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Nov
UNESCO Creative Cities Network
- Nov 28, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google UNESCO Creative Cities Network The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a flagship city programme of UNESCO launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities which have recognized culture and creativity as strategic drivers of sustainable urban development. As of 2022, there are almost 300 cities from around 90 countries in the network. The network […]
27
Nov
Ghol – The State Fish
- Nov 27, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Ghol – The State Fish of Gujarat The state government recently named the ‘ghol’ species the state fish of Gujarat at the inauguration of the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023. The ghol or blackspotted croaker (Protonibea diacanthus) is a prized catch because of the high value of its […]
25
Nov
One Space – Satellite BroadBand
- Nov 25, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google One Space- Satellite BroadBand OneWeb India, a subsidiary of the Bharti Group and part of the Eutelsat Group, has recently obtained approval from India’s space regulator, IN-SPACe, to initiate Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services in the country. This significant milestone positions OneWeb India as the first organization to receive such authorization, making […]
24
Nov
The Dancing Frog
- Nov 24, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Dancing Frog In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new species of ‘music frog’ in the lush landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh. This finding, based on comprehensive analysis involving morphological, molecular, and acoustic evidence, sheds light on a previously unrecognized member of the Nidirana genus. Distinct Features […]
23
Nov
JUICE
- Nov 23, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer- JUICE ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, Juice, will make detailed observations of the giant gas planet and its three large ocean-bearing moons – Ganymede, Callisto and Europa – with a suite of remote sensing, geophysical and in situ instruments. The mission will characterise these moons […]
22
Nov
Voice Of Global South Summit 2023
- Nov 22, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Voice Of Global South Summit 2023 India hosted a two-day Voice of Global South Summit on 12-13 January 2023. The Summit was held in virtual format, with 10 sessions in total. It saw participation of Leaders and Ministers from 125 countries of the Global South. The list is […]
21
Nov
Kusha
- Nov 21, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Project Kusha The “interception capabilities” of the indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, being developed by DRDO under the ambitious Project Kusha, will be “comparable” to the formidable Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system. It will be capable of detecting and destroying enemy projectiles and armor, including cruise […]
20
Nov
Bard for Teenagers
- Nov 20, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Google Bard For Teenagers Google is taking a significant step in catering to the educational needs of teenagers with the launch of its AI chatbot, Bard. In an article it is also posted that, Google’s Product Head for Responsible AI, the company outlined its commitment to creating a […]
20
Nov
Word of the Year for 2023
- Nov 20, 2023
Blog By: Priyanka Rana The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “hallucinate” as its Word of the Year for 2023, citing the additional meaning gained in the context of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Bard, that use large language models (LLMs). Key Points Original Definition: “To seem to see, hear, feel, or smell something that does […]
18
Nov
Loneliness
- Nov 18, 2023
Blog By: Priyanka Rana Loneliness Loneliness has been officially recognized as a critical global health threat by the World Health Organization (WHO), with a mortality impact equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. To address this pressing issue, WHO has launched an international commission on social connection, led by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and […]
18
Nov
Omegle
- Nov 18, 2023
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Omegle What is Omegle? Mr Brooks launched Omegle in 2009 at the age of 18. He described it as “the idea of ‘meeting new people’ distilled down to almost its platonic ideal”, and built on what he saw as “the intrinsic safety benefits of the internet, users were […]
16
Nov
World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli hits 50th ODI hundred
- Nov 16, 2023
Blog By: Priyanka Rana World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli hits 50th ODI hundred, breaks Tendulkar’s long-standing record to script history India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Wednesday (Nov 15) as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds in the World Cup semifinal contest. With his 50th ton, he […]