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First findings from Chandrayaan 3 mission
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First findings from Chandrayaan 3 mission

Science & Tech 23/08/24 12:38 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Almost a year after Chandrayaan 3 landed on the Moon, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out by one of the instruments on the rover module.' The findings comprise Read More...

PM-JANMAN mission
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PM-JANMAN mission

Science & Tech 23/08/24 12:32 PM IST
by Mahesh

'With an aim of reaching out to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) habitations and PVTG families in 194 districts across the country, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs is running a nation Read More...

ISRO roadmap
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ISRO roadmap

Science & Tech 23/08/24 12:16 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared this date, August 23, India’s National Space Day.' After handing over operational responsibilities to NewSpace India, Ltd. (NSIL), ISRO has been pri Read More...

Imports weaken Indian pharma
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Imports weaken Indian pharma

Science & Tech 22/08/24 10:23 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Ensuring the affordability of pharmaceuticals is essential for controlling healthcare costs, especially in India, where out-of-pocket health expenditures accounted for nearly 47.1% of the total healt Read More...

Ministry of Labour & Employment launches Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal
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Ministry of Labour & Employment launches Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Management Information System (MIS) portal

Science & Tech 22/08/24 09:57 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The government recently launched a portal where construction workers can register themselves to avail benefits of various schemes.' The portal, named Building and other Construction Workers (BoCW) Read More...

Vaccine-derived polio
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Vaccine-derived polio

Science & Tech 22/08/24 09:38 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A two-year-old child in Tikrikilla, Meghalaya has been infected with vaccine-derived polio.' This is not a case of wild poliovirus, but an infection that presents in some people with low immunity. Read More...

Time standard for the Moon
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Time standard for the Moon

Science & Tech 22/08/24 09:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The International Astronomical Union last week proposed the establishment of a timekeeping standard for the Moon.' The development came after the US White House, in April this year, officially dir Read More...

Justice Hema Committee report
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Justice Hema Committee report

Science & Tech 22/08/24 09:20 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Justice Hema Committee report was released by the Kerala government recently, four-and-a-half years after it was submitted to the Chief Minister.' The 233-page document provides a damning i Read More...

A change in India’s power export rules
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A change in India’s power export rules

Science & Tech 21/08/24 12:57 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, it was reported the the introduction of an amendment to India’s power export rules.' Purported to hedge against political risks in Bangladesh, it allows Indian power exporters to r Read More...

Dhangars community
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Dhangars community

Science & Tech 21/08/24 12:49 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Dhangars are shepherds who live mostly in Western Maharashtra and Marathwada.' The Dhangar community is estimated to be around 1 crore, which is about 9% of Maharashtra’s roughly 11.25 c Read More...