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Draft Innovation policy proposes setting norms for 'ease of doing research'

Benchmarks for 'ease of doing research' will be developed to ensure adequate funds for research activities in India, according to the draft Science Technology Innovation Policy, 2020

STIP eyes setting up financial authority, bank for funding in key areas

The draft Science and Technology Policy 2020 proposes to establish a national STI Financing Authority and an STI Development Bank that can cater to the long term investments in select strategic areas. According to the draft, to undertake efficient governing mechanisms for the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) funding landscape, a national STI Financing Authority will be created. The centralised authority will help strengthen financial outlay. A corpus fund will also be established for investing in various long and medium-term projects, commercial ventures, start-ups, technology diffusion and licensing to address identified priority areas in the STI ecosystem, the policy states. Besides, central ministries and associated departments lacking dedicated R&D units will establish concerned divisions to augment the overall R&D budget and scope of allocation. "An STI Development Bank will be created to direct long term investments in select strategic areas," the draft ...

More women, inclusion of LGBT community focus of draft STIP 2020

At least 30 per cent representation of women in all decision making bodies and inclusion of the LGBT community into conversations related to gender equity are the major focus points of the draft Science, Technology Innovation Policy 2020. Stressing that equity and inclusion will be a foundational element of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem, the policy proposes that E&I should be added as a sub-text to all STI policies and processes (existing and upcoming), designed to create and nurture a vibrant STI ecosystem, in an inclusive manner. Emphasis under the STIP 2020 has been for women scientists. A specific highlight will remain upon promoting talented women scientists in leadership positions across research and science administration to create inspiration for women aspiring to pursue science careers, the draft policy states. "There will be also enhanced representation of women, at least 30 per cent of the total strength, in all decision making bodies including ...

IIMs can act as bridge between local products, global tie-ups: PM Modi

The IIMs can act as a bridge between local products and global collaborations, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

Indian entrepreneur among 7 winners of UNEP prize for global change-makers

A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur is among the seven winners of the prestigious "Young Champions of the Earth" 2020 prize given by the UN environment agency to global change-makers

Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth carrying rocks, debris from Moon

A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years.

China prepares for return of lunar spacecraft with rock samples from Moon

Chinese ground crews are standing by for the return of a lunar probe bringing back the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 45 years

NASA picks 18 astronauts including the first-ever woman to set foot on Moon

NASA has named the 18 astronauts half of them women who will train for its Artemis moon-landing programme

Nasa discovers parallel universe where time runs backwards? Know the truth

In quantum mechanics, parallel universe is theorised as existing alongside our own, although undetectable

Muse Wearables rides tech wave with hybrid watches, virus-killing clothes

Bootstrapped with Rs 2 lakh in 2016, the Bengaluru-based firm has offices in Chennai, Singapore and London, and caters to 70 countries through direct-to-consumer model

'Intelligent robot' for chemical-free disinfection of public places

It is devised in the form of a "Robo-Sapien" (an intelligent robot) that operates on water being superbly charged with the help of high electric power.

Genes2Me to deliver 3 mn rapid test kits in coming weeks: CEO Neeraj Gupta

The first phase of our collaboration with Livzon revolves around bringing these kits to India and delivering them to the government within the shortest span of time, he said

Telemedicine helps doctors, patients stay connected amid Covid-19 lockdown

With a lockdown in force, many doctors are diagnosing patients remotely via audio/video calls and electronic platforms

Manipulating individual atoms

The results of a new experiment by a team from the University of Otago can have huge applications in nanotechnology in the future

Kerala govt to launch Super Fab Lab in collaboration with MIT in Kochi

Fab Labs are fabrication laboratories offering digital fabrication and computation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the new Fab Labs on January 25

Young Indian scientists must innovate, patent, prosper: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi expresses happiness at India improving its ranking in the Global Innovation Index to 52.

India tops China, publishes 135,000 scientific articles in 2018: Report

With over 1.35 lakh scientific papers published, India has become the world's third largest publisher of science and engineering articles, according to a US government agency data, topped by China. As per the statistics compiled by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the number of scientific papers published worldwide increased from 1,755,850 in 2008 to 2,555,959 in 2018. The global research output, as measured by peer-reviewed science and engineering (S&E) journal articles and conference papers, grew about four per cent annually over the last 10 years. The data, which was released on Tuesday, stated that in 2008, India published 48,998 science and engineering articles. This increased to 1,35,788 articles in 2018 at an average annual growth rate of 10.73 per cent and the country now accounts for 5.31 per cent of the total world publications in science and engineering. China, which accounts for 20.67 per cent of all global publications in scientific articles, is at the top ...

India is world's third largest producer of scientific articles, China leads

India has emerged as the world's third largest publisher of science and engineering articles, according to a latest US report. China, which accounts for 20.67 per cent of all global publications in scientific articles, is at the top position, followed by the US at 16.54 per cent, as per the statistics compiled by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The data, which was released on Tuesday, stated that in 2008, India published 48,998 science and engineering articles. This increased to 1,35,788 articles in 2018 and the country now accounts for 5.31 per cent of the total world publications in science and engineering. In China, the number of global scientific publications increased from 2,49,049 in 2008 to 5,28,263 in 2018, in a growth rate of 7.81 per cent per annum. The US, the total global publications in science and engineering articles grew at a rate of 0.71 per cent from 3,93,979 in 2008 to 4,22,808 in 2018. Though a long way to go, as compared to the US and China in terms

Parliamentary panel wants regular recruitment, use of technology by Mospi

It asked the ministry to provide necessary resources to enable the Indian Statistical Institute to fulfil its mandate, particularly completion of its ongoing projects including academic programme

Kone to set up new technology centre in Pune at a cost of Rs 10 cr

Elevators and escalators manufacturer Kone on Saturday has set up a new technology centre in Pune at a cost of around Rs 10 crore. The company has taken 20,000 sq ft office space on lease in Pune to set up this centre. About 120 people will work from this facility. The operations in Pune will focus on enterprise monitoring, service management for IT Solutions and digital development competencies for smart people flow solutions. With stronger research, technological development and engineering collaboration in India, Kone India MD Amit Gossain said the company could serve the growing Indian market with even more innovative solutions. He said Kone India has recently launched the 24/7 IoT connected elevators and escalators service technology in India to ensure less equipment downtime and fewer faults. "In collaboration with the recognised leader in cognitive computing, IBM Watson, this is yet another breakthrough innovation that will result in fewer faults, faster repairs and real pe