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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas recently for about 10 days. The Army version of LUH is now ready for initial operational clearance. LUH took off from Leh and demonstrated its hot and high hover performance at Daulat Beg …

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A word of Persian origin, Rogan means oil. Castor oil is heated and cast into cold water and the thick residue is then mixed with natural colours. Then, using a stylus or blocks, this resultant paint is meticulously transferred on to a cloth to make floral, animal (peacock) and geometric patterns. The weather and density …

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A fire broke out at Greece’s overcrowded migrant camp of Moria on the island of Lesbos. In the Greek island of Lesbos is the Moria refugee camp, constructed for 2,000 people but now with a population of more than 12,000 men, women and children. It has become a place of violence, deprivation, suffering and despair. …

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Although almost all children in India are vaccinated against tuberculosis, and receive their birth dose of polio vaccine, Two out of five children do not complete their immunisation programme, according to the ‘Health in India’ report recently published by the National Statistical Organisation (NSO). Most of these children remain unprotected against measles, and partially protected …

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The UN General Assembly proclaimed 9 September the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, adopting a resolution that reaffirms the right to education for all and The importance of ensuring safe, enabling learning environments in humanitarian emergencies. In proclaiming the International Day to Protect Education from Attack to be celebrated for the first time …

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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment released a book containing 33 Action Plans 2020-21 of all the schemes of the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment recently. his is the first time that the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has embarked on a comprehensive Annual Action Plan 2020-21 for each of the Schemes with …

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Prime Minister will digitally launch the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on 10th September. Prime Minister will also launch e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers. Several other initiatives in the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors in Bihar will also be launched by the Prime Minister …

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has allowed Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to undertake monetization of its Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) assets. The approval covers assets held in existing Special Purpose Vehicle (SPVs), through Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). Proceeds from the asset monetization could be utilized for fresh investment in the …

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Scientists have devised a new generation of thin, lightweight and flexible solar cells using inkjet printing. The cells are scalable and can capture energy from light, thereby offer an alternative way to power novel electronic devices. Unlike the ultrathin organic solar cells manufactured so far — which were made by depositing uniform thin films onto …

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