Preethi Pal Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Two Paralympic Medals In Athletics: At Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian Para Athlete Preethi Pal secured yet another medal for India, clinching a Bronze medal in the Women’s 200 meters – T35 Final. She won the medal with a personal best timing of 30.01 seconds.
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Nishad Kumar’s Silver Jump Adds To India’s Medal Haul At Paris Paralympics
Nishad Kumar’s Silver Jump Adds To India’s Medal Haul At Paris Paralympics: India’s Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the men’s T47 high jump final at the Paris Paralympics on September 2. Kumar, who previously claimed silver in Tokyo, recorded his season-best jump of 2.04 meters to finish in second place.
Bihar’s Rajgir To Host 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy
Bihar’s Rajgir To Host 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: Hockey India announced that the upcoming Hockey Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will be held in Rajgir from November 11 to 20. The tournament will take place at the newly constructed Rajgir Hockey Stadium
GST Collections Increase by 10% to ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in August
GST Collections Increase by 10% to ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in August: In August 2024, India’s GST collections reached ₹1.75 lakh crore, marking a 10% year-on-year growth compared to ₹1.59 lakh crore in August 2023. This increase reflects robust domestic consumption and higher imports.
President Emmanuel Macron Awarded Olympic Order in Gold for Paris 2024 Success
President Emmanuel Macron Awarded Olympic Order in Gold for Paris 2024 Success: In a ceremony that underscored his exceptional contributions to the Olympic movement, President Emmanuel Macron of France was awarded the Olympic Order in gold. This prestigious distinction was bestowed upon him by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in recognition of his unwavering support […]
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Celebrates 7th Foundation Day
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Celebrates 7th Foundation Day: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a key player in driving financial inclusion across India, proudly marked its 7th Foundation Day on September 2, 2024. Since its nationwide launch in 2018 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the IPPB has been instrumental in transforming India’s financial landscape.
Acetanilide
Acetanilide: Five persons fell unconscious and were hospitalised when they were engaged in shifting acetanilide bags from one container to another in Visakhapatnam recently. Acetanilide is a synthetic organic compoundwith a designated molecular formula of C8H9NO. It is also known as N-phenylacetamide, acetanil, or acetanilide. It is a white, odorless solid. It is functionally related […]
Dispute Resolution Scheme
Dispute Resolution Scheme: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced the Dispute Resolution Scheme (e-DRS), 2022, as a streamlined and efficient platform for taxpayers to resolve their income tax disputes. Dispute Resolution Scheme aims to reduce litigation and provide a faster and more cost-effective resolution for taxpayers. This initiative, established under section 245MA […]
Metal-Organic Framework
Metal-Organic Framework: Researchers have developed a bunch of electrochemical and optical biosensors based on nano polymers multifunctional Metal-organic framework (MOF) and 2-dimensional (2D) materials. Metal-organic framework are uniform structured porous materials suitable for solid-phase extraction. These are the multifunctional coordination polymers. These are a class of nanomaterials defined by their typical and unique property […]
Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine: A recent study has revealed that long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac) can significantly disrupt the behaviour and reproductive traits of the male guppy fish. Fluoxetine is a common antidepressant medication. It inhibits the uptake of serotonin by nerve cells (neurons) and helps people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. At low concentrations, fluoxetine […]
