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Indo-Finnish Virtual Network Centre on Quantum Computing

April 20, 2022

An Indo-Finnish Virtual Network Centre on Quantum Computing will be established by India and Finland with the aim of stimulating development projects and innovative research to address the needs of both nations. Overview: The decision to establish this centre was ..

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National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise (NCX India)

April 20, 2022

The National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise (NCX India) is being organized by the National Security Council Secretariat for government officials and critical sector organizations with the aim of strengthening the cyber posture of the country. Overview: On 18th April ..

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World’s Highest Tunnel at Shinku La Pass

April 20, 2022

The world’s highest tunnel will be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet. This tunnel will be connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Overview: The construction of this tunnel by the Border Roads Organisation ..

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WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)

April 20, 2022

The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat will be the world’s first and only global outpost centre for traditional medicine. It will be emerging as an international hub for global wellness. Overview: PM Modi laid the ..

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Rajasthan: First State to get L-root Server

April 19, 2022

The first state in the country to get the L-root server is Rajasthan. With seamless internet connectivity, this server will assist the State government in providing its flagship digital services and enforcing e-governance. This new facility will be strengthening the ..

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India’s New Chief of Army Staff

April 19, 2022

Lieutenant General Manoj Pande will be replacing General Manoj Mukund Naravane as the 29th chief of the Indian Army. Overview: Lieutenant General Manoj Pande has become the first engineer to become the chief of army staff (COAS). He will be ..

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Improving Iron Absorption from Grains

April 19, 2022

The consumption of Millets is being promoted in India as these grains are good for the people. They have rich iron content and are also high in zinc, calcium, potassium, magnesium, dietary fibre, and other important vitamins like riboflavin, thiamine, ..

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Why India objects to WHO methodology of COVID death toll estimate?

April 19, 2022

The methodology that has been used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to estimate the COVID-19 related deaths in India has been objected to by India. The health ministry has issued a statement saying that for a large country like ..

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Changes in Environmental Clearance process

April 19, 2022

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced a number of changes to the environmental clearance process for projects development projects while proposing to exempt others entirely from its jurisdiction due to which the environmentalists are showing ..

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Actinimenes koyas: New Species of Shrimp

April 19, 2022

A new species of shrimp has been discovered by scientists from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR). The newly discovered species has been named Actinimenes koyas. Overview: NBFGR is focused on the documentation of the country’s aquatic genetic ..

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