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Cubism: Picasso’s Revolutionary Art Movement

October 26, 2023

October 25 marks the 142nd birth anniversary of the renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). His vast body of work includes thousands of paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, and ceramics. However, one of his most influential contributions to the world of ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 24-25, 2023

October 25, 2023

11. ‘Anubhav Portal’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministry? [A] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions[B] Ministry of Finance[C] Ministry of MSME[D] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Show Answer Correct Answer: A ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 25, 2023

October 25, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 25, 2023 INDIA Odisha government appointed V.K. Pandian, long-time private secretary of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Chairman of the 5T Initiative and Nabin Odisha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the ..

Sri Lanka Launches Free Visa Pilot Project for Select Nations

October 25, 2023

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a groundbreaking initiative to issue free visas to visitors from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. The move is part of a pilot project set to run until March 31, 2024, with ..

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Rollout of ‘DNA and Face Matching’ Systems Delayed

October 25, 2023

More than a year after the passage of the Criminal Procedure Identification Act (CrPI) in Parliament, India is poised to introduce ‘DNA and Face Matching’ systems in 1,300 police stations nationwide. Despite the Act’s provisions, its complete implementation on the ..

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Human Sperm and Algae Break Newton’s Third Law of Motion

October 25, 2023

Newton’s third law of motion, stating “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,” is a fundamental concept in physics. However, scientists have uncovered a fascinating exception to this law within the realm of biological swimmers, particularly human ..

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14-Year-Old Inventor Wins “America’s Top Young Scientist” Award for Skin Cancer Treatment Soap

October 25, 2023

Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old ninth grader from Annandale, Virginia, has achieved an incredible feat by winning the esteemed “America’s Top Young Scientist” award. Presented by 3M and Discovery Education, this award is considered one of the nation’s premier middle school ..

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NASA’s Struggle to Access Asteroid Samples from OSIRIS-REx Mission

October 25, 2023

Nearly a month after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully deposited a pristine sample of asteroid Bennu’s surface material in the Utah desert, the space agency faces a challenging hurdle: accessing the space rocks. The bulk of the asteroid sample is trapped ..

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Rising Bond Yields

October 25, 2023

On October 23, the yield on 10-year government bonds in the US, a global benchmark for asset prices, surged to 5.02%, its highest level since July 2007. Although it later dipped to 4.85%, this spike marked a multi-week decline in ..

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UK Abandons Decade-Old Banker Bonus Restrictions Post-Brexit

October 25, 2023

In a significant post-Brexit regulatory shift, the United Kingdom has abandoned a decade-old restriction on banker bonuses that it had adopted from the European Union. This move marks a distinct separation between the UK and the 27-country bloc it exited ..

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