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3 DST institutes among top 30 Indian Institutions in 2020 Nature Index

3 DST institutes among top 30 Indian Institutions in 2020 Nature Index

Three of the autonomous institutions of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India have found their place among top 30 Indian Institutions including universities, IITs, IISERs, and Research Institutions and Labs as per Nature Index 2020 ratings based on the research published in the top journals, a measure of research quality. The three […]

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Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle Complex

Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle Complex

A Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) Complex was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam. DSRV Complex was equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It has been designed to accommodate the newly inducted submarine rescue system and store the DSRV assets in the rescue-ready state. The system

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World Food Prize 2020

World Food Prize 2020

Indian-American soil scientist Dr Rattan Lal has won the prestigious World Food Prize, considered to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize in agriculture, in recognition of his contribution to increase the global food supply by helping small farmers improve their soil’s health. Dr.Rattan Lal was awarded for his role in developing and mainstreaming a soil-centric

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Nirmala Sitharaman attends the 101st Development Committee Meeting: IMF

Nirmala Sitharaman attends the 101st Development Committee Meeting: IMF

On April 17, 2020 Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 101st Development Committee plenary Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through video conference. The items on the agenda include the updates on World Bank group response to the coronavirus pandemic emergency & the COVID-19 Debt Initiative: International Call for Action

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CSIR and NAL develop personal protective coverall suit for health workers

CSIR and NAL develop personal protective coverall suit for health workers

CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) with MAF Clothing, Bengaluru developed the protective coverall suit. This suit can be used by doctors to protect from COVID 19. It is a polypropylene spun laminated multi-layered non-woven fabric-based coverall suit. That suit can be used to ensure the safety of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and healthcare workers.. CSIR-NAL and

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Around 43 lakh quintals of food grains distributed to the poor in Maharashtra

Around 43 lakh quintals of food grains distributed to the poor in Maharashtra

Central Government and the Government of Maharashtra have adequate food security for the poor people in the state. Around 52,000 fair price shops spread across the country.  Around 43.51 lakh quintals of food grains distributed within the first fortnight of April amidst the lockdown period. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, 5kg of food grain

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Shri Santosh Gangwar designate Nodal Officers for resolving Grievances of Workers

Shri Santosh Gangwar designate Nodal Officers for resolving Grievances of Workers

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Gangwar requested various State/UT Governments to designate a nodal officer from Labour Department. The main aim is to coordinate with Control Rooms set up by the Union Government for addressing issues of the labour/workers in the country.  Ministry of Labour and Employment recently set up

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