/02/23 07:38 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, in a low-lying tract of southern Georgia’s pine belt, a half-dozen workers planted row upon row of twig-like poplar trees.' The poplars may be the first genetically modified trees Read More...

Vedanta-Foxconn selects Dholera SIR for first semiconductor facility in India
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Vedanta-Foxconn selects Dholera SIR for first semiconductor facility in India

Science & Tech 21/02/23 21:34 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Vedanta group and the Foxconn of Taiwan have come together to build the first semiconductor manufacturing unit in Dholera of Gujarat.' The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding with t Read More...

‘Jaadui Pitara’
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‘Jaadui Pitara’

Science & Tech 21/02/23 21:26 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The National Education Policy 2020 envisaged play-based learning teaching material.' In accordance with the policy, Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan recently launched the “JADUI PITARA Read More...

UAE To Host First I2U2 Business Forum Vice-Ministerial Meeting
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UAE To Host First I2U2 Business Forum Vice-Ministerial Meeting

Science & Tech 21/02/23 21:17 PM IST
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'The United Arab Emirates is set to host the first vice-ministerial meeting of the I2U2 in Abu Dhabi this week.' It will be attended by senior officials from the four countries – India, Israe Read More...