In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing critical global issues of industrial waste management and sustainable construction, a research team at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, has developed an innovative solution. The team’s research focuses on utilizing industrial
Billionaire Wealth Surge in 2024: Oxfam’s Inequality Report Key Findings: The Growth of Billionaire Wealth Global billionaire wealth rose by $2 trillion in 2024 to a total of $15 trillion, growing three times faster than in 2023. 204 new billionaires
On 15th January 2025, the Indian Navy announced the commissioning of three cutting-edge ships built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. These include: Nilgiri (Project 17A) Type: Lead Ship of Project 17A Key Features: A significant upgrade over
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel, a strategic infrastructure project that ensures all-weather connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir, bypassing hazardous avalanche-prone zones. Key Features of the Z-Morh Tunnel Location: Situated at an altitude of 8,650 feet in Ganderbal, Kashmir,
Los Angeles is grappling with devastating wildfires, resulting in fatalities, property losses, and significant environmental damage. Authorities are employing pink fire retardants to mitigate the spread of flames. Causes and Impacts of Wildfires in California Natural Causes Lightning Strikes: Ignite
The total number of registered startups in India has surged to 1,57,066 from around 400 in 2016, when the ‘Startup India’ initiative was launched, with investment in these new ventures jumping to $115 billion, from $8 billion in this nine-year
SpaceX has launched two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost by Firefly Aerospace and Resilience by Japan’s ispace, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. About Blue Ghost Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander is part of NASA’s Commercial
Proposals such as a 90-hour workweek, presented by L&T Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan, have sparked controversy, highlighting concerns about workplace culture, employee well-being, and productivity. Positives of Long Working Hours Boosts Output: Increases work volume and speeds up project completion. E.g.:
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