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The 2021 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
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The 2021 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

Science & Tech 12/10/21 09:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Recently, Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI)" The Index con Read More...

Nobel prize for Economics
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Nobel prize for Economics

Science & Tech 12/10/21 09:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Three US-based economists won the 2021 Nobel prize for economics" They won the prize for pioneering research on the labour market impacts of minimum wage, immigration and education, and for creati Read More...

Scientist behind Pak. nuclear bomb, A.Q. Khan, passes away
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Scientist behind Pak. nuclear bomb, A.Q. Khan, passes away

Science & Tech 11/10/21 10:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

The man regarded as the "father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb", Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, has died aged 85 after being hospitalised with Covid-19 Dr Khan was hailed as a national hero for transforming his Read More...

Iran makes 20% more enriched uranium
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Iran makes 20% more enriched uranium

Science & Tech 11/10/21 10:10 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Iran has produced more than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium" Mohammad Eslami said that under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, the other signatories were to provide Iran Read More...

Two long haul freight trains ‘Trishul’ and ‘Garuda’
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Two long haul freight trains ‘Trishul’ and ‘Garuda’

Science & Tech 11/10/21 09:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Indian Railways has successfully operated two long haul freight trains “Trishul" and “Garuda" for the first time over South Central Railway(SCR)" Long haul trains, which are twice or m Read More...

MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021
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MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021

Science & Tech 11/10/21 09:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"The Indian Navy (IN) would be participating in the Second Phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar along with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Read More...

Green pacts inked at India, Denmark summit
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Green pacts inked at India, Denmark summit

Science & Tech 10/10/21 17:47 PM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"India and Denmark signed two agreements on research in climate change, while another MoU on setting up a “green hydrogen” electrolyser plant was signed between Reliance Industries and Dan Read More...

A spraying solution to stem stubble burning in Haryana fields
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A spraying solution to stem stubble burning in Haryana fields

Science & Tech 10/10/21 10:30 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"Bengaluru-based firm is providing technology to aid farmers spray decomposers over an unprecedented 5 lakh acres" The boom sprayer, as it’s called, looks like a hybrid between a tractor and Read More...

Global pact made on minimum corporate tax
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Global pact made on minimum corporate tax

Science & Tech 10/10/21 10:00 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"136 countries agreed to enforce a corporate tax rate of at least 15%, as well a fairer system of taxing profits where they are earned" The deal aims to end a four-decade-long “race to the bo Read More...

3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership
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3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership

Science & Tech 10/10/21 09:25 AM IST
by Pradeep Kumar

"3rd India – UK Energy for Growth Partnership – Ministerial Energy Dialogue" Both sides to set in motion concrete action plans for driving clean energy transition in Power Sector. Ener Read More...