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Study: Titled “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”

February 20, 2014

The researchers from University of Tennessee, USA studied the tree-climbing and basking behavior in reptiles, under the title, “Climbing behavior in extant crocodiles”. They noticed crocodilian species on three continents viz. Australia, Africa and North America and examined previous studies ..

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“Tropex 2014”: Indian Navy started largest combat exercise with dedicated satellite G-SAT 7

February 20, 2014

Indian Navy started largest combat exercise called “Tropex 2014”, with both the western and eastern fleets amassing in the Bay of Bengal for intensive combat manoeuvres. This month long exercise is being held under the gaze of India’s first dedicated ..

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India hosted third World Congress on Agro-forestry 2014

February 19, 2014

The third World Congress on Agro-forestry 2014 (WCA14) held in New Delhi, India and was inaugurated by President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. This was the First ever World Agro-forestry Congress in Asia Pacific Region.  Theme: “Trees for Life: Accelerating the Impact ..

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Chinese scientists developed flexible fire resistant paper

February 19, 2014

Chinese scientists invented a new kind of fire resistant paper. The paper is first of its own kind and can be use for long time purpose to save the important documents. About fire resistant paper Will not catch fire even ..

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Acenture study: India ranked 8th in demand for digital governance

February 16, 2014

As per new comparative study by Accenture, India ranked eighth in the list of ten countries in terms of digital governance. Singapore topped the list, followed by Norway and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As indicated in the report, high-performing ..

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“Digital Holographic Microscopy” technique: First ever 3D film of a living sperm developed

February 16, 2014

The track of a single sperm cell with a bent tail, in two dimensions (left) and three dimensions (right). Credit: Biomedical Optics Express. Scientists have developed the first 3-D movie of living sperm that can help doctors to select most viable ..

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“SMSS J031300.36-670839.3”: Oldest known star in the Universe discovered

February 16, 2014

The astronomers led by Dr Stefan Keller of the Australian National University (ANU) have discovered the oldest known star, SMSS J031300.36-670839.3, in the Universe, which formed shortly after the Big Bang 13.6 billion years ago. Modern cosmological science stated that ..

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DRDO developing UAVs to track down Maoists

February 15, 2014

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to track down maoists in naxal hit states viz. Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, etc. And would demonstrate the operational capability of the ..

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DRDO developing UAVs to track down Maoists

February 12, 2014

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to track down maoists in naxal hit states viz. Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, etc. And would demonstrate the operational capability of the ..

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Govt. launched ‘National Cloud’ Under ‘MeghRaj’

February 9, 2014

Govt. launched the National Cloud under ‘MeghRaj’ initiative. National Information Centre (NIC) is providing Cloud services under the umbrella of ‘MeghRaj’.  About MeghRaj In order to utilize and harness the benefits of Cloud Computing, the Central Government has embarked upon ..

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