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Light Pollution Causes Fall In Insect Population: Scientists
Scientists said that the insects' population may be declining due to light pollution, besides other causes include climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. A UK study showed that artificial streetlights, especially modern LED lightings, are deranging the behaviour of nocturnal moths, resulting in reduced numbers of caterpillars. "In a local setting we can now be quite confident that light pollution is important", lead researcher Douglas… read-more
Tags: Insects, Light pollution, Scientists, LED, Streetlights
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Government Approves Domestic Manufacturing Of Air Conditioners, LED Lights
The government has approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme worth Rs 6,238 crore for air conditioners, LED lights sectors on April 7. Reportedly, the companies engaged in the manufacturing of ACs and LED lights will benefit by 4-6% increment on sales of goods manufactured in India for five years. The nationwide scheme will increase domestic manufacturing, said the Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Tags: Air Conditioner, LED, make in india, bussiness
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Bihar Migrant Labour Who Went Jobless In Pandemic, Now Runs LED Unit
Bihar migrant worker Pramod Baitha, who went jobless amid the pandemic, has started an LED bulb factory from home today. Taking inspiration from 'vocal for local,' Pramod started manufacturing LED bulbs by investing Rs 40,000 for raw materials. Besides, he has given employment to local labourers by imparting formal training to them. Interestingly, Baitha got appreciation in PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'. Currently operated by 8 employees, Baitha… read-more
Tags: Good News, Human Interest, Mann Ki Baat, Migrant Worker, LED
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