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Committee Recommends Standardized Tenures and Selection Procedures for Akademi Leaders

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended the establishment of uniform tenures and selection processes for the heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions overseen by the Ministry of...

August 21, 2023

Mysuru Palace to Become Plastic Free

The iconic Mysuru Palace, a must-visit landmark for tourists, is set to achieve a significant milestone by becoming ‘plastic-free.’ This collaborative effort involves the Mysuru District Administration, Mysuru...

August 21, 2023

Uttarakhand Government’s Comprehensive Survey of Disaster-Prone Areas

The Uttarakhand government has taken steps to conduct a thorough survey of cities and towns prone to disasters, with tenders having been invited for the project. The Director...

August 21, 2023

BRICS’s New University Ranking System

Education ministers from the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have collectively decided to launch an independent university ranking system. The move comes as a response to...

August 21, 2023

Green Hydrogen Standards

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has achieved a notable milestone by establishing the benchmark for producing green hydrogen within the nation. Green hydrogen, considered...

August 21, 2023

Gene-edited Mustard

The utilization of oilseeds extends beyond oil extraction, with their protein-rich meal serving as a vital ingredient in livestock, poultry, and aqua feed. Rapeseed-mustard, a significant oilseed in...

August 21, 2023

Kerala’s Rs 2,400-crore Waste Management Project

Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Rs 2,400-crore Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) as part of the ‘Malinya Muktham Navakeralam’ campaign, aiming for a garbage-free state....

August 21, 2023

NBRI Namoh 108

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the unique “Namoh 108” lotus flower variety, developed by CSIR-NBRI, with 108 petals. This novel flower blends religious significance with scientific achievement,...

August 21, 2023

Bio-Trace Minerals Project

The Technology Development Board (TDB) and Chemlife Innovations Pvt. Ltd. have formed a strategic alliance to propel the project “Commercialization and Manufacturing of Bio-Trace Minerals used in Feed...

August 19, 2023

Youth Perception of Key Challenges and Career Aspirations in India

A report by Lokniti-CSDS reveals that a substantial number of Indian youth between 15 and 34 years old view unemployment as the most significant issue in the country...

August 19, 2023

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