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India announces new controls on sourcing telecoms gear
New Delhi will announce a list of trusted sources and products for Indian telecoms providers – and possibly a blacklist – as part of the new directive, which will likely be launched next year.
“This is a very important decision with respect to national security,” Prasad said.
Telecoms providers will have to use new devices which have been approved as trusted products, he said, though he added that the policy does not require wireless carriers to replace gear already being used.
Govt making all efforts for COVID-19 vaccine; cold chain logistics needs to be strengthened
There are six vaccine candidates in various stages of clinical trials, out of which four are developed indigenously, Department of Biotechnology Scientist and Adviser Asha Sharma said.
In order to strengthen the ecosystem, 11 good clinical practices compliant clinical trial sights have also been established across the country, Sharma said. The government is making purposeful and integrated efforts to support and promote vaccine development for COVID-19, she added.
India ranks 131 in UN’s human development index
Life expectancy of Indians at birth in 2019 was 69.7 years while Bangladesh has a life expectancy of 72.6 years and Pakistan 67.3 years, the 2020 Human Development Report said. India, Bhutan (129), Bangladesh (133), Nepal (142), and Pakistan (154) were ranked among countries with medium human development, the report said. India’s HDI value for 2019 is 0.645 which put it in the medium human development category. India has been positioned at 131 out of 189 countries and territories, according to the report. India had ranked 130 in 2018 in the index.
Sold 1 lakh ”connected cars” in India, says Kia Motors
One out of two Kia cars sold in India is a connected car, which is equipped with the company”s UVO connect system, an advanced and dynamic solution that seamlessly integrates smartphone or smartwatch with the car and its infotainment system into a single unit, Kia Motors India said in a statement.
Commenting on the feat, Kia Motors India Managing Director and CEO Kookhyun Shim said,”Technology has always been at the focal point since our maiden launch in the country and we are elated to achieve one more milestone in car connectivity.”
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