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/