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CeNS developed low-cost catalyst for hydrogen generation from water

Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) discovered a low cost and efficient way to generate hydrogen from water using Molybdenum dioxide as a catalyst. They have found that Molybdenum dioxide (MoO2) nanomaterials annealed in hydrogen atmosphere can act as efficient catalysts. Using this, Hydrogen can be generated from water and produces water on […]

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Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan nominated for Khel Ratna

World silver-medallist Amit Panghal and the seasoned Vikas Krishan were nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the Boxing Federation of India, which picked only Olympic-bound names as its nominees for the annual honours. BFI has nominated world bronze-winning trio of Lovlina Borgohain under 69kg, Simranjit Kaur under 64kg, and Manish Kaushik under

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Prevention of Human and Animal Mortality on Highways Campaign

Road Transport & Highways Minister has launched the UNDP national awareness campaign on ‘Prevention of Human and Animal Mortality on Highways’ on 5 June. The campaign aims to generate awareness and education for the masses at large towards reducing or eliminating mortality on the roads of both human beings and animals. As per the official

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High-level military talked between India and China

Indian and Chinese armies held Lieutenant General-level talks in their first major attempt to resolve the month-long border standoff in eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegation was led by Lt. Gen. Harinder Singh, Commander of 14 Corps, and the Chinese side was headed by the Commander of the Tibet Military District. Indian and Chinese officials held

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MHRD launched Internship Program with ULBs across the country

Human Resource Development Ministry has launched the Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP), an Internship Program with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country. The first of its kind initiative TULIP is a program for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all ULBs and Smart Cities across the country. TULIP programme is expected to provide

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World Environment Day 2020

World Environment Day is observed on 5 June to create awareness and action for the protection of the environment. The theme for the 2020 World Environment Day is ‘Biodiversity’. The theme focuses on a concern that is both urgent and existential. The theme was based on the recent events including bushfires in Brazil, the United

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NCVTC to develop host-directed antivirals for COVID-19 disease

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved support for a study by the National Centre for Veterinary Type Cultures (NCVTC), ICAR-NRC from Hisar in Haryana, which will screen their library of 94 small molecule chemical inhibitors for antivirals against coronaviruses. The small molecule chemical inhibitors are known to inhibit cellular kinases, phosphatases, and

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Urban Forest scheme to develop 200 Nagar Van across the country

Government of India is going to implement the Nagar van scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country in the next 5 years. The move is in line with WED 2020’s focus on ‘Biodiversity’. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released a brochure on the best practices on Urban Forests and announcing the

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India to host AFC 2022 Asian Women’s Cup

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded the hosting rights of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 to India for the first time since 1979. Women’s Asian Cup will be held in the second half of the year 2020. Women players are expected to bring social revolution in the event. The football tournament will feature

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EESL and USAID launched Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has tied up with International Development’s (USAID) Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE) program and launched ‘Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings’ initiative. The initiative is a part of the US-India bilateral Partnership between the Power Ministry of India and USAID. Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings initiative aims

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