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Law on mercenaries in case of war zone
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Law on mercenaries in case of war zone

Science & Tech 18/06/24 13:12 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently,  Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) acknowledged the tragic loss of two Indian nationals who were recruited by the Russian Army amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.' Read More...

Digi Yatra could be expanded to hotels, rail travel and public places
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Digi Yatra could be expanded to hotels, rail travel and public places

Science & Tech 18/06/24 13:02 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The facial-recognition technology based check-in service at airports, called Digi Yatra, could be implemented at hotels and public places such as historical monuments.' The Digi Yatra Central Eco Read More...

Punjab & Haryana HC recommended a limit of one SIM card per person
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Punjab & Haryana HC recommended a limit of one SIM card per person

Science & Tech 18/06/24 12:54 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Punjab and Haryana High Court urged the Centre to intensify efforts in monitoring and regulating the issuance of multiple prepaid SIM cards to individuals, amid rising cases of online fraud.' Read More...

IRDAI’s revised norms for those looking to surrender a life insurance policy
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IRDAI’s revised norms for those looking to surrender a life insurance policy

Science & Tech 18/06/24 12:24 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) recently introduced provisions that would guarantee a better exit payout for life insurance policy holders unwilling or unable to c Read More...

Decline in migration to Gulf, over 40% emigrants are Muslim
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Decline in migration to Gulf, over 40% emigrants are Muslim

Science & Tech 18/06/24 12:12 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Kerala Migration Survey (KMS) 2023 report was unveiled at the Lok Kerala Sabha, state government-constituted platform for Keralites abroad and in other states, last week in Thiruvananthapuram.' Read More...

Size of Council of Ministers
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Size of Council of Ministers

Science & Tech 17/06/24 11:13 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Council of Ministers (COM) is the highest decision-making body in the government, headed by the Prime Minister.' According to the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act 2003, The total number of mi Read More...

Kavli Prize
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Kavli Prize

Science & Tech 17/06/24 10:52 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The 2024 Kavli Prize winners were announced, honoring great work in neuroscience, astrophysics, and nanoscience.' Eight well-known scholars from well-known American colleges were recognized for th Read More...

Chang’e 6 mission
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Chang’e 6 mission

Science & Tech 17/06/24 10:41 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, China's Chang’e-6 probe successfully collected rock and soil samples from the moon's far side and lifted off from the lunar surface to return to Earth.' The mission to the moon&rsq Read More...

Digital Health Incentive Scheme
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Digital Health Incentive Scheme

Science & Tech 17/06/24 10:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The central government has given a year-long extension to the Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) meant for digitising patients’ health records and linking them with the Ayushman Bharat Digi Read More...

Direct seeding of rice(DSR)
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Direct seeding of rice(DSR)

Science & Tech 17/06/24 10:23 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Punjab government has been actively promoting the direct seeding of rice (DSR), or ‘tar-wattar’ technique.' This can reduce water use by 15% to 20% (the traditional puddling method Read More...