European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter : Image Of The Sun’s Full Disc The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter recently captured the most detailed image of the Sun’s full disc and outer atmosphere, the corona, to date. Solar Orbiter is a Sun-observing satellite with 10 science instruments, all designed to provide unprecedented insight into how the […]
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Pregnant Megamouth Shark : Discovered
Pregnant Megamouth Shark : Discovered A pregnant megamouth shark, a rare and elusive deepwater species, was recently discovered washed up on a beach in the Philippines. Megamouth Shark is an extremely rare and unusual species of deep-water shark. Scientific Name: Megachasma pelagios. Their range is believed to span the region between latitudes 40°N and 40°S. […]
Group of Companies Doctrine
Group of Companies Doctrine: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently held that an arbitration agreement can bind non-signatories as per the “group of companies” doctrine The “group of companies” doctrine states that a company that is a non-signatory to an arbitration agreement would be bound by the agreement if such a company is […]
Gemini AI Model : Google
Gemini AI Model : Google Google announced the launch of its latest, most powerful AI model, Gemini. Gemini AI model is a new multimodal general AI model, which means it can understand, and work with different formats, including text, code, audio, image, and video, at the same time It is now available to users across […]
International Civil Aviation Day 2023
International Civil Aviation Day 2023: International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD) is celebrated annually on 7th December. The day was established in 1994 as part of the 50th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized the day in 1996. The purpose of ICAD is to promote global recognition […]
India Infrastructure Report 2023
India Infrastructure Report 2023: The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was recently released virtually. The report is a collaborative effort by the IDFC Foundation, Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Ltd. (iDeCK), and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). The report, part of the India Infrastructure Report series, covers various complex issues […]
Genome Sequencing Of Jamun
Genome Sequencing Of Jamun: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal have conducted the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). The study aimed to gain insights into the genomic and evolutionary basis of jamun’s medicinal properties. The research team used Oxford Nanopore and 10x Genomics sequencing technologies to […]
India Auctions 20 Critical Mineral Blocks
India Auctions 20 Critical Mineral Blocks: India has initiated the auction of 20 blocks containing critical minerals, including lithium, essential for batteries and electric vehicles. The auction began on November 29, involves lithium-rich blocks and other critical minerals like nickel, copper, and rare earth elements. The estimated total value of these blocks is Rs 45,000 […]
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling: A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) suggests that implementing measures for sustainable practices in the global cooling sector could significantly reduce predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%. The cooling sector, responsible for 20% of electricity use, plays a crucial role in addressing rising temperatures, ensuring […]
Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023
Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023: Dehradun is preparing to host the Global Investors Summit on December 8-9, anticipating the participation of 5,000 delegates from India and abroad. The summit is geared towards showcasing investor-friendly policies, good governance, and sustainable practices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to officially open the summit at the Forest Research […]
