News on Science, Technology and Research in India
This research facility will strengthen the national research capacity of rice-growing countries in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Delivering advanced research, teaching and services to improve crop production, seed quality and the nutritional value of rice, the centre will also work with national partners to enhance farmers’ knowledge and income.
Isro is confident of pulling off the feat by 2022—the ambitious timeline set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech.
India is aspiring to move a notch up in the reusable launch system development programme with rockets that will have Vertical take-off and Vertical Landing (VTVL) capabilities.
The system, already deployed in some areas of Uttarakhand, consists of a network of sensors that detect different types of seismic waves travelling through the layers of the Earth after a quake.
“Saankhya Labs, a Bengaluru-based company is launching its indigenously designed and developed, the world’s first and most advanced multi-standard next-generation TV system on the chip,” Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said after unveiling the chipset.
The year 2018 is ending with the spectacular success of Indian scientists and technologists in space and defence sectors, with a series of high impact missions.
To empower National Institute of Ocean Technology research work
Titagarh Wagons reiterating its commitment towards the Government’s vision of ‘Make in India’, has successfully launched SAGAR TARA
The dumper has been developed by state-owned BEML and is expected to increase competition among suppliers, bring down costs and improve availability of spares. The electric dump truck is on trial at one of the largest Coal India subsidiaries, Northern Coalfields’ Amlohri coal mine
According to Prof. Santanu Banerjee, current research results give an indication that most iron ore in Russia was formed within a short period, in geologic time, in Cretaceous and Palaeogene. “This is a very crucial clue for exploration. The results of our research have direct relevance for industry, as they provide predictability for further iron ore exploration,” he said.
The Great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a large bird that resembles an ostrich as it has a horizontal body and long, bare legs. These grassland dwelling birds are omnivorous, feeding on insects, grass seeds, millets, berries, rodents and small reptiles.
