Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women in India, accounting for 27% of all cancer cases. The country is seeing a rise in breast cancer cases, especially in urban areas like Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai. Breast cancer in India Breast cancer in India is a growing concern, …
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Ratan Naval Tata was born on 28 December 1937, in Bombay, British India (now Mumbai). He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Architecture. An accomplished industrialist, philanthropist, and investor, Tata served as the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and the Tata Group from 1991 to 2012 and again from 2016 to 2017, succeeding …
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: Foundational Discoveries Hopfield and Hinton’s research primarily took place in the 1980s, but its impact is being felt today as AI tools become ubiquitous in everyday life. Their work has transformed how machines learn, allowing them to perform tasks that were previously thought to be uniquely human, such as recognizing …
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Nobel Prize for Medicine 2024 has been awarded jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 The Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA and its …
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Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2024 falls on October 13, a day dedicated to raising awareness about metastatic breast cancer (stage four). Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day specifically highlights the challenges faced by patients whose cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. This day is observed as part of the broader …
What is the National Agriculture Code (NAC)? It will cover the entire agriculture cycle, and will also contain a guidance note for future standardisation. The code will have 2 parts: It will contain general principles for all crops It will deal with crop-specific standards for the likes of paddy, wheat, oilseeds, and pulses. It will …
Difference Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy In the democratic framework of governance, a country’s constitution plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens. India, as a sovereign republic, enshrines two significant pillars of justice and inclusivity within its constitution – Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of …
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Difference Between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties It is important to understand the difference between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties in governance and citizen rights. These two parts of Constitution of India, define the rights and responsibilities of individuals. Fundamental Rights protect citizens’ freedoms and liberties. Fundamental Duties highlight their obligations to the country and …
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Key Findings of the Journal Nature Climate Change Vegetation Increase: The extent of vegetation has increased 14 times over the past 35 years. Specifically, plant cover expanded from less than 1 square km in 1986 to nearly 12 square kms by 2021. Accelerated Growth Rate: Between 2016 and 2021, the rate of greening increased by …
India’s struggle for independence from British rule was marked by the efforts and sacrifices of numerous freedom fighters, who came from diverse backgrounds and ideologies. Their relentless fight against colonial oppression laid the foundation for India’s eventual freedom on August 15, 1947. This article highlights some of the key figures and their contributions during this …
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