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Sex Differences in Human Brain Structure at Birth

Context: A recent study published in the Biology of Sex Differences journal has examined the brain differences between newborn male and female infants. Different Brain Size and Composition Boys: Larger brain volumes: On average, male infants had significantly larger intracranial...

What is an Artesian Well?

Context: Recently, Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, experienced a unique phenomenon as large amounts of water gushed from underground. A Senior Hydro-Geologist attributed this to an artesian condition. About Artesian Well It is a well that brings groundwater to the...

Great Nicobar Project, Components and Legal Challenges

Context: The mega infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island has been expanded to include an international cruise terminal and a shipbreaking yard. The proposed Rs 72,000 crore infrastructure project at Great Nicobar Island aims to leverage the island's strategic location...

Income Disparity Reduced in FY23 in India and Global Comparison

Context: A working paper by the People Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE) indicates that income inequality in India decreased in 2022-23. PRICE is an Not for profit think tank based in Delhi. Key Findings of the PRICE Working Paper...

India’s First Generation Beta Baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng

India's First Gen Beta Baby: On January 1, 2025, at 12:03 am, India welcomed its first Generation Beta baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, in Mizoram's Aizawl. This historic birth at Synod Hospital in Durtlang marked the beginning of a new generational...

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

New Chief of DGCA Recently Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was appointed new Director-General (D-G) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). About DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is a...

Daily Quiz 06 January 2025

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Cross-Border Insolvency in India and Legal Reform

What is Cross-Border Insolvency? When an insolvent debtor has credit and/or debtors in more than one jurisdiction i.e. in different countries. In domestic insolvency proceedings, the Insolvency Professional performs several key tasks. First, they identify the assets owned by the...

Namo Bharat Train: India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

The Namo Bharat Corridor, officially known as the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is a groundbreaking infrastructure project aimed at revolutionizing regional connectivity in India. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this corridor promises to drastically reduce travel time...

How Wild Animals are Tranquilised?

Context: After three weeks of attempts, three-year-old tigress Zeenat was sedated and captured in West Bengal’s Bankura forest. Evolution of Wildlife Capture Early Methods: Before the 20th century, commercial animal catchers used lassos, traps, and pitfalls. These cruel methods often...