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IISc researchers develop self-powered UV photodetector for self-charging energy storage devices

The researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a cost-effective, high-performance, self-powered UV photodetector. The self-powered UV photodetector can use the harvested optical energy...

October 15, 2016

National Seismic Programme launched in Odisha

The Union Government has launched National Seismic Programme (NSP) to trace hydrocarbon resources like oil and natural gas in Mahanadi basin. It was launched by Union Minister of...

October 15, 2016

15 October: International Day of Rural Women

The International Day of Rural Women is observed annually across the world on 15 October to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women. Significance of the...

October 15, 2016

Bangladesh, China agree to elevate their ties to strategic partnership

Bangladesh and China have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to “strategic partnership”. It was announced during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit Bangladesh. This is the first official...

October 15, 2016

Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as DG of Directorate General of Foreign Trade

Senior IAS officer Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as new Director General of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). He will succeed Anup Wadhawan, who has been...

October 15, 2016

Women of India Festival 2016 of organic products inaugurated in New Delhi

The Women of India Festival 2016 of organic products was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Women & Child Development in New Delhi The 10 day festival has...

October 15, 2016

Union Government to use post offices to distribute pulses

The Union Government has decided to utilise the vast network of post offices across the country to sell subsidised pulses. The decision was taken during the meeting of...

October 15, 2016

India, Russia ink agreement to set up 25 Agro Irradiation Centres

India and Russia have signed an agreement for cooperation in the development of a network of 25 integrated infrastructure Agro irradiation centres. The agreement was signed between Indian...

October 14, 2016

India to eliminate use of HFC-23 by 2030

India has decided to eliminate use of HFC-23, a greenhouse gas (GHG) that harms the ozone layer by 2030. With this, India, is taking the lead on tackling...

October 14, 2016

22 MPs from smaller parties, independents in Rajya Sabha recognised as a consolidated bloc

Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari has recognised a group of 22 MPs belonging to smaller parties and certain Independents as a consolidated bloc — the United...

October 14, 2016

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