➢ Turtle Adoption Day, ➢ 1888: Birth of GV Mavalankar, first Speaker of Lok Sabha, ➢ 1907: Birth of Hari Vamsrai Bachchan, Hindi poet, ➢ 1935: Birth of ex-cricketer Prakash Bhandari, ➢ 1940: World-famous movie star Bruce Lee, ➢ 1953: Birth of Hindi film music director Bappilahari, ➢ 1986: Birth of Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, […]
ISRO has announced that the central govt has approved plans for India’s space station and the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), named Shukrayaan-I. Nilesh Desai, Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Center in Ahmedabad, confirmed the approval. The Venus Orbiter Mission is scheduled for launch in 2028 and aims to study planetary changes, laying the groundwork for […]
GSAT-20, the most advanced communication satellite developed by the ISRO, has been successfully launched. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carried GSAT-20 into orbit in a landmark mission. The launch took place on Tuesday at Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. After a 34-minute journey, it was deployed into orbit. ISRO’s Master Control Facility in Hassan will now oversee […]
Gati Shakti portal will soon include airspace and meteorological data to enhance infrastructure planning. The civil aviation ministry is collaborating with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) to develop this tool. The integration aims to improve airspace management and support aviation-related projects with better data utilization.
Realme has launched the GT 7 Pro in India, priced at ₹56,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant. It features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, and up to 16GB RAM. The phone offers a 50MP triple-camera setup and is available in Mars Orange and Galaxy Grey. It runs Realme UI 6.0 […]
A business expo will be held in Vijayawada from November 29 to December 1, 2024, organized by the AP Chambers of Commerce. The event will be inaugurated by CM Chandrababu, with IT Minister Lokesh attending the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Under the theme ‘Connect, Build, & Grow,’ the expo aims to highlight the […]
➢ November Constitution Day, ➢ National Justice Day, ➢ Anti-Obesity Day, ➢ 1926: Birth of Indian scientist and educator Yash Pal, ➢ 1949: Constitution of independent India is adopted, ➢ 1956: State of Tamil Nadu formed, ➢ 1960: Indian Telephones introduced STD facility, ➢ 1975: Death of Telugu actor Raylangi Venkatramaiah, and ➢ 2008: The […]
Apple’s iPhone production in India reached $10 billion during April-October FY25, with $7 billion in exports. This is a milestone achieved under the government’s PLI scheme. In four years, Apple’s ecosystem has generated 1.75 lakh direct jobs, with over 72% of them filled by women. The company also set an all-time revenue record in India, […]
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced good news for its customers. BSNL Chairman Robert Ravi clarified that there will be no increase in tariff rates in the near future. He mentioned that BSNL plans to introduce new offers, including spam blockers, automated SIM kiosks, and direct-to-device services. These initiatives aim to retain existing customers […]
➢ International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, ➢ International Vegetarian Day, ➢ National Brand Day, ➢ 1926: Birth of 21st CJI, Ranganath Mishra, ➢ 1952: Birth of Imran Khan, PAK cricketer, ➢ 1966: Birth of film actress Rupa Ganguly, ➢ 1972: Birth of film actress Sukanya, and ➢ 2010: Nallari Kirankumar Reddy […]
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have uncovered new brain regions involved in social interactions, constantly communicating with the amygdala. This discovery could help treat anxiety and depression. Published in ‘Science Advances’, the study explores how humans evolved to understand others’ thoughts and feelings, a key aspect of social behavior and emotional processing.
➢ International Evolution Day, ➢ National Fairy Bread Day, ➢ 1880: Birth of Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramaiah, founder of Andhra Bank, ➢ 1897: Birth of Comedian Wangara Venkatasubbaiah, ➢ 1929: Birth of Bhamidipati Radhakrishna, screenwriter, ➢ 1952: Birth of former Indian cricketer Brijesh Patel, ➢ 1961: Birth of Indian writer Arundhati Roy, and ➢ 2018: Death […]
Scientists have identified novel DNA structures, called G-quadruplexes (GQs), in the Monkeypox virus (MPV) genome, offering a breakthrough in diagnostics. Researchers developed a fluorescent probe, BBJL, which selectively detects MPV-specific GQs, improving diagnostic accuracy. This advancement promises potential antiviral therapies by targeting unique nucleic acid conformations, to combat the ...
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s dominance of mobile browsers. The report claims both tech giants manipulate user choice, through Apple’s limitations on progressive web apps. Both companies have responded, with Apple raising privacy concerns and Google defending its Android openness. The final report is due ...
Australian researchers have uncovered the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, suggesting the planet may have once been habitable. In a study published, a team from Curtin University analyzed a 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain from the Martian meteorite NWA7034, or Black Beauty. The grain showed geochemical traces of water-rich fluids, indicating early […]