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Indian Scientists Discover model to predict Ionospheric Electron Density

The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism researchers have developed a model that will predict electronic density of ionosphere. This is highly important for the communication and navigation on the...

April 20, 2020

GoI: Quota Allocation Procedure for import of Calcined Pet Coke initiated

On April 20, 2020, the Government of India has laid down procedure to allocate quota for the import of calcined pet coke in the financial year 2020-21. Highlights...

April 20, 2020

April 20: UN Chinese Language Day

Every year, on April 20, the United Nations Chinese Language Day is observed. The day is observed to pay tribute to Cangjie. Cangjie is a mythical figure who...

April 20, 2020

GoI launches online Data Pool of Human Resources

On April 19, 2020, the Government of India launched Online Data Pool of Human Resources to combat COVID-19. Highlights The GoI launched online data pool at https://covidwarriors.gov.in. It...

April 20, 2020

Leather back Sea Turtles build largest nests in 20 years in deserted beaches

The largest number of nests of the rare Leather back sea turtles were found in Thailand. This was mainly because, the beaches in Thailand were deserted due to...

April 20, 2020

GoI: Supply of Non-Essential Commodities by E-commerce prohibited during Lock Down

On April 19, 2020, the Government of India ordered that supply of non-essential commodities will remain prohibited during lock down. The order comes when E-Commerce industry geared up...

April 20, 2020

INST’s Material for Pseudocapacitor

The Institute of Nano Science and Technology has developed a stable material for preparation of organic pseudocapacitors for energy storage. Pseudocapacitor Pseudocapacitor is a type of supercapacitor that...

April 20, 2020

Grain Trains

The Indian Railways has introduced innovative ideas to ensure continuous supply of food grains in times of the COVID-19 crisis and its accompanying lockdown conditions. Annapoorna Trains The...

April 20, 2020

E-Reverse Auction

NHPC, a central public sector unit successful bid out a 2,000 MW solar PV project via ERA or e-reverse auctioning, in times of the lockdown period. About ERA...

April 20, 2020

International Development Association

The World Bank and IMF launched several financial initiatives to help out the IDA countries in times of the COVID-19 crisis. About IDA The IDA or International Development...

April 20, 2020

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