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Union Ministry of Science & Technology announces “KIRAN” scheme for Women Scientists
The Union Ministry of Science & Technology also announced KIRAN (Knowledge, Involvement, Research, Advancement through Nurturing) for women scientists – A unique advertising scheme to bring about, as far as possible, gender equality in the field of science and technology. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Union Government makes it compulsory for scientists to take on lectures in Public schools & colleges
Over 5,000 “highly accomplished” scientists employed with numerous departments under the Science and Technology Ministry will dedicate time to teach students of many schools and colleges in the country. It would be “mandatory” for the scientists various departments to essentially, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
“RapiDot Diagnostic Kit” developed by Indian researchers to detect virus in shrimps
The Mangalore-based College of Fisheries developed a diagnostic kit for the detection of white spot virus in shrimps. The technology developed with funding assistance from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi. About RapiDot Diagnostic Kit ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
No plan to increase research stations in Arctic and Antarctica
Union Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences has clarified that India does not intend to increase research stations in Arctic and Antarctica. What is the status of India’s scientific presence in Arctic and Antarctica? Status of India’s Scientific ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Vayalar Ravi becomes Union Minister for Science and Technology
Vayalar Ravi took the seat as Union Minister for Science and Technology. He was given the charge by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after Vilasrao Deshmukh, who was holding the position passed away.