SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Who is Michael Kotlikoff and how much does he earn as Cornell president while facing backlash over alleged handling of the gang rape case
The handling of a sexual assault case by Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has drawn serious criticism. Jane Doe, a former student, has accused seven fraternity members of assault, yet Kotlikoff's lack of appropriate follow-up has raised questions about his leadership. In a bid to respond to community outrage, Cornell has decided to suspend fraternity events until 2027.
Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking water
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives discussed include sustainable drinking water sources, groundwater recharge, and management of rural infrastructure. States shared experiences about water conservation and infrastructure maintenance in various regions. Several measures, including Decision Support System utilisation, were emphasised for effective resource management.
Centre to set up high-level committee within a week to address sugarcane farmers' grievances
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi held detailed discussions at the Pusa campus with a delegation of farmers from the two major sugarcane-growing states. About 80-90 farmers from different organisations attended, along with state ministers.
Trump expected to award science medal to SpaceX's Elon Musk, other tech leaders
US President Donald Trump will present the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other innovators. The White House event will discuss the impact of private-sector investment in scientific breakthroughs and technology. Musk's relationship with Trump has improved following a previous dispute over government contracts. The awards ceremony is significant as it is the first of its kind during Trump's administration.
In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now
1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in the mid-1940s, military and scientific teams used captured German V-2 rockets for research after World War II.
Assam tea industry stakeholders discuss fixation of minimum wage in tea gardens
Stakeholders in the Assam tea industry have discussed the fixation of minimum wages in tea gardens in a scientific manner, in line with international labour standards. The Assam government has committed to setting minimum wages scientifically and with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
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Health Ministry assures medical device association over repeal of Drugs & Cosmetics Act
The association has been asking for a separate chapter on medical devices under the law. "This was assured to us in 2016 and was in line with the Parliament committee recommendations considering the huge potential of the industry,"Nath said.
Ajay Kumar Sood appointed Principal Scientific Advisor
Sood, a member of Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, has been appointed to the post for a period of three years to succeed renowned biologist K VijayRaghavan.
'Scientific view taken on children's shots'
The government on March 14 had announced that children in the age bracket of 12-15 years will be administered the Biological E's anti-Covid vaccine Corbevax from Wednesday. Arora said that the decision to cover children in the 12-14 year age group was taken in absence of data about kids with co-morbidities.
UK considers new Covid-19 measures
Johnson wants to review the impact of measures imposed over the past week, and may see no need to tighten rules further. Johnson will also convene the high-level emergency committee known as Cobra this weekend to finalise support for the UK's hospitality industry, which has seen Christmas-season bookings plummet.
Covid-19: Key decision on booster dose likely to be taken this month
Experts are of the view that in diseases like cancer, the body of patients undergoing chemotherapy may not be able to generate enough immune response and hence they should be allowed to take the additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Two agricultural experts from India named by UN chief to scientific group for 2021 food summit
Lal, a preeminent Indian-American soil scientist, was named last month as the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate for developing and mainstreaming a soil-centric approach to increasing food production that conserves natural resources and mitigates climate change.
Defence, atomic labs join the fight against Coronavirus
The country’s biotechnology, science and technology research institutions have also been tasked to source clinical samples from any government approved clinical testing sites and do research on the virus.
Has formulated no scheme for regeneration of Saraswati: Government
The Ministry of Culture has constituted the Advisory Committee for the multi-disciplinary study of the Saraswati basin on September 16, 2015 for a period of two years.
Government says PET bottles fine for medicines but NGT decision awaited
Drug companies use PET as it’s lighter and cheaper than glass besides being less prone to breakage, making pharmaceuticals a key market for the Rs 20,000 crore .
Nalco signs MoU with BARC for research and development
Nalco has signed MoU with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, for Research and Development (R&D) in fields of mutual interest.
'Asking institutes to find own funding will hamper long-term research'
Renowned agricultural scientist Prof M S Swaminathan today cautioned the government against asking scientific research institutes to find their own source of funding.
How PM Narendra Modi wants science to fuel development
A break from the tradition, Modi's meeting was surprising given that as PM, his engagement with the scientific community has been minimal.
40% of the Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosion
Around 40% of the Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosion according to the study conducted by various agencies.
India's image bad due to 'jugaad' in innovations: Dr Raghunath Mashelkar
"We bypass everything and somehow fix things. I don't like this," the Padma Vibhushan awardee said in presence of Goa Chief Minster Manohar Parrikar.
Getting basic scientific rules right, new govt should increase investments in R&D
Increasing investments is not easy and will take time. But the government can make a good start if it focuses on a few things that need no investment.
Omar for use of scientific advancements to achieve growth
Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for use of advancements in the field of science and technology to spun economic growth.
Have sought rejection of recommendations on GM crop trials: Govt
A Technical Expert Committee constituted by SC had suggested 10 years moratorium on field trial of GM crops in its interim-report, he added.
Panel report on GM crops lacks focus: Biotech companies
The Association of Biotech Led Enterprises-Agriculture Group (ABLE-AG), an association body of leading biotech companies in India, today said the report by the Supreme court appointed committee on GM crops lacks focus and a balanced scientific analysis.
Cabinet approves mission to Mars
After a successful moon mission, the Union Cabinet tonight gave the go-ahead to the launch of satellite next year to the Mars.
Top global space meet COSPAR takes off in Mysore
Scientists from 74 nations gathered today for a 9-day mega meet that will discuss contemporary topics in the realm of space.
India to give go-ahead for Mars mission in November next year
The mission envisages launching an orbiter around Mars using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL).
Glaxo knew of heart risk from Avandia, report says
Avandia came on the market in 1999 and achieved annual revenue of $3 billion by 2006, including sales of a combination drug that includes Avandia.
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