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Tonight, skywatchers will be treated to a rare and exciting astronomical event: a black moon, which is the second new moon to occur in December. While blue moons, or two full moons in a month, are relatively well-known, black moons are much rarer and are often misunderstood. A black moon occurs when the second new moon of the month takes place, and the new moon’s natural invisibility is further enhanced. As a result, this phenomenon makes it difficult to spot with the naked eye, but it

Germany's government has accused US billionaire Elon Musk of attempting to influence the upcoming February elections by publicly supporting the far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk, who is known for his support of US President-elect Donald Trump, made headlines earlier this month by claiming that "only the AfD can save Germany" on his social media platform X. He further solidified his stance with an opinion piece in a German Sunday newspaper.

India’s Rising Defence Exports India’s defence exports have seen remarkable growth, with a ten-fold increase over the last decade. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India’s exports now exceed Rs 21,000 crore, compared to just Rs 2,000 crore ten years ago. He outlined a vision to increase this figure to Rs 50,000 crore annually by 2029, demonstrating India’s ambition to become a global leader in defence manufacturing. Emphasis on Technologic

Surge in Norovirus Cases Norovirus cases in the United States have surged, with 91 reported infections in just one week this December, more than double the usual count in the past three years. The spike in cases mirrors trends in Minnesota, where infections have also been reported at more than double the usual rate for December. What is Norovirus? Often called the stomach flu, Norovirus is a highly contagi

Richest and Poorest Chief Ministers According to a recent Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is the wealthiest CM in India, with assets exceeding Rs 931 crore. In stark contrast, West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee is the poorest, with assets valued at just Rs 15 lakh. Average Assets and Comparison to National Income The report highlights

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recently addressed Chief Minister Atishi in a letter filled with both praise and sharp criticism directed at her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena expressed disappointment over Kejriwal's remark calling Atishi a "temporary Chief Minister," emphasizing that such a comment disrespects the democratic principles laid out by India's Constitution. He clarified that there is no such position, calling the remark an insult to the President of In

Introduction to Generation Beta Generation Beta, comprising individuals born between 2025 and 2039, will be the next generation after Generation Alpha. These children, the offspring of Millennials and older Gen Z, will likely witness the 22nd century. By 2035, Generation Beta is expected to make up 16% of the global population, marking the beginning of a new societal era. Challenges and Transformation Generation Beta will inherit a world filled with significant challen

Tether's Web3 Investment Move Tether, known for issuing the USDT stablecoin, has entered the Web3 investment space by committing $2 million to Arcanum Capital's Emerging Technologies Fund II. Arcanum Capital focuses on funding projects related to blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 sectors. This marks Tether's first investment in Web3 since its inception in 2014. Focus on Holepunch Technology Through this investment, Tether aims to support the development

Extension of Minimum Export Price (MEP) on Honey On Monday, the Indian government extended the Minimum Export Price (MEP) of $2,000 per tonne for natural honey until December 2025. This extension was crucial as the initial MEP was set to expire on December 31, 2024. The MEP ensures that honey exports will only be permitted if the price per tonne meets or exceeds this threshold. This step is expected to help stabilize the market and ensure quality exports. Honey Export Statist

JEE Main 2025: Exam City Intimation Slip Release The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the exam city intimation slips for the JEE Main 2025 January session. These slips are crucial for students as they contain important details such as the exam center location. Students who registered for the exam can visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to access and download the city intimation slip. The first session of JEE Main 2025 is scheduled t