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Iran makes 20% more enriched uranium
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Iran makes 20% more enriched uranium

Science & Tech 11/10/21 10:10 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Iran has produced more than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium" Mohammad Eslami said that under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, the other signatories were to provide Iran Read More...

Two long haul freight trains ‘Trishul’ and ‘Garuda’
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Two long haul freight trains ‘Trishul’ and ‘Garuda’

Science & Tech 11/10/21 09:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Indian Railways has successfully operated two long haul freight trains “Trishul" and “Garuda" for the first time over South Central Railway(SCR)" Long haul trains, which are twice or m Read More...

MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021
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MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021

Science & Tech 11/10/21 09:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"The Indian Navy (IN) would be participating in the Second Phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Read More...

Green pacts inked at India, Denmark summit
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Green pacts inked at India, Denmark summit

Science & Tech 10/10/21 17:47 PM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"India and Denmark signed two agreements on research in climate change, while another MoU on setting up a “green hydrogen” electrolyser plant was signed between Reliance Industries and Dan Read More...

A spraying solution to stem stubble burning in Haryana fields
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A spraying solution to stem stubble burning in Haryana fields

Science & Tech 10/10/21 10:30 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Bengaluru-based firm is providing technology to aid farmers spray decomposers over an unprecedented 5 lakh acres" The boom sprayer, as it’s called, looks like a hybrid between a tractor and Read More...

Global pact made on minimum corporate tax
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Global pact made on minimum corporate tax

Science & Tech 10/10/21 10:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"136 countries agreed to enforce a corporate tax rate of at least 15%, as well a fairer system of taxing profits where they are earned" The deal aims to end a four-decade-long “race to the bo Read More...

3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership
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3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership

Science & Tech 10/10/21 09:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership – Ministerial Energy Dialogue" Both sides to set in motion concrete action plans for driving clean energy transition in Power Sector. Ener Read More...

Production of quality planting material of medicinal plants
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Production of quality planting material of medicinal plants

Science & Tech 10/10/21 09:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) has joined hands with Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, based in Himachal Pradesh’s Palampur area, to promote the production of quality planti Read More...

Journalists from Philippines, Russia win Peace Nobel
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Journalists from Philippines, Russia win Peace Nobel

Science & Tech 09/10/21 12:00 PM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Two crusading journalists in the Philippines and Russia have won the Nobel Peace Prize this year" The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Maria Ressa, co-founder of the digital news site Rappler, an Read More...

Palk Bay scheme
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Palk Bay scheme

Science & Tech 09/10/21 11:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"The Union Government is considering increasing the unit cost of deep-sea fishing vessels under the Palk Bay scheme to make it more attractive to fisherfolk" When Prime Minister launched the scheme Read More...