In May 2007, Government of India, approved the launch of a Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) as an umbrella programme for capacity building. The Department of Science and Technology was selected as the nodal agency for implementing the Nano Mission and mission was given an allocation of Rs. 1000 crore for 5 …
The Composition & Structure of Earth’s Atmosphere is among the many things unique that allows earth to sustain life forms. Atmosphere is defined as mass of air surrounding a planet, held by planet’s gravity. Earth’s atmosphere extends up to about 1600 km from the earth’s surface. However, 99 % of the total mass of the atmosphere …
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In August 2018, Union Government constituted a new 21-member advisory panel on science, technology and innovation called Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). It replaced earlier Scientific Advisory Committee to Prime Minister and to Cabinet. Composition and Functions: Principal Scientific Advisor, government of India – (currently Prof. K. Vijay Raghvan) heads the …
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ISRO launches communication satellite GSAT-29 Communication satellite GSAT-29 was launched successfully by the second developmental flight of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV MKIII-D2) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. Gaganyaan Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Russia’s federal space agency Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (ROSCOSMOS) have agreed to …
Oxytoxin: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has banned manufacture and sale of Oxytocin drug formulations for domestic use in private sector to prevent its misuse from 1st July 2018. Its import also has been banned. Henceforth, Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd will only manufacture the drug and supply it directly to registered …
