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India Had Its Own Prime Meridian Passing Through Ujjain: New NCERT Textbook

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  India Had Its Own Prime Meridian Passing Through Ujjain: New NCERT Textbook Introduction In an exciting revelation, a new Class 6 NCERT textbook for social science highlights that India had its own prime meridian, known as the "madhya rekha," long before the Greenwich meridian. This prime meridian passed through the ancient city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, a prominent center for astronomy for many centuries. India have its own meridian passing through Ujjain  Historical Context The textbook, titled "Exploring Society India and Beyond," states, "The Greenwich Meridian is not the first prime meridian. There were others in the past. In fact, many centuries before Europe, India had a prime meridian of its own! It was called madhya rekha and passed through the city of Ujjain, which was a reputed center for astronomy over many centuries." Contributions of Varāhamihira The textbook also mentions the renowned astronomer Varāhamihira, who lived and worked in Ujj...
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Accidentally Discovers Rare Sulfur Crystals on Mars

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Accidentally Discovers Rare Sulfur Crystals on Mars In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s Curiosity rover has stumbled upon pure sulfur crystals on Mars. This unexpected find occurred when the rover accidentally crushed a rock with its tires, revealing the yellowish-green crystals that had never been seen before on the red planet. This rare discovery was made in the Gediz Vallis channel, a prominent geological feature on Mount Sharp. The Accidental Discovery The remarkable find was revealed when a rock cracked open under the weight of Curiosity’s wheels, exposing the yellow sulfur crystals. "I think it’s the strangest find of the whole mission and the most unexpected," said Ashwin Vasavada, Curiosity project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. “I have to say, there’s a lot of luck involved here. Not every rock has something interesting inside.” Gediz Vallis Channel: A Geological Treasure Curiosity has been investig...
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Elon Musk Congratulates PM Modi on Becoming the Most Followed Leader on X

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  Elon Musk Congratulates PM Modi on Becoming the Most Followed Leader on X In a significant achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most followed world leader on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. This milestone was reached last week when PM Modi's followers on X hit the 100 million mark, making him the second most-followed world politician after former US President Barack Obama. ELON MUSK AND INDIAN PM NARENDRA MODI.  Recognition from Elon Musk Elon Musk, the CEO of X and a prominent billionaire, took to the platform to extend his congratulations. "Congratulations PM @NarendraModi on being the most followed world leader!" Musk wrote on X on Friday. Musk himself, with over 190 million followers, tops the list of the most-followed individuals on X, highlighting the significance of this recognition. Elon Musk's congratulations to Narendra Modi.  Global Political Influence on X Barack Obama, the former US President, remains the most...
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Mungerilal…, says Keshav Maurya in Response to Akhilesh Yadav's ‘Monsoon Offer’ Jibe

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  Mungerilal…, says Keshav Maurya in Response to Akhilesh Yadav's ‘Monsoon Offer’ Jibe Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday dismissed Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's ‘monsoon offer’ as ‘Mungerilal ke haseen sapne,’ a reference to the 1989 TV show, whose lead character, Mungerilal, was known for his daydreams. UP deputy Chief MINISTER KP Maurya and AkhileshYadav Labeling the Akhilesh-led party as a ‘sinking ship,’ Maurya predicted a ‘2017-like defeat’ for the SP at the hands of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election. "In 2027, people and BJP workers will again bring ‘monsoon offer’ to 47. A sinking ship and a dying party with an uncertain present and future…he (Yadav) may see ‘Mungerilal ke haseen sapne’ but his dreams cannot be fulfilled. We will repeat 2017 in 2027 and ensure that the ‘Lotus’ (BJP's symbol) government is formed again," he posted on X (formerly Twitter) without ...
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Major Technical Snag Hits Airline Check-In Systems Across India

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A significant technical issue with Microsoft servers has disrupted the operations of three major airline companies in India, impacting their web check-in systems. The airlines affected are Indigo, Akasa, and SpiceJet. This glitch has caused widespread problems at several airports, including Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, resulting in flight delays across the country.         Microsoft Outage: The outage affected             several airlines, grounding planes and               disrupting flight operations at Delhi and                Mumbai airport. Software Glitch in Check-In Systems The problem originated from a software glitch in the GoNow check-in system, a day-of-departure suite by Navitaire used by these airlines. The issue began at 10:45 AM and has affected GoNow's functionality globally. GoNow is currently working closely with Microsoft...
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NEET Paper Scame 2024

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  The 2024 NEET Controversy: Unraveling the Complexities  Introduction The  National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) , introduced in 2013 as the successor to the All India Pre Medical Test, is the mandatory and sole examination for admission to medical courses in India. In 2024, approximately 2.4 million candidates across the country took this crucial exam. Over the years, the number of applicants has steadily increased, reflecting the exam’s significance. In the preceding year, out of 2.04 million registered students, nearly 1.14 million qualified for admission to undergraduate medical institutions1. Allegations of Paper Leak and Unfair Means The 2024 NEET-UG faced serious allegations of question paper leaks. While social media posts claimed that the exam questions were leaked, the National Testing Agency (NTA) denied these accusations. However, specific incidents raised eyebrows: • Sawai Madhopur Incident : • On May 5, 2024, an incorrec...
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