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IISD: India’s Renewable Subsidies decline by 35%

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CCEW) and International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) recently released a report called “Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies, 2020”. Highlights The report...

April 19, 2020

Procurement of Pulses and Oil Seeds from Farmers

The Government of India has procured oil seeds and pulses from farmers directly at Minimum Support Prices. Currently, the Price Support Scheme for the Rabi season has been...

April 19, 2020

Indian Astrophysicists: Lithium in Interstellar space & Red Giants have Connection

The Researchers in the Indian Institute of Astrophysics frame a connection between Lithium in interstellar space and lithium in red giants. The Lithium rich Helium burning stars also...

April 19, 2020

CSIR produces Protein Enriched Biscuits for COVID-19 patients

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) has made protein rich biscuits for COVID-19 patients. The biscuits have been sent to the...

April 19, 2020

Software Technology Parks of India

The centre recently announced a 4 months rental waiver for IT companies operating from the STPI centres in light of the COVID-19 crisis. About the Rental Waiver The...

April 18, 2020

Use of Ultraviolet C Radiation for Disinfection

Several products that use ultraviolet C rays for disinfecting objects are being developed and introduced by the DRDO for tackling the COVID-19 crisis. Types of UV Radiations The...

April 18, 2020

DRDO Equipment for Disinfection

DRDO recently introduced new products to help with the disinfection process to curb the spread of SARS CoV 2. Automatic Mist-based Sanitizer Dispensing Units It is a contactless...

April 18, 2020

Kisan Rath App

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Kisan Rath mobile app to enable easier transportation of agricultural produce. About the App The Kisan Rath app...

April 18, 2020

Rice- Fish Farming System

In view of the increasing challenge to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural intensification, the benefits of extensively adopting rice- fish farming system in India is being discussed....

April 18, 2020

CSIR develops Personal Protective Coverall Suit

On April 18, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) developed Personal Protective Cover all suit. The suit has been produced with polypropylene...

April 18, 2020

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