The ‘drag-and-drop’ of blocks or chunks of coding instructions makes it easier for children to learn the basics of programming flow and computational thought compared to traditional classroom teaching.
For the first time since the pandemic, the domestic pharma retail industry bounced back, recording a rise of over 4% in September, helped by improved sales of chronic drugs and anti-virals used to treat coronavirus. This stems from the optimistic developments in macro-economic indicators, boosting expectations that the economy will pick up.
Lt Gen SK Saini, the vice-chief of the army staff, will visit the US during October 17-20, people familiar with developments said on condition of anonymity. The 2+2 dialogue is expected to be held in New Delhi during October 26-27, with secretary of state Mike Pompeo and defence secretary Mark Esper set to visit India for the talks.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led, global integrated drug company, has launched Nindanib, a medicine for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), which causes scarring of lungs, in India, the company announced on Wednesday.
The Railway Ministry has approved Alstom-built 12,000-horsepower (HP) electric locomotives to run freight trains at a maximum speed of 120 kmph, a statement from the French company said on October 14. Earlier in the year, the railways had inducted WAG 12B electric locomotives, the most powerful ones to run on Indian tracks, according to the company.
India is expected to have 60,000 start-ups and 100 companies with valuation of over USD 1 billion by 2025, a TiE Delhi-NCR report, in association with Zinnov, released on Wednesday said.
Ministry of Earth Sciences is constantly striving to improve Air Quality Early Warning System by incorporating various changes in Air Quality Forecast Models such as improved emission inventories, Land Use and Land Cover and improved assimilation of various observational data.
The Third Assembly of the International Solar Alliance has been attended by 34 ISA Members ministers. 53 Member countries and 5 Signatory and Prospective Member countries participated to the Assembly.
The Ministry of MSME in a major initiative has onboarded latest IT tools of Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for providing assistance and solutions to the issues of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Ministry has implemented AI & ML on its robust Single Window System ‘Champions’ which was launched by the Prime Minister on 1st June, 2020.
National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) under Govt. of India’s “Skill India” mission, has lined-up numbers of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)’s Integrated Skill Initiative programs for postgraduate un-employed youth, aside from programs for industry personnel and University/college faculties.
