India introduces Earth observation satellite EOS-01 along with nine other satellites

India launched its most recent earth observation satellite EOS-01 and along with that nine other satellites successfully on board its polar rocket from the spaceport based in Sriharikota on Saturday. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C49) ascended upwards from the initial launch pad based at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 3.12 PM, which happened…

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Bengaluru start-up company producing Covid-19 vaccine with heat tolerance

A Bengaluru based-start-up, nurtured from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) will be producing a Covid-19 vaccine, which, can be effectively stored even at 37 degree Celsius, which will be quite a big advantage for India as it is devoid of adequate facilities for cold chain storage. Biophysicist Raghavan Varadarjan, leading the start-up company named Mynvax,…

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Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to restart for tourists from Nov 10

The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary based in Assam, particularly famous for the dense population of the Great Indian Rhinoceros, will be resuming its services for the tourists both domestic and international starting November 10. The Sanctuary is resuming services after being closed for seven months, said its Ranger, Mukul Tamili on Friday. Located on the southern…

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Karnataka to Delhi, over 6 states which have imposed ban on firecrackers for Diwali

A number of states have deliberated on the twin problems of Covid-19 and air pollution, so some states have taken the move to have a total ban, while others have given a prohibition regarding the use of “imported” firecrackers. Likewise, other states are contemplating a similar ban. Rajasthan’s Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot took to Twitter…

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Bharat Biotech plans Feb launch for Covid-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca hoping to demonstrate efficacy by 2020 end

As the global count of the Covid-19 cases is closely touching the 50 million mark, the Covid-19 vaccine hunt is getting swifter day by day. Regarding the recent details of the Covid-19 vaccine in India, Bharat Biotech International Limited has announced on Thursday for the launch of potential Covid-19 vaccine termed COVAXIN to be planned…

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Kanpur doctors learning about Italian model to assess the possible second wave of COVID-19.

With the rising fear and suspicion of a second wave of Covid-19 hitting the country this winter, the doctors working at the Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College, based in Kanpur are assessing the Italian model. And,  simultaneously holding discussions with the experts from that country, for understanding the measures to prepare better for…

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UNGA adopts India’s annual resolution on counter-terrorism

TS Tirumurti, the Permanent Representative to the United Nations, declared on Wednesday made an announcement that India’s annual resolution regarding the subject of counter-terrorism was supported by more than 75 countries and thus adopted by majority in the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. Tirumurti tweeted, “India at the forefront of counter-terrorism. Delighted…

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