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US concerned as China shows keen interest in toxins which can be used for chemical weapons

The United States is concerned about the People's Republic of China (PRC's) interest in pharmaceutical-based agents (PBAs) and toxins because these agents have utility for chemical weapons applications.

Nov 5, 2021

How China tried to weaken deepening Indo-US ties; Report reveals more

As Indo-US relations were getting stronger, Beijing tried successfully to prevent it, reveals a report by Pentagon

Nov 4, 2021

PM Modi's ambitious GGI-OSOWOG launched at COP26; "critical solutions" near implementation

The project, spearheaded by Governments of India & the UK in partnership with the ISA and the World Bank Group, aims to harness solar energy wherever the sun is shining, ensuring that generated electricity flows to areas that need it most.

Nov 3, 2021

COP26: India makes big, bold announcement, net zero goal by 2070

It is time to shift away from mindless and harmful consumption and towards conscious and intentional use, says Indian PM with "One Word One World" campaign tagline.

Nov 2, 2021

New Breathalyzer Can Identify COVID-19 In Critically Ill Patients; Provides Results Within 15 Seconds [Details]

In a new multi-institutional study, researchers have described a novel breath test that can detect a distinct 'breath print' in patients critically ill with COVID-19.

Oct 29, 2021

Shaktikant Das's tenure as RBI Governor extended for 3 years (Details)

Shaktikanta Das, a former IAS official from the 1980 batch, has held critical posts in the finance ministry. He has served as the secretary at the departments of revenue (DOR) and economic affairs (DEA).

Oct 29, 2021

Space Tourism: Blue Origin of Jeff Bezos to build private space station by 2030

It will be built on a common infrastructure and will have a human-centred design with world-class services and facilities.

Oct 28, 2021

Google reports record $18.9 bn profit, Search and YouTube soar amid Covid pandemic

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has posted an all-time record revenue of $61.9 billion for the July-September quarter, along with record profits at $18.9 billion.

Oct 27, 2021

40 members from four Naga village communities signed the agreement for saving endangered turtle and tortoise species in their area

Four Naga villages, TSA India vow to save endangered Asian Giant Tortoise [details]

Currently, conservationists fear that only a few hundred individuals of the Asian Giant Tortoise species are surviving throughout its range in Northeast India.

Oct 26, 2021

ISA funding developing countries to strengthen solar infra; bolsters PM Modi's OSOWOG initiative

ISA's $50K funding for solar projects accelerates PM Modi's OSOWOG initiative [here's how]

The One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative is spearheaded by India and the UK, which aims to connect 140 countries with solar power round-the-clock and ISA is playing a crucial role in it. Read to know more.

Oct 26, 2021

Hertz orders 1 lakh Teslas worth $4.2 billion; EV fleet expansion shakes up market [details]

Beginning in early November, customers will be able to rent a Tesla Model 3 at Hertz airport and neighborhood locations in US major markets and select cities in Europe.

Oct 25, 2021

India's first IVF buffalo calf born in Gujarat

For the first time in India, using the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) technique, a calf was born to a buffalo from a breed named 'Banni' at a private farm in Gujarat's Somnath district.

Oct 25, 2021

K'taka to develop 'Super 30' engineering colleges, what they offer

With an aim to develop 'Super 30' engineering colleges by taking up one college in each district of Karnataka, a committee will be formed to work towards providing quality teaching in every district, and to meet industry requirements.

Oct 23, 2021

Covid updates: India should learn from UK as healthcare experts urge lockdown in European country

On Wednesday, the UK reported 223 Covid-related deaths, the highest since March 2021

Oct 21, 2021

Lt Gen KJS Dhillon on Kashmir's security situation; asks some tough questions [details]

"Who truly suffers"; Lt Gen KJS Dhillon reflects on civilian killings in Kashmir [details]

In a powerful address at a seminar in Kashmir about the prevailing security situation, India's Defence Intelligence Agency Chief Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon touched upon some important points while giving a reality check of the situation.

Oct 20, 2021

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