Kavli Prize 2024: The winners of the 2024 Kavli Prize were announced on Wednesday. Eight winners were awarded for their contributions to astrophysics, neuroscience and nanoscience. It is awarded in honour of Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist Fred Kavli (1927-2013) The Kavli Prizes are awarded in three areas: astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience — the largest, the […]
Tag: 15th Jun 2024
Hawkish Economic Policy
Hawkish Economic Policy: As the US heads for a presidential election in November, the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank, has signaled that it is unwilling to let interest rates soften in a hurry. Hawkish economic policy refers to a stance taken by central banks or other economic policymakers that emphasizes the importance of controlling […]
Nagastra
Nagastra: The army has got its first indigenous man-portable suicide drones that are designed to target enemy training camps, launch pads and infiltrators with precision, without endangering the lives of soldiers. The Indian army has integrated the Nagastra 1 loitering munition, designed by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), as its first indigenous man-portable suicide drone. These […]
Ozone-Depleting Substances : New Study
Ozone-Depleting Substances: New Study A new study released June 11, 2024, has reported the first significant decrease in atmospheric concentrations of potent ozone-depleting substances (ODS) known as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) are chemicals that cause the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer. This layer is crucial for protecting life on Earth by absorbing the […]
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
Global Gender Gap Report 2024: The World Economic Forum released the 18th edition of its annual Global Gender Gap Report for 2024, comprehensively benchmarking gender parity across 146 economies worldwide. Key Findings of the Report: The global gender gap score in 2024 is 68.5%, meaning 31.5% of the gap remains unaddressed. Progress has been extremely […]
Centre Has Proposed Eco-sensitive Areas
Centre Has Proposed Eco-sensitive Areas: Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa, three of the six states where the Centre has proposed eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) to protect the Western Ghats have requested a reduction in the extent of these ESAs to permit development projects. In 2013, the government constituted a High-Level Working Group under the Chairmanship of Dr. […]
Satellite-Based Tolling System
Satellite-Based Tolling System: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the implementation of a satellite-based electronic toll collection system. The winning entity will have to develop a geo-referenced map and toll-charging software for the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). A georeferenced digital map or image has been tied […]
Satnamis Protest : Chhattisgarh
Satnamis Protest : Chhattisgarh A large mob from the Satnami community in Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazar district attacked the Superintendence of Police (SP) office, over the alleged desecration of a ‘jaitkhamb’ (victory pillar, a sacred structure for the Satnami community). Satnami Community is the largest Scheduled Caste (SC) community, including peasants, artisans, and untouchables in Chhattisgarh. […]
Donanemab : New Alzheimer’s Drug
Donanemab : New Alzheimer’s Drug A new Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, has received support from an FDA advisory committee, moving closer to approval. Intended for early-stage Alzheimer’s, it shows significant slowing of cognitive decline. The drug works by targeting amyloid beta protein deposits in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory […]
