Month: June 2024

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi, a technical university established by the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NHAI to enhance road safety. The collaboration aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions to improve the availability of road signs on national highways. The estimated length to be covered under this project will be around 25,000 km. The data collected through the survey will be processed by IIIT Delhi through the use of Artificial Intelligence for accurate identification and classification of road…

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Scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have provided key insights into a new class of materials for energy harvesting and power generation. Their work unraveled the electronic mechanisms governing the chemical bonding of a new class of materials called early metals with metavalent bonding (MVB) within a 2D layer of Group IV “chalcogenides”, which could lead to energy harvesting and power generation. Chalcogenides can reversibly transition between amorphous and crystalline phases in response to…

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Researchers have discovered a new species of gomphonemoid diatom found in a freshwater river of the Eastern Ghats. This species has several interesting features that distinguish it from other members of the gomphonemoid group in terms of valve symmetry and some other valve features. It has been named Indiconema to acknowledge its restricted distribution in the country. This research underlines the importance of diatoms in shaping the biodiversity of India's diverse landscapes. Diatoms are microscopic algae that play a vital role in our daily lives by producing 25 percent of…

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India exported 1,781,602 metric tonnes of seafood worth Rs 60,523.89 crore ($7.38 billion) during the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). This is India's highest ever seafood shipment, with most of it destined for the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom markets. Shri D V Swamy IAS, Chairman, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) said, “India has recorded its highest ever exports in terms of volume by exporting 1,781,602 metric tonnes of seafood worth $7.38 billion despite several challenges in its key export markets like the US, EU and the UK.…

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The National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh honoured five of its alumni who have successfully scaled Mount Everest. The event recognised the achievements of Kabak Yano, who recently set out to reach the summit in 2024, as well as Tagit Sorang Abraham and Tashi Yangjom, who achieved the feat in 2021. In addition, Tongchen Nimsonga and Dorjee Khandu, who climbed Everest in 2018, were also felicitated for their exceptional achievements. The ceremony highlighted NIMAS’ commitment to promoting excellence in mountaineering and adventure sports, emphasizing…

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