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What is Solar Paraboloid Technology?

As the world moves towards using more renewable energy, solar paraboloid technology is becoming more popular because it could make solar power more efficient. This technology might play...

August 27, 2024

Australia Records Historic Winter Temperature of 41.6°C

Australia recently recorded its hottest winter temperature ever, reaching 41.6°C (106.7°F) at Yampi Sound. This breaks the previous winter record by 0.4°C. It’s also the highest temperature ever...

August 27, 2024

New Study Urges Better Protection for Sunda Clouded Leopards

The Sunda clouded leopard population in Borneo has decreased to around 3,800 individuals. This decline is linked to habitat loss caused by human activities like deforestation. A recent...

August 27, 2024

FSSAI Withdraws Advisory on A1, A2 Milk Claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reversed its earlier advisory. This advisory had instructed food businesses to remove any references to ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ milk...

August 27, 2024

Union Cabinet Approves ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Science Schemes

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of three major schemes, combining them into a new central sector scheme called ‘Vigyan Dhara.’...

August 27, 2024

Union Cabinet Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Employees

Indian government will start a new pension system called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), on April 1, 2025, after getting approval from the Union Cabinet. This scheme aims...

August 26, 2024

Mission Rhumi 2024

India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, Rhumi-1, from Thiruvidanthai, Chennai, marking a significant achievement in the country’s space exploration efforts, on August 24, 2024. This event, known...

August 26, 2024

IIM Bangalore Launches India’s First Global Centre for PEVC

On August 25, 2024, the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), signed an important agreement with Mathew Cyriac, a former student and the Executive Chairman of Florintree Advisors...

August 26, 2024

INS Mumbai to Make Maiden Visit to Colombo

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai is scheduled to visit Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 26, 2024. This visit is important as it highlights the growing maritime cooperation...

August 26, 2024

What is Jan Aushadhi Scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a key initiative by the Indian government aimed at providing affordable, high-quality medicines to citizens. Through this program, medicines are...

August 26, 2024

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