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Def cooperation key pillar of Indo-US ties: Kwatra

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

With growing DEFENCE ties between the two countries, India and the US are likely to unveil a roadmap for industries in the sector to partner closely in co-production, co-development and maintaining supply change during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US beginning June 21, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said here on Monday. He described Defence co-operation as a ‘key

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pillar” of ties between the two countries.

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US, a select group of eminent Defence sector firms from the two nations will participate in an innovative summit in Washington. It will serve as a bridge and is expected to catapult the Defence industrial cooperation between them like never before.

To be attended by some of the key private sector Defence players, the INDUS-X summit beginning June 20 will see the initiation of ‘Joint Challenges’ under the Defence Innovation Bridge, focusing on common dual-use cases for both nations.

Vitamin-D deficiency hits developing neurons in schizophrenia: Study

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Using a new visualisation tool known as false fluorescent neurotransmitters, neuroscientists at The University of Queensland have discovered how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in Schizophrenia, a serious mental Health disorder.

In a nutshell, the study, which comes a day after World Schizophrenia Day is marked,highlights the importance of vitamin D in brain development and the potential impact of deficiency on the onset of the mental condition.

Schizophrenia is associated with many

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risk factors, and while the precise neurological causes of the disorder remain unknown, the mental health disorder is associated with a pronounced change in the way the brain uses dopamine.

The sites are:1. Maharashtra’s Maratha military architecture2. Hire a megalithic site in Bengal, Karnataka3. Bhedaghat-Lametaghat in Madhya Pradesh’s Narmada Valley.4. Varanasi’s Ganga Ghats5. Kancheepuram Temples6. Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura Tiger Reserve.

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Exhibition and conference centres have been given ‘ status by the Finance Ministry. The move is expected to make it easier for banks to finance such projects.

The harmonised master list of infrastructure sub-sectors includes the Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre.

A new item has been added to the category of Social and Commercial Infrastructure to reflect this.

These advantages will be applicable only to projects with a minimum built-up floor area of 1,00,000 sq. m. of exclusive exhibition space, or conference space, or both coimbined.

The main projects being carried out in this field so far are: International Exhibition and Conference Centers in Dwarka and Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

The infrastructure tag does not involve major tax

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deductions.

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would make it easier for such projects to obtain bank funding.

RT-LAMP Technology Was Used to Create SPOT, A New COVID-19 Saliva Test

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

A research team from the Carle Illinois College of Medicine invented SPOT

In thirty minutes, the SPOT provides COVID-19 test results. The cost of the equipment is $78.

In addition, the cost of these reagents and other test equipment is estimated to be 6 to 7 dollars.

Anyone with a minimal amount of training can use the equipment.

The test is very similar to RT-PCR. However, Reverse Transcriptase Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification is used (RT-LAMP).

However, it does not require complex machinery or expertise. It can be done quickly and more accurately.

The United Nations has designated May 20 as “World Bee Day.” Theme of the year 2020 is Bee engaged: Build Back Better for Bees.

Bee day is celebrated to create awareness of the importance of pollinators and the threats they face and their contribution

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to . The main aim is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which will greatly help solve problems related to global food supply and eliminate hunger in developing countries.

Every year on May 20th, World Metrology Day is held all over the world.

On this day, many countries have carried out international cooperation to raise people’s awareness of metrology and its progress in their respective fields. The theme of World Metrology Day in 2021 is Health metrology.

The purpose of choosing this topic is to make people realize the important role of measurement in health and thus play an important role in the well-being of each of us. World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signing of the Metrology Convention on May 20, 1875 by representatives of 17 countries/regions in Paris, France. The World Metrology Day project is jointly implemented by the International Organization for Legal Metrology (OIML) and the International Bureau and the Bureau of Physical Measurement (BIPM).

Six sites have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

The sites was submitted by the of Archaeological Survey of India.

Six of the nine sites have been included in the tentative list by UNESCO.

It must be added to the tentative list before any sites are finally nominated.

Rural housing under flagship scheme rises 25% in FY23

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

In the financial year of 2022-23, India has constructed 5.28 million houses as part of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), a rural housing initiative, which represents a 25% increase from the previous year. The country aims to build 5.73 million houses under this program to achieve the overall goal of constructing 29.5 million houses, thereby fulfilling the objective of providing housing for all by the end of the financial year 2023-24.

Madhya Pradesh is currently the largest beneficiary of the scheme with 3.42 million houses constructed in the state, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 3.21 million and Jharkhand with 1.52 million. The government intends to bring forward the deadline for fulfilling the target

under the housing for all initiative in rural India by three months to December 2023

The Central government has approved the construction of 28.6 million houses, out of which 23.8 million have been constructed across various states and Union territories. In most states, the Centre bears 60% of the construction cost under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), while the state governments cover the remaining costs. However, for hilly and north-eastern states, the Centres contribution increases to 90%, and for Union territories, it rises to 100%

Central Government notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The Central government has recently issued the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, which are designed to comply with the guidelines set by The Supreme Court in a involving The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and the People for Elimination of Stray Troubles. The Supreme Court had issued several orders emphasizing that the relocation

of dogs was not permissible

The rules mandate the implementation of Animal Birth Control programmes for stray dogs by local bodies, municipalities, municipal corporations, and panchayats.

Effective implementation of the rules can help reduce the stray dog Population and address animal welfare issues.

Municipal corporations must jointly implement the Animal Birth Control and Anti Rabies Programmes

NEs largest multipurpose indoor stadium being built in Shillong

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that a multipurpose indoor stadium is currently under construction in Shillong, which is set to become the largest of its kind in the

northeastern region. The Chief Minister also revealed that the stadium will offer state-of-the-art facilities for various disciplines, including basketball, squash, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and many more

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Polo ground in Shillong to inspect the ongoing renovation, upgradation and expansion of the facility.

The renovated stadium will include a football ground with natural grass turf and a state-of-the-art facility for hosting track and field events.

Sangma emphasized the high quality standards being maintained in the construction, ensuring that the stadium will be fit to host international sporting events.

The renovated stadium is expected to have a seating capacity of almost 30,000 and is slated for completion by December 2022

National Goddess Ganga Cleansing Mission

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Namami Gange Programme (NMCG) was introduced by the Jal Shakti Ministry. Along with this, several other missions have also been launched.

For worth Rs 638 crore, the Clean Ganga mission will be implemented across many districts. While Hindon River Rejuvenation Programme will be taken in the Saharanpur district.

Eight projects have been approved

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for Clean Ganga and four projects worth Rs 407 crore for the Hindon River.

India named as Worlds Most Populous Country

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

According to a recent survey, India exceeds China in terms of the Population across the world. Currently, the nation is Home to 142.86 crore people.

The UN World Population Report reveals that while China

has a total of 142.57 crores, Indias populace increased this year.

There are a number of factors that affect https://exam.pscnotes.com/population-Growth“>Population Growth including life expectancy, fertility rate and international Migration.

Dhruv Mk III Aircraft Commissioned in Indian Navy

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Indian Naval Air Squadron 323, the 1st unit of the indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the INDIAN NAVY (IN).

Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV)

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is a twin-engine, multi-mission new generation helicopter in the 5.5 ton weight class and it is designed and developed indigenously.

The Helicopter is a multi-role chopper with the Shakti engine manufactured via Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (Hal).

HAL is a state-owned aerospace and DEFENCE company. HAL is headquartered in Bangalore, India. It is governed underneath the management of the Ministry of Defence.

HAL conceptualised the Advanced Light Helicopter programme in the year1984. The principal variants of Dhruv are labeled as Dhruv Mk-I, Mk-II, Mk-III & Mk-IV.