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United Nations Declares 2025 as the Year to Focus on Quantum Advancements

United Nations Declares 2025 as the Year to Focus on Quantum Advancements

The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. On June 7, 2024, the 193-member Assembly passed a resolution co-sponsored by Ghana and six other countries, acknowledging the significance of this groundbreaking field of study. Commemorating a Century of Quantum Mechanics The year 2025 marks a …

International Albinism Awareness Day 2024

International Albinism Awareness Day 2024- Theme and History

June 13th marks the annual observance of International Albinism Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about albinism – a rare, genetically inherited condition that causes a lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. This year’s theme, “10 years of IAAD: A decade of collective progress,” highlights the collective efforts made over …

Mohan Charan Majhi Biography, Qualification, Political Career

Mohan Charan Majhi Biography, Qualification and Political Career

Mohan Charan Majhi, born on January 6, 1972, in Raikala, Keonjhar district, Odisha, is an Indian politician and the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Majhi has represented the Keonjhar constituency in the Odisha Legislative Assembly multiple times since 2000. He is noted for his contributions to tribal …

New Portable Atomic Clock Offers Very Accurate Timekeeping at Sea

New Portable Atomic Clock Offers Very Accurate Timekeeping at Sea

Atomic clocks are the backbone of the Global Positioning System (GPS), the network of satellites above the earth that we use every day to navigate cities, respond to emergencies, and organise military operations, among other things. Despite being one of the most accurate timekeeping methods, however, there is still room for improvement. Scientists today are pushing …

Smallest Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh

Smallest Lok Sabha Constituency in Uttar Pradesh

The Lok Sabha elections of 2024 have recently concluded, resulting in the formation of an NDA government. However, the opposition, particularly the India Gathbandhan, has also demonstrated significant strength. Various parties from different districts across the country have secured victories, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as a crucial battleground. An Overview of Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh, …

World Bank Retains India's FY25 Growth Forecast at 6.6%

World Bank Retains India’s FY25 Growth Forecast at 6.6%

In its latest biannual Global Economic Prospects, the World Bank maintains India’s growth projection at 6.6% for FY25, affirming its status as the fastest-growing among the largest economies. The forecast reflects a moderate pace of expansion following a high growth rate in FY 2023/24. Over the subsequent three fiscal years, India is expected to sustain …

Mumbai Cricket Association Honorary President Amol Kale Passes Away During India-Pak Match

Mumbai Cricket Association Honorary President Amol Kale Passes Away During India-Pak Match

Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale has passed away due to cardiac arrest in New York. Kale had travelled to United States and watched the India vs Pakistan match live from the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium along with MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik and apex council member Suraj Samat on June 9. About Amol Kale …

Afghanistan: History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, & Key Facts

Afghanistan: History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, & Key Facts

Afghanistan is a landlocked country located in South Central Asia, known for its diverse ethnic population, rich cultural heritage, and complex history. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Afghanistan’s geography, people, culture, and historical developments. Key Facts About Afghanistan Official Name: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Capital: Kabul Population: 34,940,837 Official Languages: Dari (Afghan Persian), …