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India joined 'Cryo Club' with successful launch of GSLV-D5; 6th spacefarer to develop a cryogenic engine

January 11, 2014

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heavy-duty rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-D5 (GSLV-D5) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh and placed communication satellite GSAT-14 into orbit.  GSAT-14 is India’s 23rd geostationary satellites built by ISRO. It has a life ..

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Scientists spot rare Indian Pitta after 60 years

January 11, 2014

Indian Pitta, a bird endemic to the Himalayan foothills and Western Ghats, was spotted at Aravalli Biodiversity Park near Vasant Kunj in Delhi recently. As per ornithologists, Indian Pitta, a small and colourful bird which is mainly seen in closed-canopy forests, was spotted in Delhi after 60 years. Why sighting of ..

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Research: "Canine Distemper Virus" killing endangered tigers, red pandas and lions

January 8, 2014

As per researchers at Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly, the infection caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is killing endangered tigers, red pandas and lions in the country. The disease has been detected in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Patna Zoo and many areas ..

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India’s power network integrated into one grid with joining of Southern region

January 7, 2014

India’s power network has been integrated into one grid as South India has been linked with the national electricity grid. This completes the consolidation of the entire country into one network for distributing electricity to consumers. The integration was attained ..

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Moclic software – can predict weather

January 6, 2014

Researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) designed the software Monitoring Climate Change (Moclic) by which anyone is able to determine their community, state or country’s weather activity for the days and months ahead. Characteristics of Monitoring Climate ..

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Assam will follow “Chaibagaan time”

January 6, 2014

The state of Assam decided to follow the ‘chaibagaan’ time instead of the Indian Standard Time (IST). The bagaan time will be helpful to save energy, reduce power consumption and increase productivity. IST is calculated on the basis of solar time ..

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Survey by Trend Micro: Bitcoin malware, India among top targets

January 1, 2014

As per a survey conducted by the IT security firm Trend Micro, Bitcoin mining malware is infecting millions of computers globally and extending the threat of cyber security risks for users of the cyber currency. Thousands of computers, including in ..

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Scientists discovered Phosphorous in remnants of Supernova

January 1, 2014

Astronomers have, for the first time, discovered phosphorous — one of the vital elements for life — in the cosmic remains from a supernova explosion. It has been found that phosphorus is 100 times more abundant in the leftovers of ..

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Himachal High court bans on food in plastic packs

December 31, 2013

The Himachal Pradesh High Court banned on the sale of potato chips, wafers and all junk food items packaged in plastic and non-biodegradable material from January 26, 2014. It directed the government to strictly enforce the ban on non-essential food ..

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China offers its Beidou Navigation System free of cost to neighbours

December 30, 2013

In a strategic move, China is ready to offer its neighbouring nations use of its indigenously developed Beidou Satellite Navigation System (BDS) free of charge. The offer has generated interest from a number of nations including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh ..

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