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India-Canada: Cabinet approves MoU in research and industry-academic collaboration
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Canada to foster cross-border partnerships focused on research excellence and industry-academic collaboration. The MoU was signed in February 2018 in New Delhi. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) to undertake major research works on agriculture this year (in 2017) with World Bank (WB) fund of Rs 1100 crore
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will undertake major research works on agriculture this year (in 2017) with the World Bank (WB) fund of Rs 1100 crore. It is announced by the Deputy Director General of the national apex ..
MS Swaminathan Research Chair for Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences
The MS Swaminathan Research Foundation has signed a MOU with Bhubaneswar-based Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) to establish a Research Chair. The Chair will be named after MS Swaminathan, father of Indian Green Revolution for promoting knowledge and skill ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Angus Deaton’s contribution to Indian policy making
The main focus of the Deaton’s study is on measurement issues. In the 1980’s, the research in the economic development was mostly based theoretical and wherever it was empirical, it was based on the aggregate data from nation accounts. And ..
India to partner European Nations in Social Science Research
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), for the first time, collaborate with four European countries in multi-lateral Social Science research. The projects for networking and social science research cooperation in b/w the researchers of these nations have been ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
100-Year Starship Study of Darpa
The 100-Year Starship study is a program initiated by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) to research and plan for human interstellar travel within the next 100 years. The study aims to lay the foundation for future breakthroughs in ..