Decades after the floppy disks became obsolete and were phased out globally, Japan has announced that it will finally do away with floppy disks and other outdated technology in a bid to modernise its bureaucracy.
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In India, one major problem is the small field size. More than 58% of operational holdings in the country have size less than one hectare (ha).
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iNCOVACC nasal COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for primary immunisation in those 18 and above by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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Recently, a new I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) initiative called Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) was launched.
The I-STEM is a national web portal that is the gateway for researchers to locate the specific equipment/facilities they need for their R&D work and identify the one that is either located closest to them or available the soonest.
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While hearing the Karnataka High Court verdict on Hijab ban in educational institutions of the state, the Supreme Court of India questions the right to carry hijab to schools.
In March 2022, the Karnataka High Court upheld the restriction on Muslim women wearing a hijab in educational institutions stating that right to wear a hijab is not constitutionally protected.
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