New Delhi (IANS) An adult human body contains about two-three grams of Zinc, much needed for the body’s enzymes and immune system to function properly. Buildings near coastal areas are prone to cracks, even if pin-hole humidity reaches the rebars. … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Race to get off Russian gas to boost energy security and cut costs, and the economic opportunities of the clean transition are driving global momentum on climate change for the world’s biggest four emitters –China, the US, … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has told the Supreme Court that genetically modified (GM) mustard will contribute to Indias self-sustenance with respect to production of edible oil and it will go a long way in realising the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar … read more
Chennai (IANS) The Indian space sector is seeing a race amongst small rocket makers and the winner will be known soon if not by the end of 2022. The global space sector is moving away from geo-satellites and towards the … read more
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt) (IANS) Countries, including India, on Friday launched a package of 25 new collaborative actions to be delivered by COP27 to speed up the decarbonisation under five key breakthroughs of power, road transport, steel, hydrogen and agriculture. Under … read more
Chennai (IANS) Indian space agency has increased the carrying capacity of its LVM3 (GSLV MkIII) rocket by 450 kg with additional propellant loading of its cryogenic engine CE20, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. According to ISRO, the CE20 cryogenic … read more
New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned until November 24 the scrutiny of the decision-making process behind the 2016 demonetisation policy as Centre failed to affidavit, saying “it is very embarrassing”. On October 11, the Supreme Court asked … read more
The apparent bonhomie between Iran and Russia, two ideologically opposed powers, seems rather surprising. But the reality of wider strategic gains can make one eschew ideology. International politics, internal compulsions and various other external and internal threats and dynamics sometimes … read more
New Delhi (IANS) A central bank digital currency (CBDC) can play a key role in providing access to digital payments without the requirement of a bank account and the access would be facilitated by a central bank-issued digital wallet, said … read more
New Delhi (IANS) As climate impacts intensify across the globe, nations must dramatically increase funding and implementation of actions designed to help vulnerable nations and communities adapt to the climate storm, a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report said … read more