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Jacobus Henricus van ‘t Hoff Jr. (1852–1911) was a Dutch physical chemist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and stereochemistry. He was the first person to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1901. His work laid the foundation for physical chemistry, making him one of the most influential theoretical chemists of…

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh following last week’s parliamentary elections. Al-Khasawneh, a seasoned diplomat who had been in office since October 2020, resigned in accordance with the constitutional norm after legislative elections. Jafar Hassan, a technocrat and former planning minister who was serving as the king’s head…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail on September 16, 2024, which will operate between Ahmedabad and Bhuj. Known as the Vande Metro, this new train covers a 360-kilometre distance in 5 hours and 45 minutes, making stops at nine stations along the route. Alongside, Modi also flagged off several Vande…

Cambodia’s Angkor Wat has been recognized as the most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site in Asia by Times Travel, as announced by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on September 15. This accolade was revealed through a post on his official Telegram channel, featuring Times of India’s list of Asia’s top ten most photogenic UNESCO sites….

On September 17, 2024, the world observed World Patient Safety Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety and promoting collaboration among healthcare stakeholders. This year’s theme, “Improving diagnosis for patient safety”, accompanied by the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”, underscores the critical importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in…

Who was the First Woman to Climb Mount Everest? Junko Tabei, a source of inspiration in the demanding realm of mountaineering, broke barriers by achieving the remarkable feat of being the first woman to climb Mount Everest on 16th May, 1975. Her expedition highlighted her unyielding passion, steadfast commitment and the courage to challenge societal…

In a significant policy shift, the Indian government has removed the $950 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice. This decision, made in response to falling domestic paddy prices and trade pressures, aims to enhance export opportunities and support farmers’ incomes. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will now…

On 14th September 2024, during Hindi Diwas Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Secretary of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Mr. V. Srinivas, was awarded the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar by the Hon’ble Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah. This award recognized DARPG’s exemplary performance in promoting the use of Hindi as the Official Language…

The GST Council has constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to review and suggest GST rates on health and life insurance premiums. The report is due by October 30, 2024, and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary leads the group. The decision was made during the 54th GST Council meeting on September 9, 2024. A…

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has 95 known moons, but the four largest stand out for their size and unique characteristics. These moons, known as the Galilean moons, were discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610. They are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Largest Moons of Jupiter Jupiter’s largest moons, known as the…