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 …
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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 …
Read MoreNasscom 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 …
Read MoreCrop 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 …
Read MorePresident 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 …
Read MoreNo H1B Visa caps in retaliation for data localisation:U.S State Department
The US state department has said the US has no plans to restrict H-1B work visas for countries that force international firms to store data locally. This statement came in …
Read MoreA water clinic for elephants opens on the banks of the Yamuna
India has opened its first specialised hydrotherapy treatment for elephants suffering from arthritis,joint pain and foot ailments. Hydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy that uses the therapeutic benefits of …
Read MoreIran Revolutionary Guard shoots down U.S. drone amid tensions
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has shot down a US drone in the southern province of Hormozgan,Iran. The drone was unmanned and unarmed.The RQ-4A Global Hawk drone is essentially a high-altitude robot …
Read MoreCouncil may consider GST cut on EVs
GST Council may cut the goods and services tax(GST) on electric vehicles to 5% from 12% to provide a stimulus to the sector. The lower rate are expected to encourage …
Read MorePanel will study the ‘1 nation, 1 poll’ issue
Prime Minister has said that a panel will be formed to examine the issue of ‘One Country,One Election’.The panel will come up with the suggestions in a time-bound manner. One …
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