The News:-
Mumbai court ordered an ossification test to determine whether one of the persons accused in the murder case of a political leader is a minor or not.
About Ossification test:
An ossification test is a medical procedure that analyses bones in order to determine age.
This test involves taking X-rays of certain bones in the body, such as the clavicle, sternum, and pelvis, to determine the degree of growth in our bones.
Because certain bones harden and fuse with each other at certain ages according to a human's developmental stage, the bones can be a way of marking age.
These bones are chosen because they tend to undergo the most dramatic changes in their form as a person ages.
Example:
The clavicle, for instance, is a long bone connecting the shoulder blade to the sternum. It undergoes a gradual fusion of growth plates as a person matures.
In children and adolescents, assification reflects the progression of bone development, with certain bones hardening at specific ages.
Application of Ossification test: This test is commonly used in forensic science and legal contexts to accurately determine an individual's age when needed.
it is also used in some medical settings, such as to assess skeletal maturity in children with growth disorders.
Mumbai court ordered an ossification test to determine whether one of the persons accused in the murder case of a political leader is a minor or not.
About Ossification test:
An ossification test is a medical procedure that analyses bones in order to determine age.
This test involves taking X-rays of certain bones in the body, such as the clavicle, sternum, and pelvis, to determine the degree of growth in our bones.
Because certain bones harden and fuse with each other at certain ages according to a human's developmental stage, the bones can be a way of marking age.
These bones are chosen because they tend to undergo the most dramatic changes in their form as a person ages.
Example:
The clavicle, for instance, is a long bone connecting the shoulder blade to the sternum. It undergoes a gradual fusion of growth plates as a person matures.
In children and adolescents, assification reflects the progression of bone development, with certain bones hardening at specific ages.
Application of Ossification test: This test is commonly used in forensic science and legal contexts to accurately determine an individual's age when needed.
it is also used in some medical settings, such as to assess skeletal maturity in children with growth disorders.
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Manipur:
Mera Hou Chongba or Mera Waayungba or Mera Thaomei Thaanba is the cultural festival of solidarity of Manipur, will be held on 17 Oct at Imphal, celebrated by every indigenous ethnic groups, including the Meitei people and Naga tribes of Manipur (Tangkhul, Kabui, Anal, Aimol, Chiru, Chothe, Kharam, Koireng, Kom etc). The day falls on the 15th lunar day of Mera month of the Meitei calendar.
Mera Houchongba is the only festival in the state wherein indigenous communities of both hills and the valley celebrate together.
Mera Hou Chongba or Mera Waayungba or Mera Thaomei Thaanba is the cultural festival of solidarity of Manipur, will be held on 17 Oct at Imphal, celebrated by every indigenous ethnic groups, including the Meitei people and Naga tribes of Manipur (Tangkhul, Kabui, Anal, Aimol, Chiru, Chothe, Kharam, Koireng, Kom etc). The day falls on the 15th lunar day of Mera month of the Meitei calendar.
Mera Houchongba is the only festival in the state wherein indigenous communities of both hills and the valley celebrate together.
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The News:-
• India recently concluded a deal with the US for the procurement of 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles.
About Hellfire Missile:
The AGM-114 Hellfire missile is one of the most popular short-range air-to-ground (sometimes air-to-air) laser-guided, subsonic tactical missiles used by the United States military as well as 30 US allies.
The United States began developing the AGM-114 Hellfire in 1972 to address the Army's requirement for a helicopter- launched antitank missile to counter Soviet armor formations.
• The missile is used to target armored vehicles, including tanks, bunkers, radar systems and antennas, communications equipment, soft targets, or hovering helicopters.
It is the missile of choice for several kinds of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), such as the MQ-1B Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, and MQ-1C Grey Eagle.
Features:
• It has a length of 1.62 m, a diameter of 17.7 cm and a wingspan of 0.71 m.
• It is propelled by a single-stage solid- propellant solid-fuel rocket motor.
• The missile has a maximum velocity of 950 mph.
• Range: 7-11 km
The AGM-114R multipurpose missile is the latest in the Hellfire II missile range.
Also known as the Hellfire Romeo, the missile integrates the capabilities of all previous Hellfire II variants.
• It can be launched from several different kinds of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, surface ships, and military ground vehicles.
It uses a semi-active laser guidance system and an integrated blast fragmentation sleeve warhead to engage targets that previously needed several Hellfire variants to destroy.
• India recently concluded a deal with the US for the procurement of 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles.
About Hellfire Missile:
The AGM-114 Hellfire missile is one of the most popular short-range air-to-ground (sometimes air-to-air) laser-guided, subsonic tactical missiles used by the United States military as well as 30 US allies.
The United States began developing the AGM-114 Hellfire in 1972 to address the Army's requirement for a helicopter- launched antitank missile to counter Soviet armor formations.
• The missile is used to target armored vehicles, including tanks, bunkers, radar systems and antennas, communications equipment, soft targets, or hovering helicopters.
It is the missile of choice for several kinds of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), such as the MQ-1B Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, and MQ-1C Grey Eagle.
Features:
• It has a length of 1.62 m, a diameter of 17.7 cm and a wingspan of 0.71 m.
• It is propelled by a single-stage solid- propellant solid-fuel rocket motor.
• The missile has a maximum velocity of 950 mph.
• Range: 7-11 km
The AGM-114R multipurpose missile is the latest in the Hellfire II missile range.
Also known as the Hellfire Romeo, the missile integrates the capabilities of all previous Hellfire II variants.
• It can be launched from several different kinds of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, surface ships, and military ground vehicles.
It uses a semi-active laser guidance system and an integrated blast fragmentation sleeve warhead to engage targets that previously needed several Hellfire variants to destroy.
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Terms in news 🗞️ -The Five Eyes alliance
The Five Eyes alliance (states) is an intelligence-sharing arrangement between five English-speaking democracies
These countries are parties to the multilateral UKUSA Agreement, a treaty for joint cooperation in signals intelligence.
The 5 countries hold ministerial consultations regularly on various security issues.
The Five Eyes alliance (states) is an intelligence-sharing arrangement between five English-speaking democracies
These countries are parties to the multilateral UKUSA Agreement, a treaty for joint cooperation in signals intelligence.
The 5 countries hold ministerial consultations regularly on various security issues.
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⚡️The Supreme Court upholds the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act related to the grant of Indian citizenship to illegal immigrants in Assam (Illigal immigrants from Bangladesh) by a majority verdict of 4:1.
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What's the IFS vs IAS row in MP about? A look at its genesis, latest trigger & related 2000 SC ruling
https://theprint.in/india/governance/whats-the-ifs-vs-ias-row-in-mp-about-a-look-at-its-genesis-latest-trigger-related-2000-sc-ruling/2312801/
https://theprint.in/india/governance/whats-the-ifs-vs-ias-row-in-mp-about-a-look-at-its-genesis-latest-trigger-related-2000-sc-ruling/2312801/
ThePrint
What’s the IFS vs IAS row in MP about? A look at its genesis, latest trigger & related 2000 SC ruling
In June this yr, MP govt ordered involvement of district collectors in forest officers' appraisal process. ThePrint recaps what the matter in SC is & what IFS officers, govt have said.
Israeli Ambassador visits Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
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Trudeau choose to hit self goal 😁
Easy for india now by ongoing tensions between Canada and India ✨
Easy for india now by ongoing tensions between Canada and India ✨
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Stryker WhAP(Made in India)
⚡️Deteriorating India-Canada Ties May ‘SINK’ Stryker Armored Vehicle Deal; Superior WhAP Still Open For Army
✨Instead of benefiting Canada, proponents of indigenization have exhorted the government to buy the Indian-wheeled armored platform (WhAP). The armored platform is the result of collaboration between Indian defense giants Tata, Mahindra, and Kalyani and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
⚡️Deteriorating India-Canada Ties May ‘SINK’ Stryker Armored Vehicle Deal; Superior WhAP Still Open For Army
✨Instead of benefiting Canada, proponents of indigenization have exhorted the government to buy the Indian-wheeled armored platform (WhAP). The armored platform is the result of collaboration between Indian defense giants Tata, Mahindra, and Kalyani and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Innovation cycles have accelerated significantly over time.
The first Industrial Revolution spanned about 50 years, while electrification took just a few decades.
Today, digital innovations can emerge within just a few years. This rapid evolution allows for quicker mainstream adoption of new technologies.
For instance, disruptive technologies like personal computers and the internet have transformed industries by becoming widely adopted shortly after their invention.
This trend illustrates how each wave of innovation builds upon the last, reducing the time between technological milestones and reshaping society.
Data is sourced from the
“AI: From Evolution to Revolution” report, published in September 2024
The first Industrial Revolution spanned about 50 years, while electrification took just a few decades.
Today, digital innovations can emerge within just a few years. This rapid evolution allows for quicker mainstream adoption of new technologies.
For instance, disruptive technologies like personal computers and the internet have transformed industries by becoming widely adopted shortly after their invention.
This trend illustrates how each wave of innovation builds upon the last, reducing the time between technological milestones and reshaping society.
Data is sourced from the
“AI: From Evolution to Revolution” report, published in September 2024
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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar may have been ‘eliminated’, says Israeli military | World News - The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-may-have-been-eliminated-says-israeli-military-9625037/
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-may-have-been-eliminated-says-israeli-military-9625037/
The Indian Express
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar may have been ‘eliminated’, says Israeli military
While the Israeli military is yet to confirm the development, it said it was checking the possibility of Sinwar's 'elimination'.
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No Indian working in India has won a science Nobel in 94 years: Here’s why 🔗
#explained_sci_tech #express_explained
#explained_sci_tech #express_explained
The Indian Express
No Indian working in India has won a science Nobel in 94 years: Here’s why
The lack of success at the Nobel Prizes is often seen as a reflection of the state of Indian science. But other factors are also at play. We take a look.
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Suspected diphtheria death in Punjab: What to know about the disease, its prevention 🔗
#diphtheria #explained_health #express_explained
#diphtheria #explained_health #express_explained
The Indian Express
Suspected diphtheria death in Punjab: What to know about the disease, its prevention
Diphtheria is a highly contagious but preventable bacterial disease. Here is what to know about reports of a recent case in Punjab and why spikes have been witnessed in the number of cases in some years
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