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Hibakusha

Hibakusha: Nihon Hidankyo, the organisation that worked for the welfare of the survivors of the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—called the hibakusha—has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. Hibakusha is the Japanese word for survivors of the 1945 atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On August 6, 1945, the United States […]

Mechazilla

Mechazilla: SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by landing its Starship rocket using an innovative structure called “Mechazilla. Mechazilla is the nickname for the large 400-ft rocket-catching structure at SpaceX’s Starbase. It features two enormous mechanical arms, often referred to as “chopsticks.” These arms are designed to catch the Super Heavy booster […]

Swell waves

Swell waves: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued extensive advisories for swell waves for Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep as well as parts of coastal areas in Andhra, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Daman and Diu, and Puducherry. Swell waves are also called Kallakkadal waves in […]

Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement

Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement: The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) came into force on October 13, 2024, after over a decade of negotiations, aiming to promote equitable and sustainable use of the Nile’s water resources. The CFA replaces colonial agreements from 1929 and 1959 that gave Egypt veto powers over Nile […]

World Health Organization Obtains $1 Billion Funding for Upcoming Years

World Health Organization Obtains $1 Billion Funding for Upcoming Years: The World Health Organization secured $1 billion in pledges during a fundraising event in Berlin, marking a significant initiative to reform its funding model and enhance its ability to address global health emergencies. Pledge Breakdown New Contributions: $700 million in new pledges from European nations […]