West Nile virus : Outbreak Ukraine is grappling with a severe outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV), with health officials raising alarms as the death toll rises. West Nile Virus (WNV) is a member of the flavivirus genus and belongs to the family Flaviviridae. It was first isolated in a woman in the West Nile […]
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Graded Response Action Plan
Graded Response Action Plan: The Centre’s air pollution control panel for Delhi-NCR recently directed state governments in the region to implement the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)is a framework designed to combat air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. It was introduced as an emergency response mechanism, […]
Kaizen
Kaizen: The month-long strike at Samsung’s manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu has brought to the spotlight the stressful working conditions in these factories shaped and determined by their management philosophy, which draws inspiration from the Japanese production method called Kaizen. Kaizen is a compound of two Japanese words that together translate as “good change” or […]
Third-Party Litigation Funding
Third-Party Litigation Funding: The idea of Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) has quickly emerged as a game-changer, potentially opening courtroom doors for many who felt they had been shut out. TPLF, often referred to as litigation finance, is a financial arrangement in which a third party (with no prior connection to the litigation) in a legal […]
Ossification Test
Ossification Test: One of the individuals accused in the murder case of a political leader underwent an ossification test to determine if he was a minor. Ossification is the natural process of bone formation, beginning in the early developmental stage of the fetus and continuing until late adolescence, with variations among individuals. A person’s approximate […]
Five Eyes Supports Canada In Spat With India
Five Eyes Supports Canada In Spat With India: Citing alleged involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats. In a tit-for-tat move, India too expelled six Canadian diplomats. The Five Eyes is an intelligence-sharing alliance consisting of five countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The […]
Nikita Porwal Crowned Femina Miss India 2024
Nikita Porwal Crowned Femina Miss India 2024: Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the winner of the Femina Miss India 2024 title. This prestigious event took place at Famous Studios in Mumbai, marking the 60th edition of India’s iconic beauty pageant.
NITI Aayog to Host International Methanol Seminar
NITI Aayog to Host International Methanol Seminar: NITI Aayog is gearing up to host the Second International Methanol Seminar and Expo 2024 on October 17-18, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. This two-day event is a significant part of India’s Methanol Economy Programme, initiated in 2016 in collaboration with the Methanol Institute, USA.
Akhil Sheoran Secures Bronze at ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi
Akhil Sheoran Secures Bronze at ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi: India’s Akhil Sheoran clinched the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi. In a high-pressure moment, Sheoran displayed remarkable composure and precision, making a decisive shot in the final round to finish […]
Nayab Saini Sworn in as Haryana CM, BJP Wins Third Term
Nayab Saini Sworn in as Haryana CM, BJP Wins Third Term: Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Haryana’s Chief Minister for the second time, marking BJP’s third consecutive term in power in the state. Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, and NDA leaders.
