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HPCL commences its first Cow dung to Compressed Biogas Project
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HPCL commences its first Cow dung to Compressed Biogas Project

Science & Tech 24/08/22 10:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'State-run oil major Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has commenced the development of its first Cow Dung to Compressed Biogas plant.' The project is being developed as part of the Read More...

Centre signs headquarters agreement with Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
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Centre signs headquarters agreement with Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Science & Tech 24/08/22 10:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Government of India (GoI) signed a headquarters agreement in New Delhi.' It is a landmark moment for CDRI, to be recognized as an Read More...

Technology transforming Indian health-care ecosystem
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Technology transforming Indian health-care ecosystem

Science & Tech 24/08/22 09:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A report by NASSCOM “Healthcare in India- Transforming Through Innovation” highlights how emerging technologies and innovations are transforming Health.' NASSCOM’s report on &ldq Read More...

Russia-Ukraine war to further worsen global chip shortage crisis
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Russia-Ukraine war to further worsen global chip shortage crisis

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

'The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is going to have repercussions on the global economy due to supply chain disruptions.' Production of some of the key elements from these 2 countries and Read More...

Pew Report on Sex Ratio at Birth in India
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Pew Report on Sex Ratio at Birth in India

Science & Tech 24/08/22 05:20 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The latest study by Pew Research Center has pointed out that “son bias” is on a decline in India and the average annual number of “baby girls missing” in India fell from appro Read More...

Moonlighting
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Moonlighting

Science & Tech 24/08/22 05:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Swiggy launched a policy that allows its workers to work on projects outside their shift timings.' The principle is called moonlighting. Ever since then, the world is on storm with contrasting opi Read More...

SC declares retrospective use of benami law unconstitutional
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SC declares retrospective use of benami law unconstitutional

Science & Tech 24/08/22 05:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Supreme Court declared “unconstitutional and manifestly arbitrary” amendments introduced in the benami law in 2016, which apply retrospectively and can send a person to prison for thr Read More...

India- Egypt Relations
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India- Egypt Relations

Science & Tech 24/08/22 05:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Egypt released a postage stamp to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with India.' Diplomatic relations between India and Egypt began when Egypt recognized India’s indep Read More...

AF sacks 3 officers for accidental firing of Brahmos missile
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AF sacks 3 officers for accidental firing of Brahmos missile

Science & Tech 24/08/22 05:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The government terminated the services of three Indian Air Force (IAF) officers after finding them blameworthy for the accidental firing of a BrahMos missile from a base near Ambala on March 9. ' Read More...

Geothermal Energy in Ladakh
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Geothermal Energy in Ladakh

Science & Tech 23/08/22 09:45 AM IST
by Mahesh

'ONGC stated drilling its first well at Puga (Ladakh) to generate electricity using geothermal power to reduce the dependence of Ladakh on diesel-run generators.' As per the Geological Survey of In Read More...