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IMD’s Vision-2047 Document

January 15, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently celebrated its 150th foundation day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the Vision-2047 document, outlining ambitious goals for weather forecasting and disaster management. The IMD aims for 100% accuracy in weather forecasts for three days ..

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Mission Mausam Launched

January 15, 2025

Mission Mausam was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 14, 2025. This initiative marks the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which was established in 1875. The mission aims to enhance India’s weather forecasting and climate ..

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C-DOT, IIT Mandi and IIT Jammu Collaborate to Develop Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC-Chip

January 14, 2025

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has recently partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) and IIT Jammu. This collaboration aims to develop a Wideband Spectrum-Sensor ASIC-Chip to enhance spectrum utilisation. The agreement, signed under the ..

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How are Genes Made?

January 14, 2025

Recent studies have advanced our understanding of gene evolution and function. In December 2024, two prominent research groups published findings that shed light on how new genes are created. One group from the University of Nevada, Reno, reported in *Molecular ..

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Semiconductor Synthesized from Graphene

January 14, 2025

In February 2024, a remarkable achievement in materials science occurred when a US-China research team synthesised a functional semiconductor from graphene. This breakthrough is set to transform various industries, including electronics, energy storage, and medical devices. The unique properties of ..

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World’s First 300 MW Compressed Air Energy Storage Plant

January 14, 2025

The Nengchu-1 project in Yingcheng, Hubei Province, has marked advancement in China’s energy storage capabilities. This facility is the world’s first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage (CAES) demonstration project. It has achieved full capacity grid connection and is now generating ..

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India Joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics

January 13, 2025

India’s membership in the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD) marks milestone in the nation’s statistical landscape. This development reflects India’s commitment to utilising data and technology for informed decision-making. The UN-CEBD ..

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Russia’s Floating Nuclear Power Plant Initiative

January 13, 2025

Russia has made advancements in nuclear energy with the introduction of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs). The Akademik Lomonosov, operational since 2019 in Pevek, represents a shift in energy production. This innovation aims to meet energy demands in remote areas, ..

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