U.S., China step up trade war, slaps tit-for-tat tariffs
New rates on both sides will go into effect on September 24, 2018 -The trade rivalry between the U.S. and China escalated to an unprecedented level, with both countries announcing new tariffs on imports from each other.
ISRO to tap small cities for innovations
Agartala gets space technology incubation centre -The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a space technology incubation centre in Tripura capital Agartala.
India targets slight increase in 2018-19 foodgrain output
Agriculture Ministry has set a foodgrain production target of 285.2 million tonnes for 2018-19, a marginal increase from the previous year’s harvest of 284.8 million tonnes.
Modi App now has volunteer platform
One of the main campaign devices of the BJP in the 2014 general election was the volunteer platform of 272+ (the half-way mark in the Lok Sabha) harnessed under various constituency-specific websites.
A child under 15 dies every 5 seconds around the world: UN
An estimated 6.3 million children under 15 years of age died in 2017c or 1 every 5 seconds mostly of preventable causes according to the new mortality estimates released by UNICEF the World Health Organization (WHO)
NITI Aayog for clear policy on ‘jhum’ cultivation
A recent NITI Aayog publication on shifting cultivation which is particularly practised in the northeastern States, has recommended that the Ministry of Agriculture should take up a “mission on shifting cultivation” to ensure inter-ministerial convergence.
Oysters turn into pollution trackers
French researchers hoping to get an early warning on pollution in the ocean have found an unlikely ally in a mollusc more often destined for the dinner table.
Machines will rule workplace by 2025
More than 54% of India’s employees in 12 sectors need reskilling by 2022, says WEF -In less than seven years, by 2025, machines are projected to overtake humans in workplace task hours in 12 key industry sectors, according to a ‘Future of Jobs’ report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Germany rolls out world’s first hydrogen train
Germany rolled out the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but eco-friendly technology.
Maharashtra State to set up cyber varsity
It will train 3,000 professionals to fight online space attacks, internet crimes -The Maharashtra Government has taken the first step towards setting up a varsity dedicated to mitigating cyber threats.