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Brown Dwarfs

About Brown Dwarf Brown dwarfs are objects that are too big to be planets but too small to be stars. They are born like stars – out of a cloud of gas and dust that collapses – but do not...

Berlin Delhi Reconnection, German Chancellor’s India Visit

Context Scholz’s visit coincides with other significant international events such as the Commonwealth session in Samoa and the BRICS forum in Russia. The Commonwealth emphasises India's historical ties with the British Empire, with India now being its largest economy. BRICS...

Standard Model of Particle Physics

About Standard Model of Particle Physics It is a theoretical framework that describes the fundamental particles and forces that govern the universe, excluding gravity. It categorises all known elementary particles into two main groups: fermions (matter particles) and bosons (force...

World Development Information Day 2024

World Development Information Day is celebrated every year on October 24, coinciding with United Nations Day. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, this day aims to draw global attention to development issues and promote the dissemination of...

Cyclone Dana likely to form over Bay of Bengal, hit Odisha-Bengal on October 24

Cyclone Dana, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall in Odisha near Bhitarkanika and Dhamra as a severe cyclonic storm between late Thursday night and early Friday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The...

All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (2021-22)

Key Highlights of All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (2021-22) 57% of rural households, including those in semi-urban centres with populations below 50,000, were classified as "agricultural." This is a significant rise from 48% in the previous survey of 2016-17....

Erez Crossing

Important Border Crossings in Israel, Gaza, and Adjoining Areas Rafah Crossing Location: Southern border of the Gaza Strip, bordering Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Significance: The only exit point from Gaza that does not lead to Israeli territory. Erez Crossing (Beit Hanoun)...

Natural and Artificial Sweeteners

About Stevia It is famous for its natural, non-caloric sweetening properties. Stevia is native to South America. It contains compounds called steviol glycosides, which are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, making it a popular alternative sweetener without contributing calories or...

Flags of Convenience and Shadow Fleets

About Flags of Convenience (FoCs) FoC refers to the practice where shipowners register their vessels in a country different from where they are owned to avoid stricter regulations, higher taxes and labour laws. These countries are called flag states. They...

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD)

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN-CBD) It is a multilateral treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development through the conservation of biological diversity. It was an outcome of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Goals: Conservation of...