Two-thirds of Himalayan ice cap may melt
Study according to Kathmandu-based International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Nepal says that two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers, the world’s Third Pole could melt by 2100 if global emissions are not reduced.
Mallya’s extradition to India
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid has signed the order for the extradition of liquor baron Vijay Mallya to India.
WHO on Cancer
Recently, figures were released by the WHO Southeast Asia on World Cancer Day indicates that 67% cancer patients in SE Asia die before 70.
Angel tax norms to be relaxed
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‘Inkjet’ solar panels
Polish physicist and businesswoman Olga Malinkiewicz has developed a novel inkjet processing method for perovskites- a new generation of cheaper solar cells- that makes it possible to produce solar panels under lower temperatures, thus sharply reducing costs.
International Year of the Periodic Table
UNESCO has launched the 2019 as International Year of The Periodic Table to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the organisation of the periodic table.
Russia left INF treaty
President Vladimir Putin said Russia was suspending its participation in a key Cold War-era missile treaty in a mirror response to a U.S. move the day before.
E-commerce and new rules
As the new FDI rules for e-commerce become applicable from 1st February, online retailers have started realigning their platforms to ensure compliance.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme
To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the Government while presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 announced the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
Manufacturing on rise
The country’s manufacturing sector activity edged higher in January as companies continued to scale up production and employment.