What Are Dark Patterns? An increase in the cases of “Dark Patterns” or “Deceptive Patterns” have been noted where internet-based companies have been tricking users into agreeing to certain conditions or clicking a few links. Such acceptances and clicks are flooding inboxes of the users with promotional emails they never wanted, making it hard to […]
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Good Governance Day : 25th December
Good Governance Day : 25th December Good Governance Day being celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented). Governance can be used in several contexts such as corporate governance, international governance, national governance and […]
DMH-11 : Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard
DMH-11 : Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard The Genetically Modified (GM) mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) was tested in the field and shown to be more productive. Production of the DMH-11 variety is not interfering with honey bees’ natural pollination practices. Genetically Modified (GM) Crops are derived from plants whose genes are artificially modified, usually by […]
Tribute To Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Tribute To Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: The Prime Minister recently paid tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his jayanti at a function at Parliament. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya was born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He is known for his contribution to India’s education system and his role in the Indian […]
Veer Bal Diwas : 26th December
Veer Bal Diwas : 26th December Prime Minister of India had recently announced that 26th December will be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. On December 26, 1707, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh attained martyrdom when they were executed on the orders of Aurangzeb. […]
Srimukhalingam Temple : Urge To include In UNESCO’s List Of World Heritage Sites
Srimukhalingam Temple : Urge To include In UNESCO’s List Of World Heritage Sites The Srimukhalingam temple chief priest urged the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to get the historic Siva temple included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites Srimukhalingam Temple: Architectural masterpieces were created by the rulers of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the […]
Facial Recognition : Benefits
Facial Recognition : Benefits With the expansion of the Internet, there is an increase in the facial recognition of biometric information, including information generated for purposes for facial recognition technology. Facial recognition refers to the technology capable of identifying or verifying a subject through an image, video, or any audiovisual element of the face. Generally, […]
GI Tag For Joynagar Moa : Extended For 10 years
GI Tag For Joynagar Moa : Extended For 10 years GI tag for Joynagar Moa has been extended for 10 years. About Joynagar Moa: Said to date back to 1904, the moais made of aromatic khoi popped rice that is mixed with jaggery, sugar, cashew nuts and raisins. It has a short shelf life, lasting […]
Acidification Of Great Lakes :By NOAA
Acidification Of Great Lakes :By NOAA A study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Acidification Research Plan said, by 2100 even the Great Lakes of North America might approach acidity at the same rate as the oceans. The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide has caused the world’s oceans […]
Bijli Utsav : By REC
Bijli Utsav : By REC Bijli Utsav’ was organised by REC Ltd in Gujarat as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Bijli Utsav: Speaker sessions by utility officials highlighting the consumer rights of electricity, benefits of electricity and the challenges faced during electrification in remote areas and how the quality of life improves […]
