The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), and Wellcome Trust (WT) / DBT India Alliance. The extension is beyond the initial term (2008-09 to 2018-29) and will have a new five year phase (2019-20 to 2023-24). BRCP seeks to build and nurture talent of highest global standards in… Continue reading Cabinet approves five year’s extension of Biomedical Research Career Programme
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Israel unveils world’s longest salt cave
A research team from Israel has claimed that Malham Cave in the Negev Desert, Israel is the longest salt cave in the world. The cave is 10 kilometres long. The Malham Cave extends through Mount Sodom, Israel’s largest mountain to the southwest corner of the adjacent Dead Sea. The cave’s main opening is located close… Continue reading Israel unveils world’s longest salt cave
Movie won’t affect Ayodhya mediation: SC
The Supreme Court has observed that a movie cannot affect the outcome of the mediation process in Ayodhya case. The observation comes in the backdrop of a petition that has urged the SC to stop the release of a film ‘Ram Ki Janmabhoomi’ as it may impact the mediation in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri land dispute case.… Continue reading Movie won’t affect Ayodhya mediation: SC
Humans can detect the earth’s magnetic fields
A new study, published in the journal eNeuro, has claimed thathuman brain is unconsciously capable of detecting the Earth’s magnetic field. The study is in contrast to other studies which had showed that humans are not magnetically sensitive organisms. The sense which allows an organism to detect and respond to earth’s geomagnetic field is called… Continue reading Humans can detect the earth’s magnetic fields
Arun Jaitley says Article 35A is curbing J&K’s progress
Union Finance Minister has said that Article 35A is constitutionally vulnerable and is an impediment to the economic development of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 35-A was incorporated in the Constitution in 1954 through Presidential order.It gives the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature a complete freedom to decide,who are all ‘Permanent Residents’ of the State. Article 35-A… Continue reading Arun Jaitley says Article 35A is curbing J&K’s progress
U.S. tracking space debris from India’s ASAT test
In the backdrop of the success of Mission Shakti, an ASAT missile testing, the USA has said that India and USA would continue to pursue shared interests in space and scientific and technical cooperation. In 2016, USA had designated India uniquely as Major Defense Partner’. The USA has also raised concerns over space debris and… Continue reading U.S. tracking space debris from India’s ASAT test
Kolkata-Dhaka ship to set sail from today
A regular river cruise will begin from 29th March between Kolkata and Dhaka. This is the first time in in the history India and Bangladesh. The cruise will take the Kolkata-Sunderbans route and, via protocol route and reach Bangladesh. Protocol routes are defined maritime navigational routes agreed upon by two countries through bilateral treaties. In… Continue reading Kolkata-Dhaka ship to set sail from today
Data ownership, a bone of contention
The E-commerce industry has expressed concerns over the draft E-commerce policy proposal that companies should share aggregate data with the government. Recently,Department of Industry and Internal Trade has released the draft National E-commerce Policy.The prime objective of the policy is to prepare and enable stakeholders to fully benefit from the opportunities that would arise from… Continue reading Data ownership, a bone of contention
Boeing unveils changes to anti-stall system
Boeing has announced a series of changes to the anti stall systems installed on its 737 Max aircraft which were linked to two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.It also led to the grounding of these types of planes by airlines across the world. The anti-stall system – known as Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System(MCAS) has… Continue reading Boeing unveils changes to anti-stall system
SC to hear pleas on 10% economic quota on April 8
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear pleas which challenged the Constitution(103rd Amendment) Act on April 8. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act provides for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the economically weaker section in the unreserved category. The Act amends Article 15 and 16 to provide for reservation based on economic… Continue reading SC to hear pleas on 10% economic quota on April 8
