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Indian Collaborative Research in Antarctica
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Indian Collaborative Research in Antarctica

Science & Tech 17/03/21 09:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"India collaborates with Norway and Japan in Antarctic Research" A major Indo-Norweigian collaborative field campaign, near Indian Maitri station, was undertaken during 2016–2019 This campai Read More...

Project RE-HAB to Prevent Elephant
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Project RE-HAB to Prevent Elephant

Science & Tech 16/03/21 12:20 PM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), launched a unique project of creating “bee-fences” to mitigate human – elephant conflicts in the country" The objective of Project Read More...

Technology for Forecasting of Floods
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Technology for Forecasting of Floods

Science & Tech 16/03/21 11:30 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Forecasting and prevention of floods are the responsibilities of the Central Water Commission (CWC), Ministry of Water Resources" India Meteorological Department (IMD) supports flood war Read More...

Automatic Weather Stations in North-Eastern States
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Automatic Weather Stations in North-Eastern States

Science & Tech 16/03/21 11:10 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"India Meteorological Department (IMD) has installed modern Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in North Eastern States of India" In order to enhance the Weather & Climate services of the NE regio Read More...

Deep Ocean Mission
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Deep Ocean Mission

Science & Tech 16/03/21 10:40 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"The Deep Ocean Mission is proposed as multi-ministerial multi-disciplinary programme with emphasis on development of deep sea technology, exploration of deep sea mineral resources and biodiversity, a Read More...

MISSION SAGAR IV
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MISSION SAGAR IV

Science & Tech 16/03/21 10:31 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros on 14 March 2021 to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice" This is the second visit of an Indian Navy ship to Read More...

Rakhi Garhi
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Rakhi Garhi

Science & Tech 16/03/21 09:20 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Rakhi Garhi Is Being Developed as One of The Five Identified Iconic Archaeological Sites" The ancient site of Rakhi-Khas and Rakhi-Shahpur are collectively known as Rakhigarhi, located on the righ Read More...

Conservation of Ancient Folk Cultures
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Conservation of Ancient Folk Cultures

Science & Tech 16/03/21 09:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"To protect, preserve & promote various forms of folk art and ancient folk cultures throughout the country including Jharkhand, Bihar and Kerala, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cul Read More...

Mass-nesting of turtles begins at Odisha’s Gahirmatha
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Mass-nesting of turtles begins at Odisha’s Gahirmatha

Science & Tech 15/03/21 12:04 PM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Around 5,000 Olive Ridley sea turtles came ashore for mass-nesting at the Nasi-1 and Nasi-2 islands of Gahiramatha marine sanctuary" Last year, around 407,020 turtles laid eggs from 14-21 March at Read More...

Similipal forest fires put Odisha’s Lodha tribe in trouble
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Similipal forest fires put Odisha’s Lodha tribe in trouble

Science & Tech 15/03/21 11:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"The rich flora and fauna are facing impending danger as the forest fire entered the core areas" Several tribal communities around the periphery areas of Simlipal are worried as they rely on the fo Read More...