Demon Particle : Massless Particles Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered a massless particle, often referred to as a “demon particle,” which could pave the way for the development of superconductors capable of functioning at room temperature. Superconductors, which can conduct electricity without resistance, currently require extremely low temperatures, often below 100 degrees […]
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Namoh 108 : New Variety Of Lotus Flower
Namoh 108 : New Variety Of Lotus Flower The Lucknow-based CSIR-NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute) has reportedly developed a new variety of lotus flowers called ‘Namoh 108,’ characterized by having 108 petals. The name “Namoh 108” is a combination of the religious significance of the ‘lotus flower’ and the digit ‘108,’ which holds importance in […]
Floodwatch : Mobile App
Floodwatch : Mobile App The Central Water Commission launched Mobile App ‘Floodwatch’. Floodwatch:- Launched: 2023. Launched by: Central Water Commission (CWC). Objectives: using mobile phones to disseminate information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public. CWC : Establishment ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti. Head: […]
15th BRICS Summit
15th BRICS Summit: During his visit to Johannesburg in South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 15th BRICS Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Johannesburg in South Africa from 22nd to 24th August 2023. BRICS Establishment: 2009. Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. First BRICS […]
9th India Region Conference Of The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)
9th India Region Conference Of The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 9th India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). It was the 9th India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). Theme: Strengthening Democracy and Good Governance in the Digital Age. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA):- Founded: […]
International Olympiad On Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) : India Score
International Olympiad On Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) : India Score International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) : India Score India secured Second Rank at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA). The United Kingdom clinched the lead with five Golds. India has secured Second Rank with four medals. International Olympiad on Astronomy […]
Onam Festival : Kerala
Onam Festival : Kerala Onam festival has started in Kerala, bringing happiness, unity, and a lot of cultural beauty. The festival spans 10 days, commencing on Atham (the first day of Onam) and culminating on Thiruvonam (the final day). It is a major harvest festival in Kerala and is celebrated to honour the home-coming of […]
Women FIFA World Cup 2023
Women FIFA World Cup 2023: The Women FIFA World Cup 2023 jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, featuring 32 teams concluded recently. The final match was held on 20 August 2023 where Spain defeated England 1-0 to lift their first-ever World Cup trophy. With this win, Spain also became only the second nation to […]
Hurricane Hilary
Hurricane Hilary: Hurricane Hilary is a major Category 4 hurricane that formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean on 16th August 2023. Hurricanes are categorized on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which rates them on a scale of 1 to 5 based on wind speed. Hurricanes that reach category three or higher are classified as major […]
AgniKul Cosmos
AgniKul Cosmos: AgniKul Cosmos, a space tech start-up based in Chennai, set to launch their groundbreaking Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD), the world’s first 3D-printed rocket into space. AgniKul Cosmos’ journey is supported by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). The Agnibaan SOrTeD is a customisable […]
