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Karnataka banned certain colouring agents
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Karnataka banned certain colouring agents

Science & Tech 23/03/24 09:37 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Karnataka became the third State in South India to ban the use of certain colouring agents in cotton candy and gobi manchurian that are found to be harmful.' The decision follows similar steps tak Read More...

NATO’s DIANA Program
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NATO’s DIANA Program

Science & Tech 21/03/24 05:21 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the DIANA initiative board approved a proposal to establish an accelerator and two test centers in Finland, with a mission to foster technology, innovation, and business development for bot Read More...

India shows progress in Human Development Index, ranks 134 out of 193 countries
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India shows progress in Human Development Index, ranks 134 out of 193 countries

Science & Tech 21/03/24 04:48 AM IST
by Mahesh

'According to the 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR), titled ‘Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarised World,’ India ranks 134 on the global Human Development Inde Read More...

MeitY notifies PIB fact check unit as fact checker of Central Government
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MeitY notifies PIB fact check unit as fact checker of Central Government

Science & Tech 21/03/24 04:34 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Electronics and IT Ministry notified the FCU under the Press Information Bureau as a statutory body with powers to flag what it believes is false information related to the Central governme Read More...

Nvidia’s Project GR00T
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Nvidia’s Project GR00T

Science & Tech 21/03/24 04:23 AM IST
by Mahesh

'AI chip leader Nvidia recently announced Project GR00T or Generalist Robot 00 Technology, which promises to revolutionise the evolution of humanoid robots.' The project aims to empower humanoid ro Read More...

India to generate 600 kilotonnes of solar waste by 2030
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India to generate 600 kilotonnes of solar waste by 2030

Science & Tech 21/03/24 04:09 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India generated about 100 kilotonnes (kt) of solar waste in the financial year (FY) 2022-2023, according to a new study published recently.' The amount of solar waste produced by the country is ex Read More...

First SSLNG plant commissioned
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First SSLNG plant commissioned

Science & Tech 20/03/24 14:31 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The government has an ambition to turn India into a gas-based economy by pushing adoption and use of natural gas across sectors and across the country.' India aims to increase the share of natural Read More...

3.5 people for every 1,000 engaged in forced labour: ILO study
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3.5 people for every 1,000 engaged in forced labour: ILO study

Science & Tech 20/03/24 14:24 PM IST
by Mahesh

'A study by the International Labour Organization (ILO), released in Geneva recently has found that forced labour generates illegal profits worth $36 billion per year.' Between 2016 and 2021, the n Read More...

WMO report about the health of our planet
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WMO report about the health of our planet

Science & Tech 20/03/24 14:10 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The new annual State of the Climate report, published recently by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) found that 2023 was the hottest year on record.' Numerous records for indicators of th Read More...

Water crisis in Bengaluru
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Water crisis in Bengaluru

Science & Tech 20/03/24 09:29 AM IST
by Mahesh

'An acute drinking water crisis in Bengaluru has been creating international headlines for the past few days.' Recently, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Bengaluru was facing a shortage o Read More...