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India Plans Dedicated Semiconductor R&D Wing Under ISRC

The government has proposed the establishment of a dedicated research and development (R&D) unit under the newly envisaged India Semiconductor Research Centre (ISRC). This initiative aims to enhance...

May 9, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 9, 2024

31. What is the causative agent of West Nile fever, recently in news? [A] Bacteria[B] Virus[C] Protozoa[D] Fungus Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Virus] Notes:Kerala’s health department confirms...

May 9, 2024

NHAI Explores New Self-Healing Road Technologies

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is exploring new technologies aimed at creating pothole-free highways. This includes innovative development towards self-healing roads, encapsulating technologies that allow the...

May 8, 2024

Debate Around Religion-Based Reservations

India’s election season has reignited debates surrounding reservation based on religion. Questions are being asked about the compatibility of religion-based reservations with the secular principles enshrined in the...

May 8, 2024

World Bank Report on Agri-food System

The World Bank’s recent report, “Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System”, has emphasized on significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)...

May 8, 2024

Glyptothorax punyabratai: New Catfish Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

India’s leading institute for fish genetic resources ICAR-NBFGR has identified a new species of catfish, Glyptothorax punyabratai, in the Tung Stream of Brahmaputra River drainage system. It has...

May 8, 2024

Russia’s Batagaika Crater Expands Rapidly Due to Thaw

The Batagaika Crater, also spelled as Batagay, often referred to as the “gateway to the underworld,” is in the permafrost regions of Siberia, Russia and is known for...

May 8, 2024

EU Adopts First Law Against Violence Towards Women

On May 7, the European Union formally adopted groundbreaking legislation designed to combat violence against women across its 27 member states. This legislation includes measures against forced marriages,...

May 8, 2024

Gagan Strike-II: Indian Army, IAF Conduct Joint Exercise in Punjab

The Indian Army’s Kharga Corps, part of the Army’s Western Command, recently concluded a three-day joint military exercise Gagan Strike-II with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Punjab....

May 8, 2024

Third Tashkent International Investment Forum Attracts $26.6 Billion in Global Investments

The 3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) held recently was a resounding success, attracting global investors and facilitating deals worth $26.6 billion. More than 2,500 participants from 93...

May 8, 2024

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