India sends tech team to contain Mauritius oil spill
News: India has sent a technical response team to Mauritius to help in efforts to contain a massive oil spill as part of Indian Prime Minister’s vision of SAGAR (Security …
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Death Valley recorded the hottest temperature on Earth
News: Death Valley has registered a temperature of 54.4 degrees Celsius or 129.9 degrees Fahrenheit which could be the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth. Facts: Death Valley: It is …
Read MoreDigital Health Mission a voluntary, central repository of records: Ministry
News: The Prime Minister has launched the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) on the eve of Independence Day. Facts: NDHM: It is a voluntary healthcare programme that aims to reduce …
Read MorePM launches Project Lion, Project Dolphin on I-Day
News: Prime minister has announced the launch of Project Dolphin and Project Lion to protect these species in their natural habitat in a holistic manner. Facts: Project Lion: The project …
Read MoreGoogle partners Central Water Commission for flood forecasting initiative
News: Central Water Commission(CWC) along with Google has launched a flood forecasting initiative. Facts: Flood Forecasting Initiative: It aims to provide alerts to the public regarding flood situations in the …
Read MoreAYUSH for Immunity Campaign
News: Ministry of AYUSH has launched a three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity”. Facts: Aim: To increase awareness about affordable and easy practices that can be adopted for enhancing immunity and …
Read MoreScientists develop indigenous system for real-time remote monitoring of air quality parameters
News: Scientists at Gayatri Vidya Parishad-Scientific and Industrial Research Centre have developed the Air Unique-quality Monitoring (AUM) system with the support of the Department of Science and Technology(DST) Clean Air …
Read MoreFDA approves rapid, inexpensive saliva test for novel coronavirus
News: United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved SalivaDirect test for Covid19. Facts: Who developed the test? The SalivaDirect test has been developed by researchers from Yale School of …
Read MoreUnion Sports Minister launches Fit India Youth Clubs initiative
News: Union Minister of Youth and Sports has launched a nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs. Facts: Fit India Youth Club: It is a part of the Fit India …
Read MoreDBT Secretary inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis
News: Department of Biotechnology(DBT) Secretary has inaugurated the Pune-based Center for Biopharma Analysis(CBA). Facts: Aim: To provide high-quality analytical services to biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers and create long lasting value …
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