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Methane emissions in 2020
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Methane emissions in 2020

Science & Tech 17/12/22 07:55 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Global methane emissions reached roughly 15 parts per billion (ppb) in 2020 from 9.9 ppb in 2019, the study published in the journal Nature noted.' Methane has more than 80 times the warming power Read More...

ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves
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ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves

Science & Tech 17/12/22 07:48 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A 17-year-old research intern at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) bagged the third prize at the International Science and Engineering Fair in the United Read More...

Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: World Bank report
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Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: World Bank report

Science & Tech 17/12/22 07:42 AM IST
by Mahesh

'According to a World Bank report, India has six large airsheds, some of them shared with Pakistan, between which air pollutants move. ' Currently, over 60% of South Asians are exposed to an averag Read More...

Centre draws flak from Parliamentary panel over state of onion silos
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Centre draws flak from Parliamentary panel over state of onion silos

Science & Tech 17/12/22 07:35 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Storage facilities for onions run by the Centre are poor and need an immediate overhaul, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution has said in a recent re Read More...

UN Ranks ‘Namami Gange’ Project Among World’s top 10 Initiatives
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UN Ranks ‘Namami Gange’ Project Among World’s top 10 Initiatives

Science & Tech 17/12/22 07:28 AM IST
by Mahesh

' The United Nations has recognised the Namami Gange initiative to rejuvenate India’s sacred River Ganga as one of the top 10 World Restoration Flagships to revive the natural world.' The Read More...

INS Mormugao to be commissioned by Rajnath Singh
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INS Mormugao to be commissioned by Rajnath Singh

Science & Tech 17/12/22 07:21 AM IST
by Mahesh

'INS Mormugao is set to be commissioned by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the eve of the Goa Liberation Day 2022.' The event marks the formal induction into the Navy of the second of the f Read More...

Atal Innovation Mission and UNDP India launch 5th edition of Youth Co:Lab
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Atal Innovation Mission and UNDP India launch 5th edition of Youth Co:Lab

Science & Tech 16/12/22 12:58 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The 5th edition of Youth Co:Lab, Asia Pacific’s largest youth innovation movement was jointly launched by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and UNDP India.' Youth Co:Lab is an initia Read More...

Social Progress Index (SPI)
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Social Progress Index (SPI)

Science & Tech 16/12/22 12:51 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) will release the Social Progress Index (SPI) for states and districts of India on December 20, 2022.' The report has been prepared by Institute Read More...

Two United States cities declare support for orcas’ legal rights
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Two United States cities declare support for orcas’ legal rights

Science & Tech 16/12/22 12:45 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Two cities in United States’ state of Washington have taken steps to formally declare their support for legal rights for a group of endangered orcas.' Port Townsend was the first city to sig Read More...

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL)
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Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (USBRL)

Science & Tech 16/12/22 12:34 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The USBRL (Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link) is a National project undertaken by the Indian Railways for construction of broad-gauge railway line through the Himalayas, with the aim of connectin Read More...