Politics
December 05, 2024
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Govt targets saving ₹250 crore annually with Anna Chakra, SCAN tools by streamlining PDS and subsidy processes

New Delhi: The government on Thursday launched ‘Anna Chakra’ and the Subsidy Claim Application for the National Food Security Act (SCAN) portal, modernizing the public distribution system and streamlining subsidy claim processes. The twin initiatives aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and ensure the timely delivery of essential commodities to beneficiaries under the National […]

Technology
December 04, 2024
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Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests

A decline in rice quality across East Asia has been attributed to climate warming, according to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters. The research, led by Dr Xianfeng Liu of Shaanxi Normal University in China, highlights the vulnerability of rice—a dietary staple for billions—to rising temperatures. Using 35 years of data from Japan and […]