Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy(IC) has approved a proposal to set up a Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) for solar/wind sector. This move will give further fillip to the smooth implementation of solar/wind energy projects in India. It fulfils a long pending demand of the industry to resolve expeditiously, unforeseen… Continue reading Shri RK Singh approves Dispute Resolution Mechanism for solar/wind sector
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Centre begins groundwork for 100 innovation centres
The Centre has begun groundwork to deliver a major poll promise of 100 innovation zones across India. The innovation centres would be linked to Smart City Mission.The first 100 cities chosen through a competitive process would house one innovation centre each. The Prime Minister’s Office(PMO) has entrusted the work to Niti Aayog, Ministry of Housing… Continue reading Centre begins groundwork for 100 innovation centres
Indian scientists develop more potent Anthrax vaccine
Recently,a group of Indian scientists have developed a new vaccine against anthrax. The vaccine is claimed to be superior over existing vaccines as it can generate an immune response to anthrax toxin as well as its spores rather than the toxin alone. Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.The bacteria live… Continue reading Indian scientists develop more potent Anthrax vaccine
International Yoga Day
The International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st June since its inception in 2015. The International Yoga day is celebrated to promote yoga and spread awareness about its benefits. The theme for 2019 Yoga Day is Yoga for Climate Action. The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by the India Prime Minister… Continue reading International Yoga Day
Nasscom and global Internet body join hands for global research in IoT
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) have joined hands for developing standards that will feed into the global consultation for managing Internet-of-Things devices. ICANN is a non-profit body that administers domain names and Internet protocol addresses (IPs) globally.It was formed in 1988 by the… Continue reading Nasscom and global Internet body join hands for global research in IoT
Navy plans to build 6 submarines
The defence ministry has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to shortlist Indian strategic partners for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75 (I). Leading international submarine manufacturers interested in the project will work with an Indian Strategic Partner, which will construct six conventional submarines in India. This is the second project being… Continue reading Navy plans to build 6 submarines
Crop insurance claims surge, delay in disbursals falls
The government’s crop insurance scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has witnessed a rise in claims ratio from farmers across the country in fiscal 2018-19. The higher claims ratio means farmers have claimed a larger amount of the crop insurance portfolio under the scheme as against portfolio in the previous year. Most of the… Continue reading Crop insurance claims surge, delay in disbursals falls
India’s first solar-powered cruise vessel
Kerala’ State Water Transport Department (SWTD) has decided to launch India’s first premier solar-powered cruise boat in Alappuzha by December 2019. The cruise boat will be powered by a motor that can source energy from solar panels, battery, and generator. Its battery will have 80 KWh (kilowatt hour) power backup. It will be able to… Continue reading India’s first solar-powered cruise vessel
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses joint session of Parliament: Highlights
President has addressed a joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the central hall. Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament (a)President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general… Continue reading President Ram Nath Kovind addresses joint session of Parliament: Highlights
Himalayan glaciers are melting twice as fast since 2000: study
According to a new study published in Science Advances, that rate of ice loss in the Himalayan glaciers from 2000 to 2016 is double that from the period 1975 to 2000. The researchers constructed a 40-year record with 3D modelling, using declassified Cold War-era spy satellite images and more recent satellite photos According to the… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers are melting twice as fast since 2000: study
