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New gin berry species discovered in southern Western Ghats
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New gin berry species discovered in southern Western Ghats

Science & Tech 05/03/22 22:50 PM IST
by Mahesh

'A team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has discovered a new gin berry species from the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.' The species, named Glycosmis albicarpa Read More...

‘voter islands’
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‘voter islands’

Science & Tech 05/03/22 09:45 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Political leaders participating in the delimitation process as well as independent observers have raised fears of “islands” being formed.' Chattar Singh, a former vice-president of the Read More...

'Sambhav' and 'Svavlamban initiatives
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'Sambhav' and 'Svavlamban initiatives

Science & Tech 05/03/22 09:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Minister of State for MSME inaugurated International Summit on Plastics Recycling & Waste Management today being organized by Ministry of MSME in association with The All-India Plastics Man Read More...

MULTILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE MILAN 22 CONCLUDES
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MULTILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE MILAN 22 CONCLUDES

Science & Tech 05/03/22 09:10 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The sea phase of the 11th edition of MILAN which witnessed participation of 26 ships, one submarine and 21 aircraft, culminated on 04 Mar 22.' A series of complex and advanced exercises were und Read More...

New Climate Report
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New Climate Report

Science & Tech 05/03/22 09:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),has warned of multiple climate change-induced disasters in the next two decades even if strong action is taken to reduce the Read More...

EXTENDED RANGE BRAHMOS LAND ATTACK MISSILE
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EXTENDED RANGE BRAHMOS LAND ATTACK MISSILE

Science & Tech 05/03/22 05:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Indian Navy successfully demonstrated the accuracy of an extended-range land attack Brahmos supersonic cruise missile from the stealth destroyer INS Chennai, on 5th March, 2022.' The missile Read More...

Kavach, the Indian technology that can prevent two trains from colliding
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Kavach, the Indian technology that can prevent two trains from colliding

Science & Tech 05/03/22 05:20 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Kavach, this indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection System showcased on South Central Railway, is earmarked for aggressive rollout on 2,000 km in 2022-23.' It is India’s very ow Read More...

‘Front-of-pack labelling’ (FoPL)
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‘Front-of-pack labelling’ (FoPL)

Science & Tech 05/03/22 01:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will soon start labelling the front of packaged food products with Health Star Rating (HSR).' FoPL can nudge people towards healthy consump Read More...

Zaporizhzhia  Nuclear Plant
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Science & Tech 04/03/22 09:25 AM IST
by Mahesh

"Russia has captured Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is the largest in Europe" This comes after intense fighting was reported in the region between Russian and defending Ukr Read More...

A Global Plastics Treaty
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A Global Plastics Treaty

Science & Tech 04/03/22 09:10 AM IST
by Mahesh

"One hundred and seventy-five countries, parties to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), signed a mandate to address the full life of plastics — from production to disposal, to end pl Read More...