Lake-Effect Snow: Parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan, situated along the Great Lakes of North America, witnessed “lake-effect snow.” A heavy snowstorm caused by this phenomenon near Lake Erie in New York has transformed homes into ice-covered igloos. Lake-effect snow is a localized weather phenomenon characterized by heavy snowfall that occurs near […]
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National Council For Vocational Education And Training
National Council For Vocational Education And Training: The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has officially recognized the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) as an Awarding Body (Dual). It was established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India in 2018, as a regulatory body, aimed […]
Gait Analysis : In News To Solve A Case
Gait Analysis : In News To Solve A Case Kolkata police used walking gait analysis to solve a child rape case. They matched the accused’s walking pattern with CCTV footage from the day of the crime. Gait analysis evaluates the way the body moves, primarily through walking or running, to detect abnormalities and understand movement […]
Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project
Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project: India and Bhutan recently discussed hydropower projects including the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project, and expressed satisfaction as it was “nearing completion”. It is a 1 GW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power-generating facility under construction in the Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan. It is located on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River in […]
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar: 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas was observed on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a stalwart for social justice.Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, honors his legacy, emphasizing his transformative impact on social reform, justice, […]
80-pillar assembly hall at the Mauryan archaeological site of Kumhrar, Patna
80-pillar assembly hall at the Mauryan archaeological site of Kumhrar, Patna: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated efforts to uncover the remnants of an 80-pillar assembly hall at the Mauryan archaeological site of Kumhrar, Patna.The initiative promises to rekindle global interest in the Mauryan empire and its contributions to art and architecture.80-Pillar Assembly […]
Indian government bond yields : Study
Indian government bond yields : Study Indian government bond yields witnessed a significant decline, with the 10-year benchmark yield dropping to its lowest level since 2021.This shift is attributed to rising optimism about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) potentially easing interest rates in its upcoming monetary policy review.
First in the World Challenge : ICMR
First in the World Challenge : ICMR The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced the “First in the World Challenge” aimed at encouraging innovative solutions to pressing health issues.This initiative seeks to foster novel, out-of-the-box ideas and promote the discovery and development of breakthrough health technologies, including vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics.Proposals must present […]
Syrian Civil War
Syrian Civil War: The Syrian civil war has reignited with a fresh offensive by Islamist militants led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), capturing key territories, including Aleppo, and threatening the stability of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
ISRO’s PSLV Mission Successfully Deploys European Satellites
ISRO’s PSLV Mission Successfully Deploys European Satellites: ISRO’s PSLV-C59 rocket successfully launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) advanced Sun-observing mission, Proba-3. The mission aims to explore the Sun’s outer atmosphere by conducting scientific experiments, and it will contribute to the global understanding of space weather, its economic and technological risks, and solar phenomena. Proba-3 is […]