109th Indian Science Congress: Lovely Professional University(LPU) withdrew from hosting 109th Indian Science Congress (ISC), raising concern about the event’s viability. The ISC is a prestigious and influential scientific organization that meets annually in the first week of January. It was founded in 1914 to stimulate scientific research in India. The Indian Science Congress Association […]
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Katabatic Winds
Katabatic Winds: A surprising phenomenon has been observed in the Himalayas, where ‘katabatic’ winds are triggered when high temperatures affect high-altitude ice masses. This leads to cold air blowing to lower-altitude areas, potentially slowing down the effects of the global climate crisis in some regions. The study reveals that a temperature gap between air above […]
Earthquake In Northwestern China
Earthquake In Northwestern China: An earthquake in northwestern China killed at least 131 people. At least 127 people have been killed and hundreds of others were injured after an overnight earthquake hit northwestern China in a remote and mountainous region while many were asleep at home. The earthquake was the most deadly China has experienced […]
People With Blood Disorder Not Eigible For Reservation
People With Blood Disorder Not Eigible For Reservation: The Centre’s decision to exclude individuals with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and haemophilia, from government job reservations, despite their recognition as disabilities in the Right to Persons with Disabilities(RPWD) Act of 2016, prompts concerns. The government provides 4% reservation in government jobs for specific disabilities, including total […]
Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana : Graduates Not Preferred For Railway Jobs
Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana : Graduates Not Preferred For Railway Jobs Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways’ ‘Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ graduates are not preferred for railway jobs. The statement comes as a response to a query by BJP MP Narayana Koragappa regarding job preferences for the trained youth. Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana […]
Lathyrism : Neurological Disease
Lathyrism : Neurological Disease Grass pea, also known as khesari dal, has been historically infamous for causing lathyrism, a neurological disease leading to lower limb paralysis. In the late 19th century, an outbreak of lathyrism linked to grass pea led to its ban in India in 1961 under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. Despite […]
Smart India Hackathon 2023
Smart India Hackathon 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the participants of the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023 through video conferencing on 19th Dec,2023. Mr Modi will also address the participants on the occasion. Smart India Hackathon 2023 is to inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem-solving. […]
Khelo India Para Games
Khelo India Para Games: The Union Sports Minister officially closed the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games in Delhi. Haryana emerged as the top-performing state with 105 medals, including 40 gold, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) is aimed at empowering para athletes in India. Organized […]
Kakrapar-4 Nuclear Reactor
Kakrapar-4 Nuclear Reactor: The fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat, with a capacity of 700 MWe, achieved recently, marking the initiation of a controlled fission chain reaction. The Kakrapar facility, houses the largest indigenous nuclear power reactors built by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). These pressurized heavy […]
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption: The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The G20 also addresses anti-corruption efforts globally through its Anti-Corruption Working Group and includes related topics in the B20 and SAI20 discussions within the G20 Social track. United Nations Convention against […]
