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Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 Awarded to Hopfield and Hinton

October 9, 2024

In 2024, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their groundbreaking discoveries in machine learning, particularly their work on artificial neural networks. Their contributions have played a key role in developing ..

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National Space Commission Approved India’s Fifth Lunar Mission

October 9, 2024

After the success of Chandrayaan-3 in August 2023, India’s National Space Commission has approved a new lunar mission, called the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex). This mission is a partnership between India’s space agency ISRO and Japan’s space agency JAXA, ..

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What is China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’?

October 9, 2024

Tensions between China and Taiwan are growing, with China using a military strategy called the “Anaconda Strategy.” This strategy is designed to wear down Taiwan and limit its actions, while China increases its military presence around the island. What is ..

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World’s Water Cycle Becoming Unpredictable, UN Study

October 9, 2024

The United Nations has raised the alarm about a serious crisis caused by climate change, marked by more severe floods and droughts. On October 7, 2024, a UN report revealed that the world’s rivers had their driest conditions in over ..

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WHO Honors India for Eliminating Trachoma as Health Problem

October 9, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently praised India for successfully eliminating trachoma as a public health issue. This makes India the third country in the Southeast Asia Region to achieve this, following Nepal and Myanmar. Significance of the Achievement The ..

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What is Marburg Virus?

October 9, 2024

Rwanda is currently facing its first Marburg virus outbreak, with 46 confirmed infections and 12 deaths. Most of the affected people are healthcare workers (80% of the cases), which is especially concerning because the country has only around 1,500 doctors ..

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India, Maldives Aim for Comprehensive Economic Partnership

October 9, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met to strengthen the already close relationship between India and the Maldives. Their discussions resulted in a plan to create a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership that focuses on ..

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New Research Reveals Spatial Grammar of Gene Expression

October 9, 2024

Sascha Duttke’s research is focused on understanding how different cells use the same genetic material in unique ways. This study could help discover new biological principles, especially related to how genes are turned on or off and the role of ..

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Bihar Gets Approval for Second Tiger Reserve in Kaimur

October 9, 2024

The central government has given temporary approval to create Bihar’s second tiger reserve in Kaimur district. This decision came after a proposal from the Bihar state government and is aimed at improving wildlife protection in the area. Proposal and Approval ..

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ISRO’s PSLV C-37 Upper Stage Re-enters Earth’s Atmosphere

October 9, 2024

On October 6, 2024, the upper stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-37 (PSLV-C37) successfully re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere. This mission, which launched on February 15, 2017, was a major achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as ..

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