Dam ageing a developmental issue

 The ageing of dams emerges as a development issue faced by many countries with many of the large dams worldwide reaching or almost near the lower bound (50 years) of their anticipated life span.....https://indianf.com/dam-ageing-a-developmental-issue/

Treaty against Nuclear weapons comes into force

 

In a historic moment, the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which  is the first nuclear disarmament instrument in more than two decades, came into force on January 22, 2021...https://indianf.com/treaty-against-nuclear-weapons-comes-into-force/

Surveying elephants using satellite; a revolution in animal counting

 

In a revolutionary step, satellite cameras coupled with computer algorithms helped in counting elephants in the complex geographical landscapes....https://indianf.com/surveying-elephants-using-satellite-a-revolution-in-animal-counting/amp/

Know the Indians in White House

 For the first time in the history of United States, more than 20 Indian-Americans are appointed/nominated for top posts in the Joe Biden Government....https://indianf.com/know-the-indians-in-white-house/amp/

Bhavana, the woman fighter pilot creates history

Bhawana Kanth, the first Indian woman who qualified for combat mission in a fighter jet, adds another feather to her cap on January 26. She joins the Indian Air force Woman fighter pilot to participate in the Republic Day flypast. She is part of the IAF’s tableau displaying indigenously-manufactured Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter Rudra.! BrahMos and Rohini radars..https://indianf.com/bhavana-the-woman-fighter-pilot-creates-history/amp/

Poor air quality makes pregnancy risky

 A seven per cent of pregnancy loss in South Asia is preventable if the quality of air in the region is improved, according to a study in the Lancet. The study showed that pregnant women in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are at a higher risk of stillbirths and miscarriages because of poor air quality....https://indianf.com/poor-air-quality-makes-pregnancy-risky/amp/

More Army personnel dies of stress than in enemy actions

 Suicides, untoward incidents and fratricides have led to the loss of more army personnel than in enemy actions, according to a study by the United Service Institution of India, a think tank....https://indianf.com/more-army-personnel-dies-of-stress-than-in-enemy-actions/amp/

India to have 319 million elderly population by 2050

 India will have an elderly population of over 319 million by 2050, which is a rise of 19.5 per cent from the previous 2011 census, according to the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI)...https://indianf.com/india-to-have-319-million-elderly-population-by-2050/amp/

Gilbert, the vaccinologist behind Oxford Covid vaccine

 

Covid 19 vaccine developed by Oxford University has got the green signal. Even as the world rejoices in the development of the vaccine, it is now time to know the person who was instrumental behind the Oxford vaccine. It is none other than world famous brilliant vaccinologist Dr Sarah Gilbert....https://indianf.com/gilbert-the-vaccinologist-behind-oxford-covid-vaccine/amp/

Nostradamus prediction comes true as Asteroid big as Eiffel Tower pass earth

 

Believe in Nostradamus predictions or not, an asteroid bigger than the Eiffel tower will go close to the Earth on January 6.......https://indianf.com/nostradamus-prediction-comes-true-as-asteroid-big-as-eiffel-tower-pass-earth/amp/

Know Co-WIN for Covid Vaccination

 

India is all set to begin the vaccination drive against Covid 19 with the Drugs Control o India approving the two vaccines of Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech. As part of the vaccine drive, the centre has come up with an application named Co-WIN (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Work).....https://indianf.com/know-co-win-for-covid-vaccination/amp/

In five years, restrictions on women’s dress increased

 

Women are always the target of religious restrictions around the world. When talking of clothing also, the women are the most censured and these could take the form of social harassment. A new study by PEW Research centre claims that religious restrictions with respect to women’s dress increased in the last five years.....https://indianf.com/in-five-years-restrictions-on-womens-dress-increased/amp/