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NMDC Signs MoU With IIT Kharagpur For Drone-Based Mineral Exploration

Pooja YadavMarch 23, 20220

India's largest ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Kharagpur for the aim of drone-based mineral exploration. Drone-based Geophysical Surveys and Hyperspectral Studies for Mineral Exploration would be conducted by NMDC for the primary time in India. The collaboration between NMDC and IIT-Kharagpur will open a replacement era in mineral exploration for the country. If we talk about Spectral products, algorithms and methods would be developed by IIT Kharagpur and NMDC for exploration using drones (UAV) for mining. This collaboration would also cause software spectral tools development for the aim of capacity-building programs on mining technology and mineral excavation. NMDC is hoping for digit...

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PM Modi Congratulates On Bihar Diwas 2022, Know Interesting Facts About This State

Aditi priya singhMarch 22, 20220

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings on the occasion of Bihar Diwas 2022. He wished the state through a tweet, rich in historical and cultural heritage, sets new records in development. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also congratulated Bihar on its foundation day. He tweeted, "Heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar on the foundation day of Bihar, covered with natural resources, the historical land of spirituality and revolution, the land of great ascetics and sages, covered with education and great culture. Pray to God that Bihar has more development and development. Touch the pinnacle of prosperity." Let us tell you that in 1912, Bihar was carved out of Bengal. Let's know about some state symbols of Bihar On the occasion of Bihar Day. The s...

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Indian-Origin Physician Becomes New White House COVID-Response Coordinator

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

An Indian-born physician Ashish Jha has been appointed the new White House COVID-19 response coordinator. He has replaced Jeff Zeints. Jha is a leading health specialist within the US and he has been recognized for his knowledgeable and calming public presence. He is a communicable disease expert and also the dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health. He has worked on the filovirus and served as co-chair of a panel to combat the disease’s breakout in West Africa in 2014. Jha also offered his advice to the White House on Zients and his team’s national COVID-19 readiness strategy, which was published earlier this month. It explains how people can gradually resume normal activities once the restrictions imposed thanks to Covid are eased. Jha was born in Bihar in 1970. ...

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Karnataka Govt. Launches Dishaank App To Have Quick Land Records Access; Details Inside

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

Dishaank is an application developed by Karnataka to confirm quick access to land records. About Dishnaak app Talking about the Survey Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) unit of Karnataka’s revenue department is ensuring easy availability of original land records through an app called Dishaank. The Dishaank app is developed under the Geographical data system (GIS) program of the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Center (KSRSAC). The KSRSAC provides satellite data to agencies like the SSLR unit for innovative use. Dishaank leverages Karnataka’s decision with an objective to digitize land records under the Bhoomi project. Availability of digitized, scanned & geo-referenced maps, made it easier to create the app. Data available on the app The ...

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Centre Launches Tests For Hydrogen-Based Advanced Cell Electric Vehicle

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

The Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a test for Hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). This pilot program was initiated by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. For this project, Toyota worked with the International Center for engineering (ICAT). The project involves studying and evaluating the world’s most advanced FCEV called “Toyota Mirai” on Indian roads and its atmospheric conditions. The aim is to spread awareness regarding FCEV technology and disseminate the advantages to support a hydrogen-based ecosystem. Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 and is one of the world’s first hydrogen fuel electric vehicles. The word ‘Mirai’ within the Japanese language means ‘future’. It is powered by a hydrogen cell battery pack and c

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Ukraine Gets Electricity Grid From European Countries; Know Its Impact Over Ongoing Tensions

Pooja YadavMarch 21, 20220

Ukraine has been linked to an electricity grid of continental Europe. This can reduce Ukraine’s dependence on Russia. According to an announcement by the ECU Network of gear Operators (ENTSO-E), the electricity grids of Ukraine and Moldova were successfully synchronized with the Continental European grid on an endeavour basis. Preparation for grid synchronization was happening since 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea. But because of the 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine put an emergency request to hurry up the method, so immediately trials were started. Now, energy suppliers within the European continental grid, which stretches from Portugal to Poland, can supply electricity to Ukraine during an emergency. this may help in maintaining the soundness of the ability systems of Ukra...

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EU To Impose World’s First Carbon Dioxide Emmision Tarrifs; Read On To Know More

Pooja YadavMarch 21, 20220

The European Union (EU) countries decided to impose the world’s first CO2 emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods. Starting from 2020, the EU had introduced greenhouse gas emissions costs on imports of steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminium and electricity. The finer details of the plan aren't yet finalized, which can be figured out in future negotiations. The aim of imposing this tariff is to shield the EU industry because the European market is flooded by cheaper goods made in countries with weak environmental rules. According to the EU, this carbon border tariff is a trial to make a grade playing field by imposing the identical carbonic acid gas costs on EU companies and people abroad. EU held that this move will avoid any carbon leakage and can also encourage part...

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IMF To Start Talks With Sri Lanka

Our CorrespondentMarch 21, 20220

The IMF intends to begin discussions with Sri Lanka on a program to support the country. Spokesman Gerry Rice said the island was facing heavy currency depreciation and inflation after an unusual battle of printing money to keep interest rates low.   President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in a national address on Wednesday that he has permitted the IMF program to go ahead after meeting senior staff of the lender in Colombo. Officials have also indicated that they are actively considering an IMF-backed program," said IMF spokesman Gerry Rice.   During the Finance Minister's visit to Washington in April, we will discuss with officials how best we can help Sri Lanka move forward. The IMF has already called for tighter monetary policy to prevent liquidity injections ...

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Sexual Harassment Against Women In Workplace: Kerala HC Directs Film Industry To Follow POSH Act

Snehashish RoyMarch 18, 20220

Kerala High Court has urged organisations in the film industry on March 17 to constitute a joint committee to handle the sexual harassment cases against women pertaining to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The law, prevention of sexual harassment (POSH), was passed in 2013 by the Parliament and Kerala HC has ordered the film production units to follow it. The order came in the wake of public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Women in Cinema Collection (WCC) urging to set up a mechanism for grievance redressal in the body of Malayalam movie actors, Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The POSH act is a broadened law of the Vishaka guidelines, that were laid down following a Supreme Court judgement in 1997...

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RBI Announces New Policy For Microfinance Loans; Read On To Know More

Pooja YadavMarch 17, 20220

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) once again made announcements regarding the regulatory framework on microfinance loans. RBI has done away with the margin caps on the pricing of small loans given by non-banking financial company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs). Earlier, as far as the limit was concerned, there was a limit on the charge per unit charged by microfinance lenders. The most rate of interest was 10-12% above the price of funds incurred by the institution or 2.75 times the common interest rate of the five-largest commercial banks, whichever is lower. Now, the removal of margin caps brings NBFC-MFIs to the identical level as other lenders like banks. This can pave the way for the underwriting of loans supported risk analysis. Also, betting on the borrower, a risk premiu...

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Centre Announces ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ In Karnataka; Know Highlights

Pooja YadavMarch 17, 20220

Meri Policy Mere Haath campaign was launched in Hassan, Karnataka by the centre. The campaign is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The campaign is geared toward motivating all farmers within the country to ensure their crops. Under this campaign, it is assumed that every farmer who has taken insurance under the PMFBY will get the policy documents at their doorstep. The campaign empowers the farmers through crop insurance awareness and by bringing the contract to their doorsteps. The campaign will help in increasing the direct communication between the farmers and insurance companies. Thus, it bridges the prevailing trust deficit between farmers and insurance companies. Other farmers will get motivated and the sum of money of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima...

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BMC Releases Mumbai Climate Action Plan; Becomes First City In India

Pooja YadavMarch 17, 20220

The Maharashtra government has launched the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) which was prepared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). With this, Mumbai has become the first city in India to have such a strategy. Before the preparation of MCAP, a vulnerability assessment of greenhouse emission (GHG) and natural green cover inventory was conducted. World Resources Institute (WRI), India, and therefore the C-40 Cities network provided technical support to BMC for the preparation of the plan. Highlights of MCAP MCAP has laid down a 30-year roadmap for Mumbai to tackle the challenges of temperature change. it's set short-, medium- and long-term climate goals to realize the target of net zero emissions by 2050. It's identified six strategic areas where massive changes will need ...

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