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Net Zero by 2050 possible, but clean energy investments need to outweigh fossils fast: Report
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Net Zero by 2050 possible, but clean energy investments need to outweigh fossils fast: Report

Science & Tech 04/12/22 15:50 PM IST
by Mahesh

'It is still possible to keep the temperature increase to 1.77 degrees Celsius with determined action, according to a new energy economy analysis.' But investments in the clean energy sector must t Read More...

Remittance inflows in India to top $100 billion in 2022: World Bank brief
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Remittance inflows in India to top $100 billion in 2022: World Bank brief

Science & Tech 04/12/22 15:44 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Remittance inflow in India in 2022 is expected to top the $100 billion mark for the first time ever.' Remittance flows to India were enhanced by the wage hikes and a strong labour market in the Un Read More...

Number of people forcibly displaced crossed 100 million in 2022: UNDP
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Number of people forcibly displaced crossed 100 million in 2022: UNDP

Science & Tech 04/12/22 15:33 PM IST
by Mahesh

'For the first time ever, more than 100 million people were forcibly displaced in 2022, most of them within their own countries, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).' These Read More...

Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar named as chairperson of the National Statistical Commission
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Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar named as chairperson of the National Statistical Commission

Science & Tech 04/12/22 15:28 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Government of India had appointed Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, Professor Emeritus at Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), as the part-time chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) of I Read More...

3 Indian-origin women scientists among Australia’s “Superstars Of STEM”
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3 Indian-origin women scientists among Australia’s “Superstars Of STEM”

Science & Tech 04/12/22 15:23 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Three Indian-origin women are among 60 scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians who have been selected as Australia’s Superstars of STEM.' This initiative aims to smash socie Read More...

Worldwide Cost of Living Report
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Worldwide Cost of Living Report

Science & Tech 04/12/22 15:14 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the Worldwide Cost of Living report has been released highlighting that Tel Aviv (Israel's capital) is the world’s most expensive city to live in.' The Israeli city climbed five ru Read More...

Coatal Res Sand Dunes of Vizag
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Coatal Res Sand Dunes of Vizag

Science & Tech 04/12/22 15:02 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Geologists have said that the coastal red sand dunes of Vizag, have much significance geologically, archaeologically, and anthropologically and it needs to be protected.' Coastal red sand dunes ar Read More...

'Gaslighting', Merriam-Webster's Word Of The Year For 2022
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'Gaslighting', Merriam-Webster's Word Of The Year For 2022

Science & Tech 04/12/22 14:54 PM IST
by Mahesh

‘Gaslighting’, a term that has been searched online more and more, has now been picked as the ‘word of the year’ by America’s oldest dictionary publisher, Merriam-Webster Read More...

India assumes chairmanship of the Wassenaar Arrangement
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India assumes chairmanship of the Wassenaar Arrangement

Science & Tech 04/12/22 14:46 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The stage is all set for India to officially assume the chairmanship of Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), January 1, 2023.' This is a grouping of 42 countries that seeks to advance security and stabilit Read More...

DigiYatra facilities starts at the Delhi, Varanasi and Bangalore airport
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DigiYatra facilities starts at the Delhi, Varanasi and Bangalore airport

Science & Tech 04/12/22 10:43 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Central government on December 1 launched its facial recognition system DigiYatra at Delhi, Bangalore and Varanasi airports, which will allow domestic passengers to seamlessly travel without an i Read More...