Before bidding began, the IOC reportedly knew how to select Tokyo Games operators.

Tokyo Olympic organizers, both domestic and international, are thought to have communicated information on how to pick corporations running competition sites in 2018 before bidding for pre-games test events began, according to a person close to the situation.

The IOC announcement comes ...

Global Biochips Market was Worth US$ 18.02 Bn in 2021 Growing at a CAGR of 25.4% over the Forecast Period

A biochip is an array of tiny test sites (microarrays) set on a solid substrate that enables multiple tests to be run simultaneously for increased throughput and speed. The structure of several short strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the fundamental chemical code that determines an organism...

Global Biochar Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% over the Forecast Period: Absolute Markets Insights

Biochar is a charcoal-like substance generated by burning organic waste from agriculture and forestry (also known as biomass) through regulated process. Biochar is made using various procedures to reduce contamination and properly retain carbon, despite the fact that it looks a lot like regular c...

FOLLOWING IOC RULING, SOUTH KOREA TAKES DOWN BANNERS AT OLYMPIC VILLAGE

Highlights

• The Japanese flag that portrays a red sun with 16 rays extending outward, is resented by several people in South Korea

According to the statement issued by South Korea’s Olympic committee on Saturday, following a ruling from the Interna...

JAPAN GOVT. TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINES

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• Japan govt. to receive additional Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
• It will receive vaccine doses for additional 20,000 workers involved in the Tokyo Olympics.
• The vaccination program for Tokyo Games workers will begin on Thursda...

JAPAN PLANNING TO VACCINATE 70,000 VOLUNTEERS OF TOKYO OYLMPICS

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• Japan planning to vaccinate 70,000 volunteers of Tokyo Olympics.
• The IOC has said that Pfizer Inc. will provide vaccines for free to participating delegations.
• Japan is to receive Pfizer vaccine doses for about 20,000 peo...

BEIJING OLYMPICS SHOULD BE RELOCATED URGE US LAWMAKERS TO IOC

A resolution was introduced by leading US lawmakers from the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced a resolution on Monday, where they urgec the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to shift the location of the 2022 Winter Games, and reason cited by them for is the human rights violation aga...

JAPAN PM’S RECEPTION FOR TOKYO OYLMPIC OVERSEAS DIGNATARIES STANDS CANCELLED

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• Japan PM’s reception for Tokyo Olympic overseas dignitaries stands cancelled.
• The reception was to be held on the day of the Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony, on Aug. 8.
• The reception at a Tokyo hotel was also expecte...

TOKYO OLYMPICS ATHELETES VACCINATED IN JAPAN

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• Tokyo Olympics athletes vaccinated in Japan.
• About 200 athletes were vaccinated at a training center on the first day of the rollout.
• The vaccination of young athletes would not affect distribution to the general populati...

CANCELLATION OF TOKYO OLYMPICS PROTEST CONTINUES STRONG IN JAPAN

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• Cancellation of Tokyo Olympics protest continues strong in Japan.
• The IOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers start three days of virtual meetings from Wednesday.
• Around 6,000-member Tokyo Medical Practitioners' Association ...

CHINA TELLS IOC CHIEF ABOUT IT SUPPORTING TOKYO OLYMPICS

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• China tells IOC Chief about it supporting Tokyo Olympics.
• The Chinese President had a telephonic conversation with IOC Chief.
• Many are asking to postpone or cancel Tokyo Games over the increasing spread of the virus.
...

IDCO SIGN MOU FOR PARADIP PLASTIC PARK

HIGHLIGHTS

• IDCO and IOCL have signed MoU to develop Paradip Plastic Park in Odisha.
• Till MAR 2030, an incentive of Rs 2000/MT shall be offered to the manufacturing units on Polypropylene granules from Paradip Refinery.
• Shipment from Refiner...

SAMSUNG TO LEAD RESEARCH ON 6G AT THE ITU-R

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• Samsung to lead research on 6G at the ITU-R.
• The team will research on standardization of 6G and commercialization of the same.
• In 2020, Samsung Research released 6G White Paper presenting its views on next-generation com...

ENGINEERS INDIA RECEIVES CONSULTANCY PROJECT

HIGHLIGHTS

• Engineers India has received a project from IOCL.
• The project is worth Rs. 600 ten-million.
• The project is going to be implemented at the Panipat Refinery.
• Completion of project is likely to take 40 months.

TOKYO OLYMPIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WILL DRAW OUT POLICIES BY MARCH 25

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• Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee will draw out policies by March 25.
• The new president of the committee plans to set a direction on the issue around that day.
• The decision on whether to allow overseas spectators to atte...

IOC PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH ARRIVES IN TOKYO TO DISCUSS THE TOKYO OLYMPICS

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• IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Tokyo to discuss the Tokyo Olympics.
• Bach will be traveling on a private charter and will also meet Japan PM Yoshihide Suga.
• Bach is said to have no public-appearances on Tuesday until...

A WOMAN FROM SENDAI REGION SEEKS DAMAGES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT FROM CATHOLIC CHURCH

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• A woman from Sendai region seeks damages for sexual assault from Catholic Church.
• A lawsuit was filed against the Sendai Catholic Diocese and a bishop, among others.
• An amount of around $484,000 is sought as damages.

INDIA’S COVID-19 TALLY AT 27,02,742, DEATH TOLL GOES UP TO 51,797

• Current Total Cases: 2,702,742

• Total Deaths : 51,797

• Cumulative recoveries : 1,977,779

• Active cases: 673,166

• Top five states that has the maximum number of cases : 

Maharashtra: Cases 604,358, number of deat...

TOKYO OLYMPICS COMMITTEE HAS SECURED VENUES AND COMPETITION SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR

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• Tokyo Olympics committee has secured venues and competition schedule for next year.
• The delay in the event will cost Japan between $2 billion to $6 billion.
• Currently, the Olympics is scheduled for July 23, 2021.
...

DELHI: FUEL PRICES SKY HIGH, PETROL NOW AT RS 80 PER LITRE

Highlights

• According to the chairman of Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Sanjiv Singh the Delhi state government has increased VAT on petrol from 27 percent to 30 and on diesel from 16.75 percent to 30 percent

• The opposition parties are continuously attacking the Central G...