Malibu Wildfire: A significant wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, erupted in Malibu, California, prompting the evacuation of residents.Experts attribute the Franklin Fire’s destructiveness to the “Santa Ana” winds and climate change.Santa Ana winds occur when high pressure over the Great Basin (the area between the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada) and low pressure over […]
Tag: 18th Dec 2024
Indian Light Tank (ILT) Zorawar
Indian Light Tank (ILT) Zorawar: The Indian Light Tank (ILT), also known as Zorawar, has successfully completed firing trials at an altitude of over 4,200m.It was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with contributions from various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises for high-altitude warfare and rapid […]
Health Equity
Health Equity: Health equity remains a critical goal for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India. Despite government initiatives systemic inequalities persist across gender, religion, and regions, widening the gap in access to quality healthcare services.Health equity ensures that everyone has a fair opportunity to achieve their highest health potential, addressing avoidable disparities caused by […]
Hydroxymethanesulphonate
Hydroxymethanesulphonate: A study reveals hydroxymethanesulphonate, a secondary aerosol, forming in cold urban areas like Fairbanks, Alaska, reshaping understanding of aerosol chemistry in extreme conditions and its air quality impact.A secondary aerosol that forms from chemical reactions involving formaldehyde and sulphur dioxide in the presence of liquid water.Occurs when formaldehyde reacts with sulphite ions in aerosol […]
GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior
GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior: On the occasion of the inauguration of the GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior, Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with several distinguished dignitaries, marked the opening of this state-of-the-art facility.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to boost education
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Indian Navy have signed an MoU to boost education: Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and the Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance education, research, and training in logistics for the Navy. This collaboration is aimed at strengthening the logistics capabilities of the Indian Navy, focusing on […]
Public Sector Banks Record Net Profit of Rs 85,520 Crore In First Half FY2024-25
Public Sector Banks Record Net Profit of Rs 85,520 Crore In First Half FY2024-25: In the first half of FY 2024-25, Public Sector Banks (PSBs), including the State Bank of India (SBI), reported a net profit of ₹85,520 crore, marking an impressive 26% growth compared to ₹67,850 crore during the same period in the previous […]
India’s wholesale inflation eased to 1.9% in November
India’s wholesale inflation eased to 1.9% in November: India’s wholesale inflation moderated to 1.9% in November, down from 2.4% in October, with food price inflation easing significantly from a 25-month high of 11.6% in October to 8.9%. Despite this, prices for manufactured products, such as food products, furniture, pharmaceuticals, and electrical equipment, continued to rise, […]
