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How Scientists used Scotch tape to Create Ultra-Thin Films of Diamond

Invention of the Method The method was discovered accidentally by Jing Jixiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Hong Kong. While working on a project, Jixiang used Scotch tape to peel away a small piece of diamond from a...

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024, Schedule, Teams and Winner list

The Vijay Hazare Trophy, initially named the Ranji One-Day Trophy, is an annual limited-overs cricket domestic tournament conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Initially introduced in the 1993–94 season, it operated at the zonal level...

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is the next location for cheetah reintroduction program after Kuno. Location: Mandsaur and Neemuch district in western Madhya Pradesh, bordering Rajasthan. It was notified as a WLS...

Foreigners’ entry restricted in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland

About Protected Area Regime (PAR) A special permit required for non-Indian citizens to visit certain protected areas near India's international borders. Foreigners visiting the three northeastern States would have to seek prior permission and special permits from the government. It...

Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

The Supreme Court of India's ruling on October 17, 2024, upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, by a 4:1 majority. The judgment has raised significant concerns regarding constitutional violations and potential negative implications for...

NITI Aayog’s Report on S.A.F.E. Accommodation

On December 19, 2024, NITI Aayog released a comprehensive report titled “S.A.F.E. Accommodation: Worker Housing for Manufacturing Growth”, outlining the crucial need for secure, affordable, flexible, and efficient (S.A.F.E.) accommodations for industrial workers in India. The report aims to address...

Environmentalist Tulsi Gowda revered as Tree Goddess dies

Tulsi Gowda revered as Tree Goddess dies She was born in Honnali village of Karnataka's Ankola Taluk. She was a member of the indigenous Halakki tribe. She was Known as the ‘encyclopedia of forest’. In 2021, she was awarded the...

National Testing Agency, Reforms in National Entrance Exams

About National Testing Agency It was established in 2017 as a specialist, self-sustaining and autonomous organisation under the the Union Ministry of Education. It is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860. It is headed by a director general appointed...

Russia’s Cancer Vaccine Free For Everyone

Russia has announced a groundbreaking advancement in medical science: the development of an mRNA cancer vaccine, set to be distributed free of charge to patients. This milestone innovation is expected to transform cancer treatment and provide hope to millions worldwide....

Mumbai Boat Accident, Navy Speedboat Collided with Passenger Ferry

A catastrophic boat accident off the coast of Mumbai on December 18, 2024, has left 13 people dead and two critically injured. The incident occurred near Butcher Island when an Indian Navy speedboat collided with the passenger ferry Neel Kamal,...