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Science

VP Naidu at IISF 2020
VP Naidu at IISF 2020 [Pic: DST/Twitter]
Science Health Society 

IISF 2020: VP Naidu lauds Indian scientists’ work on Covid-19 vaccine, condemns fake news ‘infodemic’

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

VP Naidu said that the ‘infodemic’ also reinforces the importance of scientific temper in our lives.

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Sex ratio improved from 926 in 1991, to 943 in 2011: MoS Health Ashwini Choubey
PM to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-Jay SEHAT for J& K residents [File Photo]
Policy Health 

PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT health cover for J&K residents today

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Scheme provides financial cover up to Rs. 5 lakh per family on a floater basis to all residents of J&K.

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India Int'l Science Festival 2020 celebrates science, connects us all: Dr Shekhar Mande, CSIR
The Agricultural Scientists Meet is an important event of IISF 2020 [File photo]
Agriculture Science 

Agri Scientists Meet, IISF 2020: Experts talk data analytics, AI, energy, food security, climate change

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Agricultural Scientists’ Meet is a significant event in the India International Science Festival 2020.

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Bharat Biotech subsidiary, Chiron Behring, relaunches anti-rabies vaccine
Govt prepares for Covid vaccine rollout [File photo]
Health 

Dry run for Covid-19 vaccine admin in 4 states next week; Govt, Health Ministry gear up for rollout

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

A detailed checklist has been prepared by the Union Health Ministry and shared with the 4 States to guide them in the dry run.

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Science policymakers discuss the need to attract youth for scientific development of nation
Science policymakers discuss on DD News [Pic: DST]
Science 

IISF 2020: CSIR DG Mande, DST Advisor Gupta talk STIP role in Indian development

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

CSIR DG Shekhar Mande: Biggest challenge is to attract youth into science from an early age for optimal use of India’s talent.

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Dr harsh Vardhan at the S & T conclave
Science World 

IISF 2020: Harsh Vardhan, DST Secy Sharma speak at Overseas Minister’s & Diplomat’s Conclave

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

Sci-Tech Minister Harsh Cardhan: India shares a common past as well as future goals with many of its immediate & extended neighbours.

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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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Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses S& T Ministers Conclave
Harsh Vardhan at S&T Minister Conclave [Pic: PIB]
Government Science 

Sci-tech can be used to solve agri, water, energy, health problems: Harsh Vardhan at S&T Conclave

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

The State S&T Ministers conclave held annually creates an opportunity for dialogue among stakeholders for centre-state S&T cooperation.

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Amitabh Bachchan to address ISSFI 2020
Amitabh Bachchan to address ISSFI on 25th Dec [Pic: Wikimedia/Soumik]
Science Culture 

IISF 2020: Amitabh Bachchan, Shekhar Kapur, Mike Pandey to address DST organised Science Film Fest

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

ISFFI is organised every year to popularise science and public dissemination of science through films.

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India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 till Dec 31, passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine
India suspends UK flights fearing new [File Photo]
Health Aviation Policy 

India suspends UK flights over new Covid-19 strain till Jan; Passengers to get mandatory test, quarantine

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Airlines operating flights to India from other countries shall not board any passenger travelling from UK to India.

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PM to inaugurate IISF 2020
PM Modi to inaugurate IISF 2020 [Pic: PIB]
Science Society 

IISF 2020 to help youth develop 21st century skills: CSIR DG Mande; PM Modi to inaugurate today

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Goal of IISF 2020 is to help youth develop 21st-century skills, with a focus on scientific knowledge, creativity, critical thinking.

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National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition
Science Startups 

C-Camp NBEC 2020 winners get investment, prizes of ₹7 Cr from Pfizer, Kotak, Biocon, BIRAC, others

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

11 bio-entrepreneurs and 3 student-led teams won the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2020

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India Int'l Science Festival 2020 celebrates science, connects us all: Dr Shekhar Mande, CSIR
Science Society 

IISF 2020: Vijnana Bharati, CSIR-CECRI, NIIST, AlR, Gorakhpur Univ hold outreach programs

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The target audience of many of the events of IISF 2020 is young scientists and students.

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Int'l Science Film Festival at IISF 2020
Int'l Science Film Festival at IISF 2020 from Dec 22-25.
Science Culture 

IISF 2020: Int’l Science Film Fest from Dec 22 to promote young sci-tech film-makers

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year the ISFFI 2020 is to be organised in a virtual environment.

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Health Minister presides over GoM
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan presides over GoM
Health Government 

Health Min Vardhan lauds Covid warriors at GoM Meet attended by MEA, MoCA, NITI, ICMR

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Vardhan began the meeting by expressing gratitude to all Covid-19 warriors who have been steadfast in their duty.

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India Int'l Science Festival 2020 celebrates science, connects us all: Dr Shekhar Mande, CSIR
PM Modi to give inaugural address at IISF 2020 [File Photo]
Society Science Tech 

PM Modi to inaugurate IISF 2020; Sci-Tech Minister Vardhan to be present

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Launched in 2015, IISF is a celebration to promote science & technology.

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497 Suspected coronavirus cases isolated: Health Minister Vardhan discusses COVID-19
[File Photo: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan]
Health 

Health Minister Vardhan talks of TB-free India, AI in TB care, Covid challenges at TAI Conference

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Harsh Vardhan underlined importance of multi-stakeholder coordination, prevention, & patient-centric quality care.

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Reduction in Indian malaria cases, yet the country carries a huge burden: WHO Report
Robust PoC test to detect P. falciparum malaria
Health Science 

DBT-THSTI, Finland scientists develop 20-minute PoC test to detect P. falciparum malaria

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

One of the parasites called Plasmodium falciparum malaria is responsible for most of the cases of malaria.

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Prof Ashuthosh at STIP webinar
DST Secretary Ashutosh Sharma at STIP webinar [Pic: DST/Twitter]
Science Tech 

Industry 4.0 about controlling data flow, info, knowledge: DST Secy Sharma at STIP Forum

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

DST Secretary Ashutosh Sharma highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to address challenges of the future.

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IIT-M Prof Rajagopal researches on phonons
IIT-M Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal's research on phonons has several applications
Science Tech 

IIT-M Scientist & Swarnajayanti Fellow’s research on phonons has use in quantum computer development

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal proposes to develop novel concepts for achieving sources for single and entangled phonons.

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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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