Mount Dhaulagiri : Russian Mountaineers Lost Their Lives Five Russian mountaineers recently lost their lives during an expedition on Mount Dhaulagiri. Mount Dhaulagiri is the seventh-highest mountain in the world. It has an elevation of 8,167 meters (26,795 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Dhaulagiri Himal Mountain range of west-central Nepal and […]
Tag: 10th Oct 2024
2024 Nobel Prize In physics
2024 Nobel Prize In physics: The 2024 Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks. ML is a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused on building computer systems that learn from data. ML allows computer systems to […]
Halari Donkey
Halari Donkey: The endangered Halari donkeys, native to the Halar region of Gujarat, are considered to be intelligent animals which work closely with human beings. Halari donkey is native to the Halar region of Gujarat especially found in the semi-arid landscape of Jamnagar and Dwarka It is white in colour, and is larger and more […]
MACE Observatory : Inaugrated
MACE Observatory : Inaugurated The MACE Observatory has been inaugurated by the Secretary DAE & Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, at Hanle, Ladakh. The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia. It is located at an altitude of ~4,300 m, at Hanle, Ladakh. It is Asia’s Largest […]
Trachoma: In News
Trachoma: In News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Government of India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem becoming the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. It is […]
92nd Indian Air Force Day
92nd Indian Air Force Day: The 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was celebrated at Marina Beach, Chennai, featuring an airshow. The theme is “Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar” (Potent, Powerful, and Self-Reliant). It reflects the IAFs commitment to self-reliance and modernisation, aligning with India’s vision for a robust defence capability. The […]
World Cotton Day 2024
World Cotton Day 2024: On the occasion of World Cotton Day (7th October 2024) the Ministry of Textiles jointly hosted the conference with Cotton Corporation of India and CITI focusing on the theme of “Megatrends Shaping Cotton Textile Value Chain”. The government aims to achieve a textile export target of USD 100 billion by 2030. […]
Global Digital Compact
Global Digital Compact: The Global Digital Compact (GDC), adopted during the UN’s ‘Summit of the Future,’ focuses on harnessing digital technologies for the common good while promoting sustainable development and responsible data governance. It aims to address challenges like the digital divide, data privacy, and ethical AI use. The GDC is a non-binding diplomatic instrument […]
Charon Moon
Charon Moon: Scientists have recently detected carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon, Pluto’s largest moon, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Charon is the largest of Pluto’s five moons, roughly half the size of Pluto itself. It was discovered on June 22, 1978, by James W. Christy and Robert S. Harrington at the […]
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park: The Red Panda Program of Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Award 2024. Red Panda is Primarily herbivorous, consuming bamboo, berries, acorns, and occasionally small mammals. Lives in the mountainous forests of Bhutan, China, […]
