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DRDO scouts for R&D partners DRDO is looking for collaboration in six advanced military technologies namely (a) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) (b) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) and UAVs (c) materials (d) sensors (e) avionics and (f) artificial intelligence. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has also launched ‘Dare to Dream’ contest to encourage… Continue reading DRDO scouts for R&D partners

SC sets aside NGT order allowing reopening of Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi Supreme Court set aside the order of the National Green Tribunal, which permitted the re-opening of the Sterlite plant at Tuticorin. Sterlite is a copper smelting unit and is a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group. The plant had been ordered to be closed… Continue reading SC sets aside NGT order allowing reopening of Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi

SC may hear PIL against Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation(PIL) on Article 370, which gives special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. The plea has also sought that the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir be declared as unconstitutional as (a)… Continue reading SC may hear PIL against Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir

Synthetic fibres contribute to plastic pollution According to a recent study, synthetic fibres like nylon and polyesters are major contributors of micro plastic pollution in the environment. Synthetic fibres are petroleum-based products. They are not recyclable and biodegradable like natural fibres such as wool, cotton and silk Microplastics are plastics which are less than five… Continue reading Synthetic fibres contribute to plastic pollution