Cryogenics News: The researchers from Imperial College London have developed a new 3D printing technique using cryogenics. Definition: Cryogenics is the science of materials at temperatures below negative 153 degrees C. Cryogenics deals with thermal conditions in which gases such as hydrogen, nitrogen and the air in our atmosphere are liquid. Cryogenic Fluids: Cryogenics uses […]
Mahad Satyagraha News: The Mahad Satyagraha is considered to be the ‘foundational event’ of the Dalit movement. Mahad : It is a town located in the Raigad district, formerly known as Kolaba, in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra. It was a part of the former capital city of Shivaji’s Maharaj’s Maratha empire and is
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Space Tourism News: Entrepreneur and pilot Gopi Thotakura will become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist on mission of Blue Origin ((American Space startup). He will become the second Indian to venture into space after Indian Army’s Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Space Tourism: Space tourism, a burgeoning sector within
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Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) News: FSIB recently recommended the name of SIDBI Chairman and Managing Director. Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB): It’s a government body set up under the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance. It replaced the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) that was declared an incompetent authority. Composition: FSIB is headed
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Muria Tribe News: The Muria tribe from Chhattisgarh, now in Andhra Pradesh, faces the double challenge of losing their homes and struggling to get clean water. Location: Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. Language: They speak Koya, a Dravidian language. Settlements: Muria settlements in Andhra Pradesh, referred to as ‘Gutti Koyas’ by native tribes, are home
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World Cybercrime Index News: The first ever ‘World Cybercrime Index’ was recently published in the journal PLOS ONE. World Cybercrime Index: The first ever ‘World Cybercrime Index’, identifies the globe’s key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime at a national level. The index was developed through a collaborative effort between the
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Prerana Program News: Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education virtually addressed the first alumni meeting of the Prerana Program. Prerana Program: It is an experiential and inspirational learning program for students with the best-in-class technology where heritage meets innovation. Aim: To offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all
Volcano Vortex Rings News: Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is known for Volcanic (Volcano) Vortex Rings. Mount Etna: Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily. Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe. Mount Etna is the highest Mediterranean island mountain and the
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Sungrazing Comets News: A tiny sungrazer comet named SOHO-5008 was discovered, photographed, and then destroyed within a span of 24 hours during a recent total solar eclipse in North America. Comet: Comets are large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. These ancient objects are leftovers from the formation of the solar
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Wigner Crystal News: After 90 years, the mysterious Wigner Crystal has finally been captured by physicists. Definition: A Wigner crystal is the solid (crystalline) phase of electrons first predicted by Eugene Wigner in 1934. Eugene Wigner, a professor of physics won the 1963 Nobel Prize for his work in quantum symmetry principles. Wigner crystal is
