The National Science and Technology Management Information has conducted a survey on Research and Development (R&D) Statistics and Indicators 2019-20. As per the survey, India ranks 3rd among countries in a scientific publication. The survey included more than 6800 S&T Institutions ...

Uttar Pradesh government has made it compulsory to download Arogya Setu app for those living in hotspot areas of the state. Arogya Setu App is a must for everyone in the Hotspot area. If anyone is facing any problem in download and use of the app then teams comprising members of the ...

Bamboo is vital to India's Post- COVID economy and will provide an opportunity for India to emerge as an economic power with the support of its Bamboo resources. The Minister discussed India's Post-COVID economy which will provide an opportunity for India to emerge as an economic power with the ...

India will be able to produce RT-PCR and antibody test kits by the end of May, researchers from the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, have developed a biosensor that can detect the novel coronavirus in saliva samples. eCoVSens will detect novel coronavirus antigens ...

Recently, the Kashmir saffron got Geographical Indication (GI) tag status. Kashmir saffron has a unique identity and superior quality as compared to saffron grown across the world. It is famous and unique as it is grown at an altitude of 1,600 m. The spice is derived from the crocus flower. ...

The country's manufacturing sector activity witnessed an unprecedented contraction in April amid national lockdown restrictions, following which new business orders collapsed at a record pace and firms sharply reduced their staff numbers The PMI fell to 27.4 in April, from 51.8 in March. It ...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an ultra violet (UV) disinfection tower for rapid and chemical-free disinfection of high infection-prone areas. UV blaster is a UV based area sanitizer designed and developed by Laser Science & Technology Centre ...

Government has launched the Saras collection on Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal in New Delhi. The Saras collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups. It aims to provide market in rural areas with access to Central and State Government buyers. It is a unique ...

World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May every year to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and pay tribute to journalists who have laid down their lives in the exercise of their profession. The day also focuses to assess its state around the world, defend the media from ...

Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) has approved the proposal to construct a new Parliament building next to the existing heritage structure. The plan was opposed by civil society organizations. The expert panel of the environment ministry has said the clearance for the ...

Women Jan Dhan bank account holders have gotten the second installment of Rs 500 in line with the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in March. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana, every women beneficiary has to be provided three installments of Rs.500 starting ...

U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. A study by Gilead Sciences in the US showed that ...