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ISRO To Adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs To Foster Science, Research
Aiming to promote research and innovation in fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and space technology, the ISRO plans to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs. Initiated with NITI Aayog, the project will help in building interest towards science among grade 6-12 students. ISRO Chairman K Sivan said that project-based learning would help to develop research attitude in students at a tender age. Moreover, the program has been… read-more
Tags: ISRO, STEAM, Atal Tinkering Labs, Niti Aayog, chairman, Atal Innovation Mission
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DCGI Permits Genoa To Perform Its Clinical Trial Of Covid-19 Vaccine
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has acknowledged to the Indian company ‘Genoa’ to perform clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine. Genoa in-collaboration with Biotechnology Department, applies the similar technology used by Pfizer. Announcing the trail approval, the NITI Aayog member VK Paul said that currently there are six vaccines under the trial stage. Moreover, Dr Paul added that once the vaccine is developed, it will be… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Coronavirus Vaccines, Niti Aayog, India, Genoa Company, Department Of Biotechnology
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Niti Aayog CEO Says Hard Reforms Needed To Compete Against China
Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on December 8 opined to compete against China, India has to bring tough reforms. He said, "unlike China, we are a democratic nation. We should not spread our resources too thin, but focus on creating global champions." Moreover, the CEO stated that reforms in sectors like mining and coal would make India competitive. Moreover, he lauded the government for willing to carry out hard reforms.
Tags: Niti Aayog, CEO, Democracy, India
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PM Modi Holds Meeting With Top Officials To Chalk Out Vaccination Strategy
To chalk out a plan for development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, PM Narendra Modi on November 20 met with top government officials. PM Modi tweeted, "Progress of vaccine development, regulatory approvals and procurement were discussed." He also reviewed the logistical issues related to the vaccine distribution. Earlier, the government stated five vaccines were in their advanced stages and over half-dozen countries were interested in… read-more
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