07
Feb
TOI-715b: The “Super-Earth”
- Feb 07, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google TOI-715b: The “Super Earth” American space agency NASA has discovered a “super-Earth” planet, dubbed TOI-715 b, that could potentially support life. It is located 137 light-years away and was found by NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. The super-Earth is around one and a half […]
06
Feb
76th Independence Day In Sri Lanka
- Feb 06, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google 76th Independence Day In Sri Lanka National Day, also known as Independence Day, is a Sri Lankan national holiday celebrated annually on 4 February to commemorate the country’s political independence from British rule in 1948. It is celebrated all over the country through a flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades, and performances. Usually, the […]
05
Feb
Most Congested City in Traffic Index Rating 2023
- Feb 05, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google World’s Most Congested City in Traffic Index Rating 2023 London was the most congested city in the world in 2023, with commuters spending 37 minutes 20 seconds in traffic on average to cover a distance of 10 km, a new study has found. The report by the Amsterdam-based […]
05
Feb
“Widow Year” In China
- Feb 05, 2024
What Is The “Widow Year” In China? Blog By: Priyanka Rana In Chinese culture, certain years are known as “Widow Years.” A Widow Year is a lunar year that does not contain the traditional solar term “Spring Commences” (Lichun), which marks the beginning of spring. The upcoming Year of the Dragon is considered a Widow […]
03
Feb
FluxJet – Canada’s 621 Magnetically Levitating Train Concept
- Feb 03, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google FluxJet – Canada’s 621 Magnetically Levitating Train Concept The realm of futuristic high-speed transport took a leap forward this week as Canada announced development plans for a magnetically-levitating train capable of exceeding airliner speeds to connect Edmonton and Calgary. Billed as a hybrid between an aircraft and train, […]
02
Feb
Union Budget – FY 2024-25
- Feb 02, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Union Budget – FY 2024-25 Union Budget 2024-25 Key Highlights and Announcements: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the continuation of existing tax rates, covering direct, indirect taxes, and export duties. She also disclosed an 11% surge in the upcoming year’s capex outlay, reaching₹11.1 lakh crore. Sitharaman, during the […]
01
Feb
The First Brain Chip By Neuralink
- Feb 01, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The First Brain Chip By Neuralink Elon Musk’s #Neuralink implants #firstbrainchip in human The ambition is to supercharge human capabilities, treat neurological disorders like ALS or Parkinson’s, and may be one day achieve a symbiotic relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. #elonmusk ‘s Neuralink startup had installed a brain implant in its […]
31
Jan
What is a Brain Computer Interface? How does it work?
- Jan 31, 2024
Blog By: Priyanka Rana What is a Brain Computer Interface? How does it work? You have recently gone through a news about Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants first brain chip in human The ambition is to supercharge human capabilities, treat neurological disorders like ALS or Parkinson’s, and may be one day achieve a symbiotic relationship between […]
31
Jan
The Adora Magic City
- Jan 31, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Adora Magic City China is heralding its entry into the international cruise industry with its first domestically built large cruise ship. After a long buildup and multiple milestones marked in the media, the Adora Magic City sailed on its first commercial voyage on January 1, 2024. In addition […]
30
Jan
INSAT – 3DS
- Jan 30, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google INSAT – 3DS The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has flagged off its advanced meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sri Harikota for an upcoming launch. The 2275 kg satellite has finished assembly, integration, and testing at ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Centre […]
27
Jan
The Padma Awards – 2024
- Jan 27, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Padma Awards – 2024 The Padma Awards are India’s highest civilian honors conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri – recognizing exceptional contributions across diverse fields. They are announced annually ahead of Republic Day. A total of 132 Padma Awards are announced for […]
25
Jan
75th Republic Day Celebration – 2024
- Jan 25, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google 75th Republic Day Celebration – 2024 Indian Republic Day is the day when “We, the People of India,” celebrate democracy, diversity, and the collective spirit of India. As the nation is gearing up for the grand celebrations of the 75th Indian Republic Day on 26th January 2024, let’s […]