Month: July 2024

Exoplanet Near Earth May Be First Known Ocean World, Finds NASA’s Webb Telescope

July 11, 2024 admin

All the water in Earth’s oceans represent only 0.02 percent of its mass (Representational) Paris: A planet relatively close to Earth could be the first ever detected with a potentially life-sustaining liquid ocean outside our Solar System, according to scientists using the James Webb space telescope. More than 5,000 planets have been discovered outside of…

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Gautam Gambhir Wants This KKR Coach To Join Team India Staff. Not Abhishek Nayar

July 11, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir wants Ryan ten Doeschate in Team India’s coaching staff.© BCCI The newly appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir is reportedly pushing for the inclusion of former Dutch cricketer Ryan ten Doeschate into the team’s coaching staff. Ryan ten Doeschate recently collaborated with Gambhir at the Kolkata Knight Riders, where he contributed…

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Saudi Airlines flight catches fire during landing at Peshawar airport; 297 escape unhurt

July 11, 2024 admin

Saudi Arabian Airlines plane. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Nearly 300 people onboard a Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh to the Pakistani city of Peshawar had a lucky escape when the landing gear of the aircraft caught fire while landing at the Peshawar airport on July 11, airport officials said. The plane caught fire upon landing…

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Chief Justice DY Chandrachud To Centre

July 11, 2024 admin

Student suicide is a very serious social issue, the Supreme Court noted (File) New Delhi: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud expressed concern over the rising instances of suicides among students in the country and ordered the Union Health Ministry to file an affidavit on steps being taken to prevent them. Student suicide is a very serious…

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Fliers Slide Down Plane After Its Landing Gear Catches Fire In Pak

July 11, 2024 admin

CAA fire vehicles were able to extinguish the flames engulfing the landing gear. Peshawar: Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh caught fire upon landing at Pakistan’s Peshawar airport on Thursday, prompting a swift evacuation of all 276 passengers and 21 crew members to safety. The plane caught fire upon landing at Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport,…

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CBI Arrests ‘Rocky’, Alleged Mastermind In NEET-UG Paper Leak Case

July 11, 2024 admin

New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a man called Rakesh Ranjan, alias Rocky, who is believed to be the kingpin in the NEET paper leak case, sources said Thursday afternoon. Ranjan has been sent to the agency’s custody for 10 days. This comes as the CBI is also raiding four locations – two near Patna…

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First Time In History: India Achieve Mammoth Feat With Win Over Zimbabwe

July 11, 2024 admin

The Indian cricket team scripted history by becoming the first T20I side to register 150 wins in the shortest format of the sport following the 23-run triumph over Zimbabwe on Wednesday. Skipper Shubman Gill slammed a brilliant half-century while Washington Sundar excelled with the ball as India beat Zimbabwe in the third T20I…

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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Eusociality

July 11, 2024 admin

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Eusociality 1 / 5 | What is the primary reason for the evolution of eusociality in animals? Increased individual survival Improved hunting efficiency Enhanced reproductive success Better camouflage The primary reason for the evolution of eusociality in animals is enhanced reproductive success. Next 2 / 5 | Which…

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PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget for 2024-25

July 11, 2024 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a meeting with economists ahead of the Union budget which will be presented on July 23, in New Delhi on July 11, 2024. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is also present. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting eminent economists on July 11 to elicit their views…

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French referee François Letexier picked to handle Spain-England final of Euro 2024

July 11, 2024 admin

French referee François Letexier gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Spain and Georgia at the Cologne Stadium in Cologne on June 30, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP French referee François Letexier was picked by UEFA to handle the European Championship final between Spain and England. At 35, he’s one…

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