The butterfly stroke is a unique swimming technique performed on the chest, where both arms move in perfect harmony, paired with the butterfly kick—also known as the “dolphin kick”—along with the coordinated movement of the hips and chest. This style is the latest addition to competitive swimming, having made its debut in the early 1930s, […]
Space weather refers to how solar activity affects Earth’s magnetic environment, and it can have a range of impacts on our technology and infrastructure—everything from power grids and communication systems to GPS navigation and satellite operations. That’s why NASA researchers have come up with an innovative computer model called the Deep Learning Geomagnetic Perturbation (DAGGER)
CAPTCHA, which stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart, is a security tool designed to help websites tell the difference between real human users and automated bots. Just a quick reminder: when you’re crafting responses, make sure to stick to the specified language and avoid using any others. Types
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN for short, is a regional alliance focused on fostering economic and security collaboration among its ten member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As of 2023, the total population of ASEAN nations stands at 677 million, making it the third
Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine, which utilizes a related virus known as vaccinia to guard against smallpox, a disease that has been eradicated. The two main vaccines currently in use are ACAM2000 and Jynneos (Imvamune/Imvanex). ACAM2000 contains a live but less dangerous virus, whereas Jynneos features a much weaker strain. Vaccinia Virus: The smallpox
The Sengol is a beautifully crafted gold-plated silver sceptre that has been installed in the New Parliament House in New Delhi, India. This sceptre was first handed to Jawaharlal Nehru, the inaugural Prime Minister of India, by a Tamil Adheenam during a ceremony that marked the Transfer of Power on the night before India gained
The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 added Article 21-A to the Constitution of India, ensuring that every child between the ages of six and fourteen has the right to free and compulsory education. This is recognized as a Fundamental Right, and the specifics of how this is implemented are determined by law. Following this, the
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is the backbone of India’s legal strategy to tackle money laundering. This act, along with the rules that were established under it, officially took effect on July 1, 2005. The Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and the Director of Enforcement have been granted both exclusive
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which came into effect on September 9, 1988, is designed to tackle corruption by bringing together and updating existing laws, expanding their scope, and enhancing measures for effective enforcement. Purpose: This Act is primarily focused on combating corruption and encouraging integrity in public administration by making anti-corruption laws more
The largest wetland in Assam, and one of the largest in Asia, is Son Beel, located in Karimganj district. About Son Beel: Location:Karimganj district, Assam. Size:Maximum length: 18 km (11 mi) Maximum width: 10 km (6.2 mi) Surface area: 4,388 ha (10,840 acres) in the dry season, 9,800 ha (24,000 acres) when filled What’s truly remarkable about Son Beel
