China factory breeds tweaked mosquitoes to fight dengue
China has set up the world’s largest mosquito factory in Guangzhou province to tackle dengue fever by releasing one million sterilized mosquitoes every week in a bid to dilute their population.
Daily Archives: August 3, 2024
NIA’s online cell to monitor IS ideology
In the backdrop of government drawing up a comprehensive strategy to tackle radicalization through internet and preventing youth from getting attracted to the ideology of Islamic State (IS), National Investigation Agency (NIA) has for the first time set up a special cell to monitor internet content and chatter.
Indo-UK Bilateral Air Exercise Indradhanush concluded
Defence /
Indo-UK bilateral Air Exercise Indradhanush between Indian Air Force (IAF) and British Royal Air Forces (RAF) concluded on 30 July 2015. The EX-Indradhanush started in Britain on 21 July 2015.
India to produce a dozen billionaires among start-ups by 2020: ASSOCHAM
Economy /
ASSOCHAM (Associated Chamber of Commerce Industries) Study on Start-Ups released on 2 August 2024 pointed out that India is expected to produce at least a score of billionaires and many times millionaires among the start-ups in the next five years.
India foiled UK’s Pangaea Laboratories bid to patent use of turmeric, pine bark and tea
History, Science & Technology /
India in fifth week of July 2015 foiled a British Company’s bid to patent use of turmeric, pine bark and tea for treating hair loss and succeeded in protecting its traditional knowledge.
Victorian Open WSA: Joshna Chinappa won squash title
Sports /
Indian champion Joshna Chinappa won the women’s squash title in the 15000 US Dollar Victorian Open WSA Event in Melbourne, Australia.