India formally became an associate member of CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)
India had ‘observer’ status since 2004.
India can take part in meetings of the CERN Council and its committees but will not have voting rights on decisions of the council.
The membership will make Indian scientists eligible for staff appointments in CERN.
European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) is world’s largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory. It is situated in North West suburbs of Geneva on France-Swiss Border. It was established in 1954.
It has 22 member states, four associate members (including India, Pakistan, Turkey and Ukraine) and three International Organisations have observer status.
The laboratory helps scientists and engineers probing fundamental structure of Universe using the most sophisticated scientific instruments and advanced computing systems. Provide the necessary infrastructure needed for high-energy physics research including particle accelerators.
One of the major achievements of CERN is the discovery of the Higgs Boson which is popularly known as the God particle.
Ministry of Railways launches ‘Mission 41K’
Mission 41K is a programme to save Rs. 41,000 crore of the Indian Railways’ expenditure on energy consumption over the next 10 years.
Measures to achieve this milestone includes moving 90% of traffic to electric traction over diesel from present 50% of the total rail traffic.
The railways will also procure more electricity at cheaper rates through open market instead of sourcing it through DISCOMs. Thereby it hopes to save as much as 25% on its energy expenses.
The Electrification Mission will help Indian Railways to reduce dependence on imported fuel, change energy mix, and rationalize the cost of energy for Railways.
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