National Maritime Day is observed annually on April 5 in India. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of the maritime sector in the country’s international trade and economic growth. The date marks a significant milestone in India’s maritime history. On April 5, 1919, the first Indian commercial ship, SS Loyalty, embarked on […]
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The IWF World Cup 2024 was held in Phuket, Thailand from March 31 to April 11, 2024. The event was organized by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), the world governing body for men’s and women’s weightlifting. Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze 25-year-old Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi competed in the women’s 55kg category and won a bronze medal. She lifted a total
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) have successfully conducted a flight test of the new generation ballistic missile called ‘Agni-Prime’. The test occurred at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha’s coast. The data was captured by several range sensors placed at different locations, including two downrange ships
In a significant milestone for agricultural recognition, the indigenous wheat variety from the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh, locally known as Kathiya Gehu, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This is the first farm produce from Uttar Pradesh to receive this honor. Uttar Pradesh Leads in GI Tags Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leader in acquiring GI tags,
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In the latest FIDE rankings released by the world governing body of chess, India has a new number 1 chess player – Arjun Erigaisi. With a standard rating of 2756, Erigaisi is ranked ninth in the world. This is his debut in the top 10 of the Open standard list. Anand Follows as Second-Ranked Indian Following Erigaisi is the five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who is
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Dr. Karthik Kommuri is renowned for his exceptional patient care and commitment to contemporary practice in orthodontics and dentistry. He is known for his unwavering dedication to patient well-being, pursuit of excellence, and creating brighter smiles. In recognition of his efforts, Dr. Kommuri was felicitated with the Distinguished Overseas Dental Specialist (Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain)
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay on April 4, 2024. This groundbreaking treatment, called ‘CAR-T cell therapy’, is a major breakthrough in the battle against cancer. Affordable and Accessible Treatment Speaking at the event, President Murmu hailed the therapy as a new hope for humanity as it is both accessible
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Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, retire from the Rajya Sabha, marking the end of his three-decade-long tenure in the Upper House. About Manmohan Singh Major Policies of Manmohan Singh Economic Liberalisation (1991) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) (2005) Right to Information Act (RTI) (2005) The Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement (2005) Retirement of Rajya Sabha Members
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Santosh Kumar Jha, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) officer of the 1992 batch, will assume the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) on April 1, 2024. Educational Background Jha holds an M.Sc. in Geology from Lucknow University and an MBA in Marketing from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Extensive Experience
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Scientists in South Korea have set a new world record using the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) device, an “artificial sun” nuclear fusion reactor. During tests conducted between December 2023 and February 2024, they generated plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius for a duration of 48 seconds. Unprecedented Temperatures The achieved temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius is a
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