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Pyramid or mountain? Perfectly shaped structure in Antarctica baffles Earthlings
https://www.wionews.com/science/pyramid-or-mountain-perfectly-shaped-structure-in-antarctica-baffles-earthlings-765462
https://www.wionews.com/science/pyramid-or-mountain-perfectly-shaped-structure-in-antarctica-baffles-earthlings-765462
Wion
Pyramid or mountain? Perfectly shaped structure in Antarctica baffles Earthlings
This pyramid-like structure has triggered conspiracy theories that it might be something built by some civilisation in the past.
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Machines (EVMs) with 99% battery showed us Losing but these were not touched in polling.
~ In the machines with 60-70% battery showed our candidates winning.
Machines (EVMs) with 99% battery showed us Losing but these were not touched in polling.
~ In the machines with 60-70% battery showed our candidates winning.
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Which of the following norm was dropped in revised criteria for conferring Classical Language status.
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Literary tradition must be original.
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Language must have recorded history over 1,500-2,000 years
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There may be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms.
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None of the above
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India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem: WHO
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/india-has-eliminated-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem-who/article68732644.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/india-has-eliminated-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem-who/article68732644.ece
The Hindu
India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem: WHO
World Health Organization has now recognised that India has successfully eliminated trachoma, a bacterial infection that affects the eyes, as a public health problem.
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A rocket? A missile? No, it is fissile. India joins AI power demand race with small N-reactors
https://m.economictimes.com/prime/energy/a-rocket-a-missile-no-it-is-fissile-india-joins-ai-power-demand-race-with-small-n-reactors/primearticleshow/114021471.cms
https://m.economictimes.com/prime/energy/a-rocket-a-missile-no-it-is-fissile-india-joins-ai-power-demand-race-with-small-n-reactors/primearticleshow/114021471.cms
The Economic Times
A rocket? A missile? No, it is fissile. India joins AI power demand race with small N-reactors
Bill Gates has called artificial intelligence the first βunlimitedβ technology. This technology is power-hungry and conventional approaches to energy generation are neither sufficient nor sustainable. And thats why a new energy generation βstar is appearingβ¦
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton awarded for work on machine learning
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nobel-prize-in-physics-2024-winners-john-hopfield-geoffrey-e-hinton/article68732003.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nobel-prize-in-physics-2024-winners-john-hopfield-geoffrey-e-hinton/article68732003.ece
The Hindu
Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton awarded for work on machine learning
The 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield, Geoffrey E. Hinton for work on enable machine learning with artificial neural networks ; other categories to be announced soon.
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The public's mindset towards hygiene reflects a disconcerting apathy, often prioritizing convenience over cleanliness. This pervasive negligence manifests in littering and poor waste disposal, revealing a cognitive dissonance where personal hygiene standards starkly contrast with public behavior.
Many exhibit a cavalier attitude, believing that cleanliness is solely the government's responsibility, neglecting their own role in fostering a sanitary environment.
This hypocrisy undermines community health and exacerbates environmental degradation, highlighting an urgent need for a cultural shift towards collective accountability in maintaining clean spaces.
Many exhibit a cavalier attitude, believing that cleanliness is solely the government's responsibility, neglecting their own role in fostering a sanitary environment.
This hypocrisy undermines community health and exacerbates environmental degradation, highlighting an urgent need for a cultural shift towards collective accountability in maintaining clean spaces.
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton awarded for work on machine learning https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nobel-prize-in-physics-2024-winners-john-hopfield-geoffrey-e-hinton/article68732003.ece
Geoffrey Hinton, regarded by many as the 'godfather of artificial intelligence' (AI).
He said ..
βI am worried that the overall consequence of this might be systems more intelligent than us that eventually take control
"getting out of control",
"Before AI is smarter than us, I think the people developing it should be encouraged to put a lot of work into understanding how it might try and take control away."
βIt will be comparable with the industrial revolution. But instead of exceeding people in physical strength, itβs going to exceed people in intellectual ability. We have no experience of what itβs like to have things smarter than us,β
He said ..
βI am worried that the overall consequence of this might be systems more intelligent than us that eventually take control
"getting out of control",
"Before AI is smarter than us, I think the people developing it should be encouraged to put a lot of work into understanding how it might try and take control away."
βIt will be comparable with the industrial revolution. But instead of exceeding people in physical strength, itβs going to exceed people in intellectual ability. We have no experience of what itβs like to have things smarter than us,β
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Read: How Hurricane Milton became a devastating category 5 storm in just hours?
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/how-hurricane-milton-became-a-devastating-category-5-storm-in-just-hours-9610777/
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/how-hurricane-milton-became-a-devastating-category-5-storm-in-just-hours-9610777/
The Indian Express
How Hurricane Milton became a devastating category 5 storm in just hours?
Despite its intensity, Hurricane Milton is relatively small, with hurricane-force winds extending only about 30 miles from its centre as of Monday.
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Significance of empowering local bodies for effective urban governance in India | UPSC Current Affairs News - The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/empowering-local-bodies-for-effective-urban-governance-9610059/
https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/empowering-local-bodies-for-effective-urban-governance-9610059/
The Indian Express
Significance of empowering local bodies for effective urban governance in India
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act in 1992 granted constitutional status to urban local bodies as the third tier of governance. But what are the key challenges faced by these local bodies, and what steps can be taken to empower them to address complexβ¦
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What is Antimicrobial Resistance?
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) refers to the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to resist the effects of medications that were once effective against them, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
As a result, standard treatments become ineffective, infections persist, and they may spread to others, increasing the risk of severe illness, disability, and death.
According to WHO, AMR is a top global public health threat, directly responsible for 1.27 million deaths in 2019 and contributing to 4.95 million deaths.
The World Bank estimates AMR could add USD 1 trillion in healthcare costs and cause GDP losses between USD 1 trillion and USD 3.4 trillion annually by 2030.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) refers to the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to resist the effects of medications that were once effective against them, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
As a result, standard treatments become ineffective, infections persist, and they may spread to others, increasing the risk of severe illness, disability, and death.
According to WHO, AMR is a top global public health threat, directly responsible for 1.27 million deaths in 2019 and contributing to 4.95 million deaths.
The World Bank estimates AMR could add USD 1 trillion in healthcare costs and cause GDP losses between USD 1 trillion and USD 3.4 trillion annually by 2030.
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The Morocco region of the Sahara Desert has recently seen the kind of rainfall not witnessed for decades.
even a local lake, dry for half a century, now contains water.
even a local lake, dry for half a century, now contains water.
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The Morocco region of the Sahara Desert has recently seen the kind of rainfall not witnessed for decades. even a local lake, dry for half a century, now contains water.
Reasons for Recent Heavy Rainfall in the Sahara Desert
Extratropical Cyclone:
An extratropical cyclone formed over the Atlantic, bringing significant moisture to the Sahara, particularly affecting Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya
Unprecedented Rainfall Amounts:
In September 2024, some areas received over (3.9 inches) of rain in just 24hr.
Climate Change Impacts:
Meteorologists suggest that climate change increasing atmospheric moisture and evaporation rates, leading to more frequent and intense storms in the region
Historical Context:
Prior to this event, Morocco experienced six consecutive years of drought, emphasizing the rarity and significance of this rainfall event
Hydrological Effects:
The rainfall has revitalized long-dry lakes, such as π Lake Iriqui, which had been dry for over fifty years, indicating a significant hydrological shift in the region.
Potential Future Trends:
extratropical cyclones are rare but may become more common due to changing climatic conditions in the Sahara.
Extratropical Cyclone:
An extratropical cyclone formed over the Atlantic, bringing significant moisture to the Sahara, particularly affecting Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya
Unprecedented Rainfall Amounts:
In September 2024, some areas received over (3.9 inches) of rain in just 24hr.
Climate Change Impacts:
Meteorologists suggest that climate change increasing atmospheric moisture and evaporation rates, leading to more frequent and intense storms in the region
Historical Context:
Prior to this event, Morocco experienced six consecutive years of drought, emphasizing the rarity and significance of this rainfall event
Hydrological Effects:
The rainfall has revitalized long-dry lakes, such as π Lake Iriqui, which had been dry for over fifty years, indicating a significant hydrological shift in the region.
Potential Future Trends:
extratropical cyclones are rare but may become more common due to changing climatic conditions in the Sahara.
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Indian Politics will change totally after implantation of One Nation One Election.
After seeing Haryana and J&K Election, we can see that National issues are becoming main heading instead of regional issue. These are the pre steps of ONOE.
Regional matters like - Maratha reservation, Kannada vs Hindi, immigration, Rajasthani language, Caste politics, Vidarbha and dravidnadu type, inter state river dispute etc
National issues like - Terrorism, Khalistan, border security, unemployment, Foreign relations, Naxalism, Infrastructure, Defense etc
What's your views on this!
After seeing Haryana and J&K Election, we can see that National issues are becoming main heading instead of regional issue. These are the pre steps of ONOE.
Regional matters like - Maratha reservation, Kannada vs Hindi, immigration, Rajasthani language, Caste politics, Vidarbha and dravidnadu type, inter state river dispute etc
National issues like - Terrorism, Khalistan, border security, unemployment, Foreign relations, Naxalism, Infrastructure, Defense etc
What's your views on this!
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U.K. population rises to 68.3 million, driven by immigration
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-population-rises-to-683-million-driven-by-immigration/article68734229.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-population-rises-to-683-million-driven-by-immigration/article68734229.ece
The Hindu
U.K. population rises to 68.3 million, driven by immigration
UK population grows by 1% to 68.3 million in 2023 due to high immigration, with record numbers from India, Nigeria, Pakistan.
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Congress alleges βconspiracyβ in Haryana polls: How an EVM battery works π
#express_explained
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The Indian Express
Congress alleges βconspiracyβ in Haryana polls: How an EVM battery works
According to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in the recent Haryana polls, some candidates noticed that on EVMs that had 99% battery charge, the Congress lost, while those with a charge of 60-70% showed a victory for the party. How do EVM batteries work?
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Congress alleges βconspiracyβ in Haryana polls: How an EVM battery works π #express_explained
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