WIHG reveals 35 thousand-year history of river erosion in Ladakh Himalayas

News: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) revealed river erosion history in Ladakh Himalayas and also identified hotspots of erosion in the region. Facts: Location: Ladakh Himalaya forms a high altitude desert between Greater Himalayan ranges and Karakoram Ranges.  Main Rivers: Indus and its tributaries.  The Zanskar River is one of the largest tributaries of… Continue reading WIHG reveals 35 thousand-year history of river erosion in Ladakh Himalayas

New simulation code helps study electric field structure in Earth’s Magnetosphere

News: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) developed a generalized one-dimensional fluid simulation code capable of studying a wide spectrum of coherent electric field structures of earth’s magnetosphere. Facts: Earth’s magnetosphere is that area around Earth that is controlled by the planet’s magnetic field. Formation: Sun forces plasma towards the earth in the… Continue reading New simulation code helps study electric field structure in Earth’s Magnetosphere

DST launches programme on health & risk communication with focus on COVID-19

News:‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ programme has been launched. Facts: It is a comprehensive science and health awareness programme. It emphasises on Covid-19. Launched by: National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST). Aim: To minimize risks at all levels with the help of public communication… Continue reading DST launches programme on health & risk communication with focus on COVID-19

Shri Gadkari launches Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation & Research Portal on MSMEs

News: Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation & Research Portal on MSMEs has been launched. Facts: Launched by:Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises Features: Gives access to all Schemes of Union, State and UT Governments.  Provision for uploading Ideas, Innovations & Researches in the MSME sector.  Features of crowdsourcing of Ideas, evaluation and rating the ideas… Continue reading Shri Gadkari launches Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation & Research Portal on MSMEs

Exercise RIMPAC will be held with sea only events

News:The U.S Navy will host the Exercise RIMPAC this year but the drills will only be held at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Exercise RIMPAC(Rim of the Pacific) is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise held biennially since 1971 by the United States Navy’s Indo-Pacific Command at Hawaii.  Aim:To strengthen international maritime… Continue reading Exercise RIMPAC will be held with sea only events

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