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Hydroxymethanesulphonate

According to a recent study, hydroxymethanesulphonate, a secondary aerosol forming in cold urban areas like Fairbanks, Alaska, is reshaping our understanding of aerosol chemistry in extreme conditions and its impact on air quality. About Hydroxymethanesulphonate It is a secondary aerosol,...

Gati Shakti Vishvavidyalaya (GSV)

In a significant stride towards enhancing India’s defence capabilities, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy. The partnership, established on December 16, 2024, in New Delhi, aims to revolutionize logistics-related education,...

Could the POSH Act apply to Political Parties?

The court directed to first approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) as they were the competent authority “to prevail upon the recognised political parties for creation of an in-house mechanism to deal with complaints of sexual harassment” in a...

The Digital Frontier of Inequality

 India's Digital Landscape Mobile Connections: 1.18 billion Internet Users: 700 million Smartphones: 600 million Gender Inclusion: Women hold 55.6% of the accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). Rural Internet Penetration: 20% higher than urban areas (2021 Nielsen...

Mirror life: a Deadly Geometry

Recently an international group of scientists published a 300-page technical report and a commentary in the journal Science warning against efforts to build mirror life. What is Chirality? Chirality refers to the property of objects or molecules having a handedness...

National Pensioners Day in India 2024, Honoring Retirees

National Pensioners Day, observed on December 17 every year, serves as a reminder of the significant strides made in securing dignity and equality for pensioners in India. This day honors the struggles and sacrifices of individuals who have contributed to...

Maharashtra Cabinet Ministers List 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed that the cabinet portfolios will be assigned within the next two days. This announcement follows the swearing-in ceremony of key ministers after the BJP-led alliance, Mahayuti, secured a victory in the 2024 Maharashtra...

First Ice Free Day in Arctic could occur before 2030

Key Findings of the Study Sea Ice Decline Rate Over the past 40 years, Arctic sea ice extent has been shrinking at a rate of6% per decade, an unprecedented decline in the last 1,500 years (MIT Climate Portal, 2023). Key...

Vijay Diwas 2024, History, Significance, India’s Tribute to 1971 War Heroes

Vijay Diwas, observed annually on December 16, commemorates India’s landmark victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. This historic triumph led to the liberation of Bangladesh and marked one of the greatest military achievements in modern history. In 2024, India celebrates the...

Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania

About Schengen Area It is a free travel area in Europe made up of 29 countries. History: It was established in 1985 by 5 EU countries: France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. The name comes from the small Luxembourg village...