A policy on AI, cyber security on the cards
A member of NITI Aayog has said that it has come up with a policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security. The policy would be taken up in the …
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Delhi’s ‘poor’ air quality days down 33%: Javadekar
Union Environment Minister has said that that air quality in Delhi-NCR has improved. The number of “poor” air quality days have decreased from 300 in 2014 to 206 in 2018. …
Read MoreNGT forms panel to discuss plea seeking ban on plastic packaging
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up an expert committee to examine whether there is a need for further norms to restrict plastic packaging of food products. The newly …
Read MoreTelangana’s women farmers get their due
The women sangams (groups) of the Deccan Development Society, an agro-based NGO have been awarded the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019. They are one of the 20 recipients of …
Read MoreFee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced that Fee for SC/ST candidates who has joined vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans(JSS) has been waived off. This decision was …
Read MoreParthenogenesis: How an anaconda gave birth without a male
Recently,the New England Aquarium in the US has announced that a virgin anaconda had given birth during the winter.But the aquarium does not have a male anaconda.This is only the …
Read MoreFinance Commission hold meeting with representatives of Autonomous Development Councils (ADCs) of Meghalaya
The 15th Finance Commission has held a meeting with the representatives of the Autonomous District Councils(ADCs) of Meghalaya.There are 3 ADCs in Meghalaya namely the Khasi Hills ADC,Garo Hills ADC …
Read MorePM Modi to head Cabinet committees on growth, employment
The Government of India has reconstituted six Cabinet Committees and has formed two new Committees. The committees includes (a)Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (b)Cabinet Committee on Accommodation (c)Cabinet Committee on …
Read MoreChina launches its first sea-based space rocket
China has launched one of its Long March 11 rockets from a launch pad on board a ship in the Yellow Sea. This is the first time China has launched …
Read MoreTN gets $287-m World Bank loan for healthcare reform
The central government,Tamil Nadu and the World Bank have signed a $287 million loan agreement for the state’s Health System Reform Programme. The program aims to (a)improve the quality of …
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