Hyperloop test track: IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey toward futuristic transport systems. Hyperloop is a high-speed transportation system in which pods, functioning as pressurised vehicles, travel at incredible speeds through low-pressure tubes. The Hyperloop concept was originally popularised by Elon Musk in 2012. These […]
Tag: 13th Dec 2024
Indian Rock Python : Declined
Indian Rock Python : Declined Indian Rock Python species is believed to have declined across Tamil Nadu, except in the Moyar Valley, where the pythons seem to be thriving. Indian Rock Python is a large, nonvenomous python species. It is known by the common names Black-tailed python and Asian rock python. Indian pythons are usually […]
Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed
Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was passed recently in the Lok Sabha, despite disruptions. Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 All the provisions in the erstwhile colonial-era Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, are proposed to be incorporated in the Railways Act, 1989, through this Bill. It is intended to simplify the […]
Willow Chip : Google
Willow Chip : Google Google has announced a significant advancement in quantum computing as it unveiled its next-generation chip called ‘Willow’. Willow Chip is a new state-of-the-art quantum computing chip developed by Google. The components of the chip include single and two-qubit gates, qubit reset, and readout that have been engineered and integrated to ensure […]
Yuva Sahakar Scheme
Yuva Sahakar Scheme: The Minister of Cooperation informed the Lok Sabha about Yuva Sahakar Scheme. Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” aims to encourage newly formed cooperative societies with new and/or innovative ideas. The scheme encourages young entrepreneur Cooperative Societies which are in operation for a minimum of 3 months. The loan […]
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, in its third edition, evaluates global institutions’ progress in tackling environmental and social challenges through education and research. These rankings assess universities’ contributions to sustainability, focusing on three pivotal pillars: Environmental Impact, Social Impact, and Governance. 78 Indian universities are […]
World Malaria Report 2024
World Malaria Report 2024: Malaria cases in India dropped 69%, from 6.4 million in 2017 to 2 million in 2023. Deaths fell by 68%, from 11,100 to 3,500, according to the World Malaria Report 2024. World Malaria Report 2024 is an annual report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It serves as a vital […]
Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer : NASA
Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer : NASA NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has revealed the structures in a newly discovered X-ray binary system designated as Swift J1727.8-1613, or Swift J1727 in short. Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) is a NASA Small Explorer Mission in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI). IXPE was launched aboard […]
Birth Anniversary of C. Rajagopalachari
Birth Anniversary of C. Rajagopalachari: The Prime Minister of India, paid tribute to Shri Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (popularly known as Rajaji) on his birth anniversary (10th December), remembering his invaluable contributions to India’s freedom struggle, governance, and social empowerment. C. Rajagopalachari was born on 10th December 1878 in Salem, Madras Province (now Tamil Nadu). Became a […]
SFBs to Offer UPI-Based Credit Lines
SFBs to Offer UPI-Based Credit Lines: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to permit Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to extend pre-sanctioned credit (loan) lines through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).It aims to deepen financial inclusion and enhance formal credit, particularly for ‘new to credit’ customers.
