March 29, 2024

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  START programme

ISRO has unveiled a new introductory-level online training programme called ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)’. ISRO will commence registrations for the START 2024 program from April 8 and conclude on April 12. The theme of ISRO START Programme 2024 is ‘Exploration of Solar System’. KEY HIGHLIGHTS The START programme is part of the ISRO’s efforts to enable Indian students to become professionals in Space Science and Technology, as the organisation’s Space Science exploration programme continues to expand into new domains. START is aimed at postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students of Physical Sciences and Technology. The programme will cover....Read More

The Hurun Research Institute has released the "Hurun Global Rich List 2024". Among global billionaires, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has re-emerged as the richest man, boasting a fortune of $231 billion. The 2024 Hurun Global Rich List is the 13th edition of the ranking of billionaires. Wealth calculations in the report are a snapshot of 15th January 2024. The 2024 list features a total of 3279 billionaires which includes 167 new billionaires. The number of billionaires globally increased by 5% compared to 2023. TOP 5 BILLIONAIRES ON THE 2024 LIST: Rank Name Total Net Worth (USD billion) 1 Elon Musk....Read More

General Studies Paper -2  Context: Recently, a research paper from Lancet has released the forecast of fertility rate in India. Major Findings Drop in Fertility Rate: India’s fertility rate has dropped from nearly2 in 1950 to just under 2 in 2021. It is projected to dip further to1.29 in 2050 and 1.04 in 2100. Depleting Working Population:India’s total fertility rate (TFR) — the average number of children born per woman — is dipping irreversibly to 1.29, far lower than the replacement rate of 2.1. This means a rapidly depleting working age population. Increase in Senior Citizens:By 2050, one in five Indians will be....Read More

General Studies Paper -3  Context: It has been argued that India will become a semiconductor manufacturing hub providing vast employment opportunities. About Semiconductors  A semiconductor is a material product usually composed of silicon. It represents a distinct class of materials that possess some of the electrical properties of both conductors and insulators. It can be used to control the flow of electric currents, and with exquisite precision. Each step-insemiconductor fabrication demands ultra-high precision and harnesses a blend of diverse scientific principles. For example, to make the most advanced transistors, thephotolithography process requires a light source emitting electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength of 13.5 nm. Major players ....Read More

The Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur, conducted a 2-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on the topic ‘Personal Excellence’ for officials of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. The programme was specifically designed for officials of the Green R&D Centre and was aimed at enhancing managerial skills. The process of co-learning with the participants involved a series of sessions focused on understanding strengths, team dynamics, and mindfulness techniques such as the ‘raisin exercise’.Read More

RANJI TROPHY

The Mumbai cricket team, led by Ajinkiya Rahane, defeated Vidarbha in the final of the Ranji Trophy to win their 42nd title. On the fifth day of the five-day final, the Mumbai team defeated the Vidarbha team by 169 runs. The final was played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai team last won the Ranji Trophy in 2015-2016. Incidentally, Mumbai (then Bombay) also won the inaugural Ranji Trophy in 1934-35. Musheer Khan of Mumbai was the Player of the Match, while Tanush Kotia of Mumbai was the Player of the Series. ABOUT RANJI TROPHY The Ranji Trophy is....Read More

Carlos Sainz clinched an impressive win at the Australian Grand Prix, defying challenges including a health scare and career uncertainty. Sainz finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc for Ferrari's first 1-2 result since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, with McLaren's Lando Norris finishing in third for his first podium at Albert Park.Read More

In a bid to provide accessibility to all and leave no voter behind, the Election Commission announced that the voters above 85 years of age and Persons-with-Disabilities (pwd) with 40 percent benchmark disability can vote from home. Further, volunteers and wheelchairs will be available at every polling station. The poll body is also arranging transport facilities for the persons-with-disabilities and elderly. The Commission launched the Saksham App to facilitate easier voting for PWDs and to avail facilities at Polling Stations. Further, it is pushing for permanent Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) in schools as a gift of election process to the....Read More

Simon Harris is set to become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader. He took over from Leo Varadkar, who announced his surprise departure. He is 37 years old, meaning he will be Ireland’s youngest prime minister if elected. The media has already dubbed him "TikTok Taoiseach.Read More

MTBVAC

Bharat Biotech's TB vaccine MTBVAC begins clinical trials in India MTBVAC is derived from a human strain of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. It was developed by Biofabri in collaboration with the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech. It is the only tuberculosis (TB) vaccine currently available, holds promise as a more effective and long-lasting alternative to the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG).Read More

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