Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, on completed its “halving,” a phenomenon that happens roughly every four years, according to CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data and analysis company. Bitcoin was fairly stable immediately afterward, falling 0.47% to $63,747. The halving comes after Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $73,803.25 in March. Bitcoin’s Halving Why In News What … Read more
World’s first artificial intelligence (AI) beauty pageant has been announced where artificial models and influencers generated through the technology will compete for a prize money of $20,000. The world’s first AI beauty pageant has arrived to crown contestants based on their looks, how they command online and the technical skills that went into creating these … Read more
A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that … Read more
The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a unique event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was anointed with a ray of sunlight, known as ‘Surya Tilak’ on the occasion of Ram Navami. A three-minute-long Surya Tilak ceremony — where a beam of sunlight was projected onto the forehead of Lord Ram’s idol … Read more
Tesla has signed a strategic deal with Tata Electronics to obtain semiconductor chips for its global operations. The deal, which was quietly signed a few months back, holds importance as it puts Tata Electronics in the spotlight as a dependable supplier for major global clients eyeing a crucial part of their semiconductor setup in India. … Read more
India has welcomed the Taliban’s initiative to restore property to the minority Sikhs and Hindus of Afghanistan. In a bid to cleanse Afghanistan’s major cities of property mafia, the ‘Justice Ministry’ of the Taliban administration in Kabul in recent weeks has initiated a largescale crackdown on the owners of properties who had gained these illegally … Read more
For aspirants gearing up for the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA) and Combined Defence Services (CDS) exams in 2024, understanding the intricacies of government schemes can be a game-changer. With India’s socio-economic landscape constantly evolving, being well-versed in the latest policies and initiatives is essential for success in these competitive examinations and, more importantly, for … Read more
In an unprecedented leap towards the stars, pilot Gopichand Thotakura is set to become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist. Selected as part of the elite crew for Blue Origin’s New Shephard-25 (NS-25) mission, Mr Thotakura will make a journey beyond the Earth’s atmosphere along with five other candidates. Gopi Thotakura … Read more
Indian Railways is considering plans for the development of three additional dedicated freight corridors, marking a significant leap in the country’s logistics infrastructure. The 3 corridors would cover a combined distance of 4,300 kilometers and would be set with an estimated project cost of Rs 2,00,000 crore. India Railways Unveils 2 Lakh Crore Plan Why … Read more
In its first, the Supreme Court, through its judgment dated March 21, has recognized a right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct right. The Court said that Articles 14 (equality before law and the equal protection of laws) and 21 (right to life and personal liberty) of the … Read more
