Early detection of heart attack
A low-cost, ultra-sensitive device that is capable of detecting the cardiac biomarker troponin T protein has been fabricated by a research team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad.
Supersonic Shockwaves
NASA has captured unprecedented photos of the interaction of shockwaves from two supersonic aircraft, part of its research into developing planes that can fly faster than sound without thunderous “sonic booms”.
U.S. wants more ‘irreversible action’ on terror from Pakistan
The U.S. has noted Pakistan’s recent action against terrorists and terror organizations, including the detention of 44 individuals connected to terror groups, but want to see sustained and irreversible action.
Mediation in Ayodhya dispute
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has referred the Ayodhya dispute for mediation in a bid to heal minds and hearts.
India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)
India is one of the first countries in the world to develop a comprehensive Cooling Action plan.
Do forest surveys separately
A high-power committee constituted by the MoEFCC has recommended that the biennial forest surveys exercise by the government to estimate forest cover explicitly demarcate trees grown in forests from those grown outside.
CII Survey on MSMEs Jobs
The Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) survey of over one lakh small and medium enterprises have shown 13.9% increase in net jobs created in the MSME sector in last four years or 3.3% per annum.
Female labour force participation
According to Deloitte report, the female labour force participation in India has fallen to 26% in 2018 from 36.7% in 2005.
Scheme for Textile Sector
The Union Cabinet has approved the Scheme to Rebate State and Central Embedded Taxes to Support the Textile Sector.
Renewable status for large hydro power projects
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