Scientists have developed an efficient photocatalyst that can degrade in sulfamethoxazole, a broad-spectrum antibiotic to less hazardous chemicals and reduce health and environmental concerns associated with antibiotic contamination. Antibiotic contamination has several adverse effects, including antibiotic resistance, ecological impact, human health concerns, etc. Hence, there is a need to find …
Read More »Central Consumer Protection Authority Releases Guidelines to Combat Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims
In exercise of the mandate to regulate matters relating to misleading advertisements which is prejudicial to the interest of public and consumers, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims to address the issue of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims, …
Read More »Vice-President Addresses Inaugural Session of International Conference for CA Members at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur
Very good morning to all of you, I have a long association with your fraternity, I am one of you. I am absolutely delighted to be amongst you all. I take it as a great privilege and honour to address such a powerful group that is destined to shape the …
Read More »Rare Observation in Crystal Structures Sparks New Material Design Paradigms for Energy Solutions
Researchers have made a rare observation where the local crystal structure symmetry or the arrangement of atoms in the immediate vicinity of a given atom, in a crystal, reduces upon warming, contrary to the usual trend of symmetry of crystal structures increasing with rising temperatures. The study underlines the significance …
Read More »Dharmendra Pradhan announces 3 Centres of Excellence in AI in Healthcare, Agriculture and Sustainable Cities
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, announced the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities in New Delhi today. Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; Co-chair of the Apex Committee and Founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, Shri …
Read More »Raksha Mantri Lays Foundation Stone for Very Low Frequency Station in Telangana
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of a new Very Low Frequency (VLF) Station of the Indian Navy at the Damagundam Reserve Forest site, Pudur Mandal in Vikarabad, Telangana on October 15, 2024. The facility, built at a cost of Rs 3,200 crore, will be spread across …
Read More »Notice Inviting Applications for E-Auction of Third Batch of Private FM Radio Phase-III Channels
For the rollout of 730 Private Radio channels in 234 uncovered new cities in India, the Government has issued a Notice Inviting Applications from prospective bidders for E-Auction of Third Batch of Private FM Radio Phase-III channels. Annual License Fee of FM channels in these cities shall be charged as 4% of Gross Revenue excluding GST. The …
Read More »SEA PHASE OF MALABAR 2024
The Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 commenced on 14 Oct 24 off the coast of Visakhapatnam. Naval warships, embarked integral helicopters and long-range maritime patrol aircraft from Australia, India, Japan and USA are now exercising in unison in the Bay of Bengal, demonstrating a high level of collaboration and …
Read More »RECPDCL hands Over Rajasthan-IV H-1 Power Transmission Limited to M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, the Maharatna CPSU under the aegis of Ministry of Power, handed over a project specific SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle). viz, Rajasthan-IV H-1 Power Transmission Limited to M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) on 15th October …
Read More »Department of School Education & Literacy Convenes National Advisory Council Meeting
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the National Advisory Council meeting, focusing on strengthening the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which primarily emphasises access to school education. The National Education Policy 2020 highlights the revision and revamping of the education structure, including its regulation and …
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