Santosh Kumar Jha Appointed as New CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation

Santosh Kumar Jha Appointed as New CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation

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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Korean Fusion Reactor ‘Artificial Sun’ Sets New Record

Korean Fusion Reactor ‘Artificial Sun’ Sets New Record

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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World Autism Awareness Day 2024, Date, History and Significance

World Autism Awareness Day 2024, Date, History and Significance

World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2nd every year. It aims to raise awareness and support for people with autism. The theme for 2024 is “Empowering Autistic Voices.” A report says around 18 million people in India have autism. Between 1-1.5% of children aged 2-9 years old are diagnosed with autism. Boys are more commonly affected than girls. World Autism Awareness

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World’s First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in Rajasthan

World’s First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in Rajasthan

The world’s first-ever temple designed in the iconic Om shape has been inaugurated in the village of Jadan, Pali district of Rajasthan. This architectural masterpiece, spanning across 250 acres, is not only expected to attract tourists but will also boast an impressive visual presence visible from space. Pioneering Global Endeavor This groundbreaking endeavor marks a significant milestone as it

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IIT Guwahati Transfers Pioneering Swine Fever Vaccine Technology to BioMed Pvt

IIT Guwahati Transfers Pioneering Swine Fever Vaccine Technology to BioMed Pvt

The Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has transferred a first-of-its-kind vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt. Ltd., a company specializing in vaccine manufacturing. This revolutionary technology involves a recombinant vector vaccine specifically designed to combat the classical swine fever virus in pigs and wild boars. It fills a significant gap in India’s vaccine landscape.

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Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian to Score 12,000 T20 Runs

Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian to Score 12,000 T20 Runs

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score 12,000 runs in the T20 format. Kohli accomplished this remarkable feat during the opening match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Breaking Down the Numbers Kohli’s 12,000 runs include his scores for RCB in the IPL

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Aviation Week Laureates Award Was Given To ISRO For Chandrayaan-3

Aviation Week Laureates Award Was Given To ISRO For Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Aviation Week Laureates Award for its remarkable achievements in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Ambassador at the Indian Embassy in the US, accepted the award on behalf of ISRO. About Aviation Week Laureates Award: Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Operational Duration: Both Vikram and Pragyan are designed to operate for one lunar day,

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