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Liberalisation-privatisation-globalisation

Liberalisation-privatisation-globalisation, or LPG that began in the backdrop of crisis of early 1990s, has been a magic potion for Indian Economy. It not only injected new energy into...

November 24, 2012

B100 Microalgal Diesel

Recently, India witnessed the first test run of vehicle running on B100 marine microalgal biodiesel in New Delhi. Unlike other biodiesels, which are a mixture of conventional diesel,...

November 24, 2012

Project Saradana

The ground-breaking fibre-optic technology, under a new project Saradana is all set to bring lightning-quick internet speeds, more robust connections and a big increase in network capacity at...

November 24, 2012

Gorkha Rifles

The Gurkhas derive their name from Guru Gorakhnath of 8th century.  The USP of Gurkhas is Khukri, a curved Nepalese knife used as both a tool and as...

November 24, 2012

Washington Accord

Washington Accord, Sydney Accord and Dublin Accord are three major international accreditation agreements for professional engineering degrees. The Washington Accord was established in 1989. The signatories of Washington...

November 24, 2012

National Land Records Modernisation Programme

National Land Records Modernisation Programme or NRLMP is being implemented in a time bound manner in all the districts of the country by the government. All the districts...

November 24, 2012

Inter-Bank Mobile Payment Service

Inter-Bank Mobile Payment Service (IMPS) allows banks to facilitate real-time transfer and receipt of funds for account holders through their mobile phones. The funds can be transferred in...

November 24, 2012

Bioceramics

Bioceramics and bioglasses are ceramic materials that are biocompatible. The class of ceramics used for repair and replacement of diseased and damaged parts of musculoskeletal systems are termed...

November 24, 2012

Nomad Planet

There are millions of wandering, homeless planets in the Milky Way. Such a planet which has been ejected from its system and is no longer gravitationally bound to...

November 24, 2012

Wolf Number & Carrington Event in context with Solar Storms

In simple words, Solar storms are a natural occurrence caused by high-energy particles hitting the Earth. These high-energy particles are released in the explosive outbursts from the Sun....

November 24, 2012

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