Day: 6 June 2023

SIAM’s SAFE Initiative Drives Nationwide Environmentally Responsible Activities on World Environment Day 2023

Vijay Raman

Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an esteemed initiative by SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers), takes the helm in commemorating World Environment Day 2023. This momentous occasion is marked by a plethora of environmentally responsible activities conducted in collaboration with automobile dealers and service stations across India.   The theme for this year's World Environment Day focuses on the pressing concern of plastic pollution and the resolute global endeavour to combat it. In line with this objective, SIAM has undertaken multiple mass awareness campaigns to promote sustainability and…

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India’s space sector is rapidly gaining a prominent place in the world

Vijay Raman

Out of 424 foreign satellites launched till date by India, 389 were launched in the last nine years of the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Further, out of 174 million US dollars earned, 157 million came in the last nine years and similarly out of 256 million Euros earned so far, 223 million came during the 9 years of the Modi regime.   This was stated here today by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space…

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Western Navy at the forefront of environmental protection activities

Vijay Raman

The Western Naval Command has been at the forefront in promoting environmental conservation activities at all stations spread across the west coast. It has been a constant endeavour to motivate personnel to imbibe the habit of protecting mother nature as part of their grooming. Over a period of time, multi-dimensional approach has been adopted towards conservation of the environment and implementation of energy conservation methods.   Naval personnel at WNC have been actively involved in rejuvenation of various mangroves along the coast at Mumbai and other stations. Community clean-ups in…

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LIFESTYLE FOR ENVIRONMENT

Vijay Raman

  With the underlying significance of adopting environmentally conscious lifestyles, Mission LiFE (LiFEStyle for Environment) activities have been organised across all Naval units and establishments as Run-up to World Environment Day 2023 which focuses on living sustainably in harmony with nature. IN has prioritized the adoption of cleaner and greener practices both at the organizational and individual levels. Actions taken include energy savings through the use of occupancy sensors and automatic controllers, reduced vehicular pollution through the emphasis on e-vehicles, observing no-vehicle day within Naval establishments, Public Bicycle Sharing System,…

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Big gifts of four projects worth Rs 1450 Crore in Assam

Vijay Raman

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 4-Lane Section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon, and Teliagaon-Rangagara and laid the foundation for Mangaldai Bypass and the 4-lane section between Daboka-Parakhuwa in Assam, in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma , MP Shri Dilip Saikia , MP Shri Pradyut Bordoloi , and State Minister of Forest & Environment Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary  through video conferencing today. These 4 projects are worth 1450 Crores symbolizing a significant investment in the state's infrastructure.     The 18 Km…

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Flags off India’s First International Cruise Vessel from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Vijay Raman

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the maiden International Cruise Vessel – MV Empress, India’s first international cruise vessel – from Chennai to Sri Lanka in Chennai today. This marks the beginning of the international cruise tourism terminal at Chennai, built at a cost of ₹17.21 crores, heralding a new age of cruise tourism & maritime trade in the country. Coinciding on the occasion of Enviornment Day, the Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal along with the port officials also planted 2500…

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Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz, Fujikura, and Avnet validate CATR OTA test systems for 5G mmWave phased array antenna R&D testing

Vijay Raman

Designing a 5G FR2 phased array antenna module (PAAM) requires over-the-air (OTA) testing to measure parameters like equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) and effective isotropic sensitivity (EIS) in addition to traditional radiation patterns. Rohde & Schwarz has joined Fujikura and Avnet to validate their new development kit for 5G mmWave phased array antenna modules. The R&S ATS800B benchtop CATR OTA test system from Rohde & Schwarz is ideal for prototype testing in an open environment. Caption: R&S ATS800B benchtop CATR OTA test system is ideal for prototype testing of PAAMs. Fujikura…

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