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Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project was a secret research and development undertaking during the Second World War that produced the world’s first nuclear weapons. Conducted under the direction of the...

September 23, 2012

Multi-dimensional Poverty Index

The Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a comprehensive measure of poverty that goes beyond income-based assessments to capture the multiple deprivations faced by individuals and households in their...

September 23, 2012

Megasaurus

Megasaurus is a large, mechanical, fire-breathing, car-crushing robot designed to resemble a dinosaur, most commonly a Tyrannosaurus rex. It is a popular entertainment attraction in monster truck shows,...

September 23, 2012

Multispectral imaging

Multispectral imaging (MSI) is a scientific and technological technique that captures image data within specific wavelength ranges across the electromagnetic spectrum, beyond what the human eye can perceive....

September 23, 2012

Mount Etna

Mount Etna is one of the most active and iconic volcanoes in the world, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, between the cities of Messina and...

September 23, 2012

Maldives Crisis

Brief Historical Background of Maldives During 1558 to 1573, Maldives was under Portuguese. The Portuguese occupation ended when they were expelled by the locals. In the 17th century,...

February 25, 2012

Memogate Controversy

Memogate Controversy or Mullen memo controversy refers to claims made by Mansoor Ijaz, a US citizen of Pakistani origin, that the govt feared a coup after the May...

February 2, 2012

MCA21

MCA 21 is an ambitious e-Governance project of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India . The core objective of this project is to transform the Ministry’s mode...

February 2, 2012

Mutual Fund

Mutual funds are touted to be the best tool for wealth creation over the long term. Definition of Mutual Fund A mutual fund is a fund that is...

December 29, 2011

Mother & Child Tracking System

The Mother & Child Tracking System (MCTS) is a digital health initiative introduced in India to monitor and improve the delivery of maternal, newborn, and child health services....

December 28, 2011