The National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on October 25, 2021 released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country (Payroll Reporting) covering the period September, 2017 to August, 2021 based on the administrative records available Read More …
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IIT Delhi to launch M.Tech in ‘MINDS’
India Science Wire The School of Artificial Intelligence (ScAI) at IIT Delhi will start a new post-graduate programme focused on artificial intelligence. IIT Delhi’s Senate, the faculty body responsible for taking all major educational decisions, has approved the proposed programme Read More …
Dr. Rajiv Nigam Selected for J.A. Cushman Award
Dr. Rajiv Nigam (Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India), has been selected as 2022 recipient of J.A. Cushman Award for Excellence in Foraminiferal Research. This award, the highest honor the Cushman Foundation, recognizes Dr. Nigam’s outstanding lifetime Read More …
India’s 1st state-owned Wildlife DNA lab to opened in Nagpur
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated India’s 1st State government-owned Wildlife DNA testing analysis laboratory at Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in Nagpur. With the inauguration of Nagpur Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), DNA samples of the animals can Read More …
What is Zero Waste Cities Challenge?
WasteAid, a UK based international NGO, has launched the Zero Waste Cities Challenge to find entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas that help reduce or recycle waste and create green employment opportunities . The competition is part of WasteAid’s Circular Economy Network Read More …
‘Blue Langurs’ spotted in Ankleshewar
A troop of langurs with their pelage coloured blue due to exposure to chemical-based dyes was seen in an industrial neighbourhood of Ankleshewar in Gujarat. The industrial activity in and around Ankleshwar has led to much of its environment, including Read More …
A case of Zika Virus Disease reported from Kanpur
Union Health Ministry has rushed a high level multi-disciplinary team to Uttar Pradesh where a case of Zika Virus Disease case has been reported. A 57-year-old male from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh has tested positive for Zika virus disease on 22nd Read More …
Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM)
Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy Shri R K Singh on October 25, 2021 launched the new market segment, Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM). Under GDAM, any interested party can setup renewable energy capacity and sell it Read More …
Nitin Gadkari launches CUNSULT App
Union minister for Road transport and highways Shri Nitin Gadkari on October 25, 2021 launched knowledge App and platform CUNSULT. CUNSULT app is a global facility by which people who need information, advice, counsel, guidance can contact and call up Read More …
Phase-II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
Union Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on October 25, 2021 launched the phase-II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship, a two-year long fellowship conceived to create opportunity for young, dynamic individuals to contribute to enhancing skill development at Read More …
Applications of geo-textiles
The Pilot Project on skilling of Design/ Commissioning technical personnel associated with application of geo-textiles in infrastructure projects (roads. highways, railways, water resources) has been approved by the Ministry of Textiles. It will be conducted concurrently by (i) Indian Institute Read More …
Election Commission introduces ‘Garuda’ app
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced the ‘Garuda’ app for digital mapping of all polling stations by adding latitude and longitude by booth-level officers (BLOs). The objective of this app is to ensure faster, transparent and timely completion Read More …
What is melioidosis?
A made-in-India aromatherapy spray “Better Homes and Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones” was pulled off retail Walmart’s shelves in the United States after a medical investigation linked it to melioidosis. According to Centers Read More …
PM MITRA Parks scheme notified
The Ministry of Textiles has issued the Notification on 21 October 2021 for setting up of 7 PM MITRA Parks as announced in Union Budget for 2021-22 and approved by the Central Government. PM MITRA Parks is envisaged to help Read More …
Guidelines for PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel Notified
Union Cabinet approved Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Specialty Steel which was notified on 29th July 2021. The benefit of this scheme will accrue to both big players i.e. integrated steel plants and to the smaller players (secondary steel players) Specialty steel Read More …