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Microwaves could be as bad as cars for the environment, study
Microwave use across the European Union (EU) emits as much carbon dioxide as nearly 7 million cars, said a new study released by the University of Manchester.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jan 2018
Successful fifth test flight of Agni-V ballistic missile
Long Range Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was successfully flight tested for its full range today at 0953 hrs from Dr Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This was the fifth test of the Missile and the third consecutive one from a canister on a road mobile launcher. All the five missions have been successful.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jan 2018
International Solar Alliance (ISA) Forum at World Future Energy Summit, Abu Dhabi
In one of its first outreach programmes post-ratification, the ISA hosted a two Day Event ‘International Solar Alliance Forum’ during 17-18th January, 2018 at the Future World Energy Summit (WFES) 2018.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jan 2018
GST rate cut for more items
The Goods and Services Tax Council (GST Council) cut tax rates on 29 products and 54 services at its 25th meeting and agreed to make the process of filing tax returns simpler.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jan 2018
States can’t override censor: SC
The Supreme Court observed that the grant of certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Cinematograph Act of 1952 denudes States of any power to exercise prohibition on the exhibition of the film.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Jan 2018