In a new study, researchers uncovered five genetic variants that enhance the likelihood of becoming nearsighted as children grow older.

Researchers discovered five genetic variations that increase the chances of becoming nearsighted as they progress through school.

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A study suggested that Upper ocean heating in the equatorial Pacific - a key oceanographic region in Earth's climate system - is likely to make the East Asian monsoon season wetter.

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], September 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanked Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh for a "special gift" from the "special friends" and named the present 'Tejas'.

Washington [US], May 23 (ANI): Is having fewer kids good for the environment? Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, terms this as "total nonsense".

New Delhi Feb 23 PTI The Ministry of External Affairs MEA on Wednesday celebrated the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with the ASEAN and East Asian countries Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the government to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of Indias Independence As part of the celebration books of Buddhist Jataka tales translated into Thai Korean Vietnamese and Chinese languages were unveiled the MEA said A comprehensive video of e-ITEC courses offered by the MEA on Buddhist teachings was shown during the event The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme ITEC is a prestigious programme conducted by the MEA Minister of State for External Affairs RajKumar Ranjan Singh inaugurated an interactive coffee table e-book on Buddhist linkages with the ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asian countries The digital exhibition titled Bodhicitta Interweaving Buddhist Art Traditions from India Across Asia curated by National Museum was displayed the MEA said in a statement The ministry presented an Interactive Template for use by Missions for orientation visits by schoolcollege students to cultural centresmissions for better understanding of Indias Buddhist linkages it said A series of commemorative events and activities will be organised by the MEA across the country as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav week from February 21 to 27 PTI MPB RCJ RCJ

New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday celebrated 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries.

Taipei [Taiwan], December 8 (ANI): Ahead of the 'Summit for Democracy', a Taipei official has said that Taiwan will highlight its democratic achievements and commitment to defending democracy during the conference hosted by the US.

Tokyo [Japan], November 8 (ANI/Sputnik): US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink met on Monday with Japanese Director-General of the North American Affairs Bureau Keiichi Ichikawa to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on regional agenda, Japan's foreign affairs ministry said.

Guwahati Oct 28 PTI South Korea on Thursday expressed interest in investing in emerging sectors such as healthcare food processing infrastructure and tourism in Assam according to a statement A high-level South Korean delegation comprising officials of its embassy in India and Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency visited Guwahati and met Assam Commerce and Industry Secretary Manvendra Pratap Singh to explore the feasibility of investment in various sectors in the state it said The members of the delegation and the secretary discussed economic issues and bilateral cooperation between the East Asian country and the Assam government with the Korean officials expressing interest in healthcare in the state as it has huge potential for health-related technology which is largely untapped They also explored the possibility of collaboration among the Korean companies and the state in several other sectors such as food processing infrastructure and tourism the statement issued by the Korean Embassy said The trade delegation assured Singh of sharing the investment opportunity available in Assam with the Korean companies based in India as well as in Korea Apart from officials of the South Korean Embassy and the KOTRA the team comprises representatives of India-Korea Business Cooperation Centre India-Korea Startup Centre Korea International Trade Association and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India Korea has invested mainly in automotive electronics and chemical sectors since the 1990s and now intends to expand its interest to various industries such as pharmaceutical organic farming food processing and tourism I hope post this visit multiple opportunities open up in Assam said Kwang Seok Yang the commercial attache in the Korea Embassy New Delhi KOTRA South Asia Region Managing Director Joonhwa Bin said Assam can be one of the favourable destinations considering its various potentials We shall explore multiple opportunities with Korean companies operating in areas like infrastructure healthcare food processing organic farming and other sectors We can leverage each others strength for mutual benefit Bin said KOTRA is the Korean governments trade and investment promotion agency India-Korea Business Cooperation Centre which works under KOTRA in India develops investment strategies for Korean companies to do business in the country the statement said The members of the delegation also donated Korean-made N95 masks PPE Kits Infrared thermometers and sanitiser to the Assam Health and Family Welfare Department PTI ESB BDC BDC