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NCST functioning with less than 50% of sanctioned strength
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NCST functioning with less than 50% of sanctioned strength

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

'Recently, the data presented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) in Lok Sabha revealed that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is currently operating with less than half of its Read More...

Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS)
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Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS)

Science & Tech 08/02/23 07:56 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Government has launched a “National Tele Mental Health Programme” on 10th October, 2022, to further improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the countr Read More...

Muons
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Muons

Science & Tech 07/02/23 09:02 AM IST
by Mahesh

'As per a new study, researchers are examining the fortress wall of Xi’an, an ancient city in China, by using tiny outer space particles ‘Muon’ that can penetrate hundreds of metres Read More...

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

Science & Tech 07/02/23 08:56 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana generated 1.12 crore net additional employment from 2015 to 2018.' Out of the total 81 lakh loans extended in the State of Rajasthan, more than 52 lakh loans have been Read More...

Paris Club
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Paris Club

Science & Tech 07/02/23 08:43 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Paris Club, an informal group of creditor nations, will provide financial assurances to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sri Lanka’s debt.' Sri Lanka needs assurance from the Par Read More...

PM dedicates HAL Helicopter Factory to the nation in Tumakuru
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PM dedicates HAL Helicopter Factory to the nation in Tumakuru

Science & Tech 07/02/23 08:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the helicopter factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently in Karnataka's Tumakuru.' He also unveiled Light Utility Helicopter made in the late Read More...

India’s ‘LiFE’ initiative can save $440 bn globally in 2030: IEA Report
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India’s ‘LiFE’ initiative can save $440 bn globally in 2030: IEA Report

Science & Tech 07/02/23 08:14 AM IST
by Mahesh

'In 2021, India proposed the LiFE Initiative at COP26 held in Glasgow.' The initiative was proposed during the 50th celebrations of World Environment Day. The mission aims to involve the common pu Read More...

PM inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru
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PM inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru

Science & Tech 06/02/23 20:28 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated 'India Energy Week 2023' in Bengaluru and said that it is the first major energy event in India's G20 presidency calendar.' India is moving towa Read More...

Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site
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Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site

Science & Tech 06/02/23 20:15 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Biodiversity Management Committee, the panchayat of Chumathang village, along with SECURE Himalaya Project recently resolved to declare Yaya Tso as Ladakh’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site Read More...

About 20,000 tonnes of Red Sanders were smuggled from India between 2016 and 2020
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About 20,000 tonnes of Red Sanders were smuggled from India between 2016 and 2020

Science & Tech 06/02/23 08:38 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Red Sanders are endemic to Eastern Ghats of India.' Today they have become threatened and are found in very few spots of Andhra Pradesh. Red Sanders grow in red soil and rocky fallow lands. Read More...