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What is Pin Code MH-1718?

April 8, 2024

India set up its first post office in Antarctica’s Dakshin Gangotri in 1984. Within a year, more than 10,000 letters and mail had been posted and ‘cancelled’ at the post office. In 1988-89, Dakshin Gangotri submerged in ice and was ..

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Veteran Cinematographer Gangu Ramsay Passed Away at 83

April 8, 2024

Gangu Ramsay was one of the seven Ramsay Brothers known for cult horror films in the 1970s and 1980s. He served as a cinematographer on over 50 iconic films under the Ramsay Brothers banner, including “Purani Haveli,” “Tehkhana,” “Veerana,” “Purana ..

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Nepal Army Launches Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 at Mt. Everest

April 8, 2024

The Nepal Army will collect around 10 tonnes of garbage and five bodies lying at Mt. Everest as part of the Mountain Cleaning Campaign 2024 in the Everest region. The cleaning campaign aims to control human-made pollution in the Himalayas ..

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Canada Unveils C$2.4 Billion AI Investment Package

April 8, 2024

The Canadian government has announced a substantial C$2.4 billion ($1.8 billion) investment package to bolster the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The move comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to unveil spending plans ahead of a new budget.  Computing ..

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4th edition of Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation Report

April 8, 2024

The 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals’ flagship Health of Nation Report, released on World Health Day 2024, has shed light on the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. The report highlights the need for urgent interventions to combat ..

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International Day of Reflection on 1994 Rwanda Genocide

April 8, 2024

On April 7, 2024, Rwanda marked 30 years of the genocide orchestrated by armed Hutu extremists. The 100-day massacre, which began on April 7, 1994, claimed the lives of approximately 800,000 people, mostly Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The genocide is ..

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South Korea Successfully Launches Second Military Spy Satellite

April 8, 2024

South Korea has successfully launched its second domestically developed military spy satellite into orbit. The satellite, carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, was launched from an American space centre. This achievement follows the successful launch of South Korea’s first ..

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NASA’s WB-57 Jets to Chase Total Solar Eclipse for Scientific Studies

April 8, 2024

NASA is gearing up for the upcoming total solar eclipse when the moon’s shadow will traverse a vast swath of North America. To capture this rare celestial event, the space agency will deploy two of its specialized WB-57 jet planes, ..

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Government Releases Guidelines for Green Hydrogen Use in Transport Sector

April 8, 2024

Recently, Indian Government has announced a Rs. 496 crore scheme (until 2025-26) to support pilot projects testing the viability of green hydrogen as a fuel for cars and heavy vehicles. The scheme, under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ..

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100th Anniversary of Discovery of Electroencephalogram (EEG) Observed

April 6, 2024

The year 2024 marks the centennial of the discovery of the electroencephalogram (EEG) by German psychiatrist Hans Berger. The EEG, a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the brain, has become a crucial tool for understanding the brain ..

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