Category: Science & Technology

Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and other Government Agencies is organising the National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC), focusing on India’s Strategic Trade Control [related to Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) and Export Controls] system and its International Best Practices, for ensuring compliance related to the export of dual-use (industrial and military) goods, software and technologies. The conference will be held on 30th of January, 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Registrations for the conference…

The 9th edition of India International Science Festival, (IISF-2023) reached out with India’s scientific achievements to 21 different countries which participated in the science outreach festival through their 35 international delegates. While most of the delegates participated in the various events as speakers, panelists, many of them formed long-term association with India. The 21 countries represented were – Argentine Republic, Republic of Armenia, Commonwealth of Australia, Kingdom of Cambodia, French Republic, Republic of Indonesia, Italian Republic, Japan, Republic of Kenya, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Republic of the Union of Myanmar,…

The year 2023-24 has been the year of AI for India, with India demonstrating to the world how this transformative technology can be used for social good and for all. From Digital India Bhashini to DIGI Yatra, last year has seen AI transcend into various aspects of our society, enabling ease of living, ease of doing business and ease of governance as also boosting the productivity of our economy. Guided by Hon’ble Prime Minister’s inclusive development philosophy encapsulated in “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Prayas,” India as the lead…

Many critical systems/technologies developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will be showcased during the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2024. As an enabler of ‘Aatmanirbharta’, the valuable contribution of women scientists of DRDO in core areas of Defence Research has been significant. The DRDO tableau is based on the theme ‘Women power in protecting the nation by providing the defence shield in all 5 dimensions namely Land, Air, Sea, Cyber, and Space’. Women’s involvement in Defence R&D will be prominently highlighted in the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Doomsday Clock was reset at 90 seconds to midnight, still the closest the Clock has ever been to midnight, reflecting the continued state of unprecedented danger the world faces. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, stewards of the Doomsday Clock, emphasized in their announcement that the Clock could be turned back, but governments and people needed to take urgent action. A variety of global threats cast menacing shadows over the 2024 Clock deliberations, including: the Russia-Ukraine war and deterioration of nuclear arms reduction agreements; the Climate Crisis and 2023’s…

Musk said India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd Tesla CEO and owner of microblogging platform X, Elon Musk, said India not having a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council is “absurd” Musk was replying to a response by American-born Israeli businessman Michael Eisenberg on a post of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres that said, “How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council? Institutions must reflect today’s world,…

Ram Mandir will be inaugurated on Monday in a historic event. ISRO’s satellite has captured the image of the Ram temple how it looks from space.  ISRO’s Indian Remote Sensing Satellite has captured a picture of Ayodhya showing how Ram Mandir looks like from space. In the picture shared by ISRO, the aerial view of the entire town is seen including Ram Temple, Ayodhya Dham railway station, Saryu river. Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Mandir The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony will take place on January 22 which will be attended by Prime…

Microsoft has taken a significant step by teaming up with the Uttar Pradesh government to establish an AI hub in the state. The partnership was discussed in a meeting between Mr. Ranveer Chandra, Managing Director, Agri Food & CTO of Microsoft, and the Uttar Pradesh Delegation led by Manoj Kumar Singh, the Infrastructure and Industrial Development Commissioner, according to media reports. As part of this collaboration, Microsoft aims to make Uttar Pradesh a hub for artificial intelligence in the country. The company plans to set up an AI hub and…

India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 is to present the Science & Technology Media and Communicators Conclave from 18th to 19th January at THSTI-RCB Campus, Faridabad. It is an unprecedented event that brings together the realms of journalism and scientists. This conclave aims to showcase the intricate relationship between science and media, shedding light on new trends, challenges, and the future of this dynamic partnership. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, will inaugurate the event, setting the tone for insightful discussions. Dr. William Selvamurthy President,…

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today launched state-of-the-art, Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported Telemedicine Mobile Clinic “Aarogya-Doctors on Wheels” for remote hilly areas of Ramnagar region in Udhampur district of J&K. The latest upgraded Tele Clinic  is Artificial Intelligence-driven to provide healthcare facilities in far flung areas of the region, where such facilities are either not available or  inadequately available, he said. Dr Jitendra Singh explained that “Aarogya” functions on the latest methodology wherein a patient…