Union minister for science and technology Harsh vardhan has launched the “Digital ocean” platform of Indian national centre for oceanic information services (INCOIS).
It is a one stop solution for all data related needs of a wide range of users, includung research institutions, operation agencies, strategic users, academic community, maritime industry and public.
Digital ocean is expected to bring a sea change in how the oceanographic data is served for a better understanding of ocean surrounding us.
It will play a central role in sustainable management of our oceans and expanding our blue economy initiatives – informed INCOIS director T. Srinivasa kumar.
# GAVI board
Union health minister Harsh vardhan has been nominated by the Global Alliance for vaccines and immunisation (GAVI) as a member on the GAVI board.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan will be representing the South east area regional office (SEARO) in the GAVI board.
The GAVI board is responsible for strategic direction and policymaking, oversees the operation of the vaccines alliance and monitors programme implementation.
# Mandatory front seat airbags
The government has proposed to make airbags mandatory for the passengers in the front seat of a vehicle.
The step aims to improve passenger safety in case of accidents.
The road transport ministry has issued a draft notification in this regard.
The proposed timelines for the implementation of the move in April for new models and june 1, 2020 for existing models.
# Mutated virus
Preliminary results from a cohert study found no statistically significant difference in hospitalisation and 28-day case fatality between cases with the new variant and wild type comparator doses.
There was also no significant difference in the likelihood of reinfection between variant cases and the comparator group.
This report has been published by the Public health england.
# Today in history
1803 – The British east india company took Delhi, Agra and Bharuch under its control.
1906 – Establishment of All india muslim league at Dhaka.
1943 – Subhash chandra bose hoisted the Indian independence flag at Port Blair.