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Global Food Policy Report
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Global Food Policy Report

Science & Tech 17/05/22 21:49 PM IST
by Mahesh

'India’s food production could drop 16% and the number of those at risk for hunger could increase 23% by 2030 due to climate change, says a report by the International Food Policy Research Insti Read More...

Space Debris
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Space Debris

Science & Tech 17/05/22 21:40 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, villagers in Gujarat remained confused and curious as fragments of suspected debris “fell from space” at three locations — Bhalej, Khambholaj, and Rampura.' It could po Read More...

Pick-and-choose Indo-Pacific economic framework
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Pick-and-choose Indo-Pacific economic framework

Science & Tech 17/05/22 21:31 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The United States sees India’s participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) as “very important”, it views India as a “vital partner” in its economic engag Read More...

Anglo -Indian Quota
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Anglo -Indian Quota

Science & Tech 17/05/22 21:23 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Observing that the provision for representation of the Anglo-Indian community by nomination in Lok Sabha had been introduced to give an assurance to the community’s members that they will be pr Read More...

INS Surat And INS Udaygiri
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INS Surat And INS Udaygiri

Science & Tech 17/05/22 20:51 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two frontline warships of the Indian Navy – ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ - at Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL), Mumbai.' The Project 15B Read More...

Kanheri Caves
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Kanheri Caves

Science & Tech 17/05/22 20:43 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), inaugurated the Kanheri Caves on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.' The name Kanheri is derived from &l Read More...

Sikkim Statehood Day
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Sikkim Statehood Day

Science & Tech 17/05/22 20:33 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day.' The Prime Minister said; "Statehood Day greetings to my sisters and brothers of Sikkim. The peopl Read More...

ASHA Workers
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ASHA Workers

Science & Tech 17/05/22 08:40 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognized the contribution of India’s 1 million Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) during the Covid-19 pandemic. ' It is acknowledged that AS Read More...

BIMSTEC
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BIMSTEC

Science & Tech 17/05/22 00:00 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The fifth summit of the now 25-year-old Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) hosted by Sri Lanka, was held recently in a hybrid fashion.' The th Read More...

Gyanvapi Mosque
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Gyanvapi Mosque

Science & Tech 16/05/22 15:17 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Gyanvapi Mosque, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is currently facing a legal battle. A court in Varanasi has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to probe the struct Read More...