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Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)

In 2006, the beekeepers in United States noticed that lots of beehives were dying for no clear reason. A month later, similar phenomenon was witnessed in Europe also....

September 28, 2012

Square Kilometer Array

For many years, two groups of countries, one consisting of Australia and New Zealand, and one of several sub-Saharan countries led by South Africa, have polished their competing...

September 27, 2012

Cosmic Ray Muon Tomography

What is Tomography? Tomography refers to imaging by sections or sectioning, through the use of any kind of penetrating wave. A device used in tomography is called a...

September 27, 2012

RCH scheme

RCH refers to Reproductive and Child Health Project. Under this Scheme, supplies of drugs, equipments and other consumables are made to Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and other...

September 27, 2012

NVBDCP

National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme ((NVBDCP) National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme provides assistance to States and UTs for control of vector borne diseases like Malaria, Kala-azar,...

September 27, 2012

National Disaster Response Fund

The erstwhile National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF) which was constituted as per the recommendations of the 11th Finance Commission has been merged into National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)...

September 27, 2012

Central Electronic Registry

Central Electronic Registry was announced in the budget speech for 2011-12 and later the Government notified the its establishment with an objective to prevent frauds in loan cases...

September 27, 2012

National Coastal Management Programme

Under the National Coastal Management Programme, Ministry of Environment, Government of India is implementing a Reengineered Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification 2011 to ensure livelihood security to fishing...

September 27, 2012

National Cultural Fund

National Cultural Fund NCF was set up under the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890 and seeks financial support of the State Governments, statutory bodies, private corporate sector, societies, individuals...

September 27, 2012

(IGNCA

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) IGNCA was established as an autonomous trust in 1987. It is a center established for encompassing study and experience of...

September 27, 2012

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