Chinese President will be visiting the ancient city of Varanasi to attend the second informal summit after Wuhan.The summit will be hosted by Indian Prime Minister(PM). This summit will also mark the completion of 70 years since diplomatic relations between India and China came into existence. This high-level mechanism is only the third ministerial level… Continue reading Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Modi to meet in Varanasi on October 12
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Why is India opting for overseas bonds?
Finance Minister has announced in the Budget that it plans to raise a portion of its gross borrowing from overseas markets using sovereign bonds. A government bond or sovereign bond is a form of debt that the government undertakes wherein it issues bonds with the promise to pay periodic interest payments and also repay the… Continue reading Why is India opting for overseas bonds?
Venkaiah wants classical Telugu centre shifted from Mysore to A.P. or TS
Vice President of India has suggested shifting the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu from Mysore to either of the Telugu states. Vice-President also visited the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) and appreciated the efforts of the institute in preserving and promoting classical Telugu. The Central Institute of Indian Languages(CIIL) is an… Continue reading Venkaiah wants classical Telugu centre shifted from Mysore to A.P. or TS
Russia sends telescope into space
Russian space agency Roscosmos has launched Spektr-RG from Baikonur Cosmodrome,Russia. The Spektr-RG is a space observatory intended to observe black holes, neutron stars and magnetic fields.It was launched on a Proton-M rocket. The project is a joint collaboration between Russian and German scientists. The Spektr-RG is intended to replace the Spektr-R which is known as… Continue reading Russia sends telescope into space
Extinct bird had an extra long toe: study
Researchers have discovered a bird foot from 99 million years ago that had a hyper-elongated third toe.This is the first time such a foot structure has been observed in birds either extinct or living The researchers named it Elektorornis chenguangi. Elektronis means “amber bird”.It belongs to a group of extinct birds called Enantiornithes, the most… Continue reading Extinct bird had an extra long toe: study
Defence Ministry signs MoU with IPFC and NRDC
Defence Ministry has signed an MOU with the Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell(IPFC) and National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) in connection to the mission Raksha Gyan Shakti. The MoU aims to bridge the capacity shortfall and provide a major fillip to the ongoing efforts of the Defence Ministry towards promoting a culture of Innovation and Intellectual… Continue reading Defence Ministry signs MoU with IPFC and NRDC
U.S. will consider ‘301 probe’ on India, says trade official
Indian and United States Trade Representative(USTR) has held discussions on various trade and economic issues. Deputy USTR has said that the US will consider 301 investigation against India if the trade issues between the two countries are not resolved. 301 probe is employed as a precursor to tariffs and other trade measures against a country.It… Continue reading U.S. will consider ‘301 probe’ on India, says trade official
Setting up of Neutrino Observatory
The Government of India has approved a project to build the India-based Neutrino Observatory(INO) at Pottipuram in Theni District of Tamil Nadu. A neutrino is a subatomic particle with no electric charge.They are considered to be the second most abundant particle in the universe after photons or light particles. Neutrinos were initially thought to be… Continue reading Setting up of Neutrino Observatory
International Cooperation Scheme
The Ministry of Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing International Cooperation(IC) Scheme. The objectives of the scheme are (a)technology infusion and upgradation of Indian MSMEs (b)modernisation of MSMEs and (c)promotion of the exports of MSMEs. The scheme can be availed by (a)Central or State Government Organisations (b)Enterprise of Industry Associations and (c)registered societies or… Continue reading International Cooperation Scheme
India, Russia discuss space cooperation
India and Russia has held high-level talks to elevate bilateral cooperation to the next level in the field of space. Russia has promised all assistance for India’s Human Space Flight Mission Gaganyaan. Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) by 2022. The programme will make India… Continue reading India, Russia discuss space cooperation
