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Environment

MoES launches Digital Ocean platform
Digital Ocean Platform [Pic: MoES/Twitter]
Science Environment Tech 

Earth Sciences Ministry launches INCOIS ‘Digital Ocean’ platform to collect, utilise ocean data

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Digital ocean is a web-based platform that integrates all oceanographic data available in the country.

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Harsh Vardhan launches INCOIS 'Digital Ocean' platform for ocean resources data mgmt
Harsh Vardhan launches Digital Ocean platform [Pic: MoES/Twitter]
Environment Science Tech 

Harsh Vardhan launches INCOIS ‘Digital Ocean’ platform for ocean resources data mgmt

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

It includes applications developed to organise & present oceanographic data via rapid advancements in geospatial tech.

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PM expresses happiness over rising leopard numbers
PM Modi expresses happiness at increasing leopard numbers [Pic: Britannica]
Environment 

PM Modi delights over increasing leopard numbers, lauds animal conservation efforts

December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: We have to keep up these efforts and ensure our animals live in safe habitats.

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Ministry of Jal Shakti reviews National Hydrology Project | indusdictum
Ministry of Jal Shakti reviews National Hydrology Project [Pic: PIB]
Policy Environment 

Jal Shakti (Water) Minister Shekhawat reviews World Bank-backed National Hydrology Project

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

NHP was started in 2016 as a Central Sector Scheme with 100% grant to Implementing agencies on pan-India basis.

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Magma intusions could lead to traps for hydrocarbon and geothermal energy resouces | indusdictum
Science Environment 

India, UK scientists find magmatic intrusions lead to traps for hydrocarbon, geothermal energy resources

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Magma intrusion into relatively shallow depths often results into the structural deformation of host strata.

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5th Water Impact Summit | indusdictum
5th Water Impact Summit [Pic: PIB]
Environment 

Working on Atal Bhujal Yojna, groundwater mgmt: Jal Shakti Minister Shekhawat at IWIS Summit 2020

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Atal Bhujal Yojna is an initiative to map & recharge aquifers, conserve groundwater in collaboration with World Bank.

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North-Atlantic wave can derail Indian monsoons | indusdictum
[Pic: Wikimedia Commons/Biswarup Ganguly]
Environment 

CAOS, IISc scientists research North-Atlantic wave capable of derailing Indian Monsoons

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The researchers from CAOS, IISc were supported by DST scientists under their climate change program.

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Swachhta Campaign Awards | indusdictum
Swachhta Campaign Awards
Environment Society 

PM Modi has made Swachhta a Jan Andolan: Petrol Minister Pradhan awards ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Dharmendra Pradhan: Petroleum industry has been contributing to this Jan Andolan.

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Tourism Ministry organises webinar on Birding in India | indusdictum
The Indian Roller [Pic: Wikimedia/Rison Thumboor]
Environment Culture 

Tourism Ministry holds ‘Birding in India’ webinar under Dekho Apna Desh series

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Dekho Apna Desh webinar series is an effort to showcase India’s diversity under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program.

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For the first time, Ganga project completed ahead of schedule: Water Resources Sec
IBRD official De Beauchene praised India's efforts towards river rejuvenation [File Photo]
Environment Policy 

IBRD Sanitation Official hails India’s efforts for river rejuvenation, cleanliness, Open Defecation Mission

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

De Beauchene: Who would have thought 5 years ago that 550 mn people will stop defecating in the open in India

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PM Modi condoles Motilal Vora's demise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi [File Photo]
Policy Environment World 

PM Modi at Climate Action Summit: India on track to achieve Paris Agrmt targets, exceed expectations

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Summit marks the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement – the most ambitious step in the fight against climate change.

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Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Ayog | indusdictum
Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog [Pic: ANI]
Environment 

NITI CEO Kant, NMCG Head Mishra, cGanga Head Tare speak at India Water Impact Summit 2020

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant: Data & numbers are not sufficient, what is needed is a passion among people for rivers.

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Himalayan foothills | indusdictum
Himalayan foothills [Pic: Mukteshwar Nainital/Twitter]
Environment 

Aerosols in Indo-Gangetic plain increase rainfall in Himalayan foothills: DST, IIT, NIT, Leipzig Univ study

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The region is associated with high aerosol loading, much of which is black carbon and dust.

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Muraingrass identified i Western Ghats | indusdictum
[Pic unrelated: Wikimedia/Dinesh Valke]
Science Environment 

ARI Researchers name new Muraingrass species in Western Ghats after Goa Univ Prof Janarthanam

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Globally, 85 species are known from Ischaemum, of which 61 species are found exclusively in India.

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Entries open for Nat'l Water Awards 2020, last date 10 Feb 2021 Jal Shakti Ministry
Government Environment 

Entries open for Nat’l Water Awards 2020, prizes up to Rs 2L, last date 10 Feb 2021: Jal Shakti Ministry

December 10, 2020December 15, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

A cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh, Rs. 1.5 lakh, and Rs. 1 lakh for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners respectively will be given for 9 categories.

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37th General Body Meeting at Central Zoo Authority | indusdictum
General Body meeting of Central Zoo Authority [Pic: Prakash Javadekar/Twitter]
Environment 

Zoos in Bihar, UP granted recognition by Central Govt: Environment Minister Javadekar

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Env Minister applauded the progress in developing a 10-year plan to upgrade 15 select zoos.

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Huge improvement in Clean Ganga Mission, 2,000 dolphins sighted: Jal Shakti Minister
Environment 

CPCB sounds alarm over pollution, frothing in Yamuna; sends notice to Delhi, Haryana, UP

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

On 6th Dec, the CPCB raised concern over frothing and pollution in the Yamuna river.

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4th Roundtable Consultation on 'Cleaning the air' | indusdictum
4th Roundtable Consultation on "Cleaning the air" [Pic: Shashi Tharoor/Twitter]
Policy Environment 

Govt committed to fighting ‘serious problem’ of air pollution: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Env. Minister Javadekar highlighted initiatives taken by Govt to mitigate air pollution in the last few years.

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Air pollution
Environment Digital World 

New ITU standard aims for 45% reduction in ICT greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Rohan Chowdhury 0 Comments

ITU L.1470 puts forward emission-reduction trajectories for operators of mobile networks, fixed networks, and data centres, requiring the Information and Communication industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.

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World Environment 

Faster, bolder action key to reaching net-zero emissions: UN Secretary-General to COP26

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Rohan Chowdhury 0 Comments

“We are in an unfolding climate emergency,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, calling for the private sector, civil society to work in tandem with the youth across all countries.

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FEATURES

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
Politics Feature Law 

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0

“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0
antibiotic resistance (virus)
Health Feature Science 

Stories from the frontlines of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) during Covid-19

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0

THE LATEST

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
ADB gives $10 Mn for horticultural expansion in Himachal
Agriculture 

ADB, India sign $10 mn project financing for horticulture, irrigation in Himachal Pradesh

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

WORLD

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Lt Gen MM Naravane appointed Chief of Army Staff after Gen Rawat, takes over on Dec 31
World Defence 

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits South Korea to meet leaders, discuss India-Korea defence relations

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

DEFENCE

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0
CH-4B UAV drone
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0

AUTO

Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0
FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0
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