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Bus-Size Asteroid Skirts Past Earth In A Close Encounter

Asteroid impacts could harm satellites, power grids, and other vital systems, disrupting communication, electricity, and economy.

Space watchdogs are on high alert! NASA has been tracking four asteroids that were recently or in a day will be zipped by Earth, keeping a close eye on them with powerful telescopes like the NEOWISE and ALMA. These celestial rocks, called near-Earth objects, were all safely spotted before their flyby on December 13-14.

One of the asteroids, named 2023 XH7, is a member of the Apollo group, known for its orbit that crosses Earth’s path. Luckily, it zoomed past us at a safe distance of around 940,148 kilometers. While it moved quite fast, like a space shuttle, its size was small enough not to pose any danger to our planet.

The four additional asteroids, namely 2023 XU4, 2023 XO10, 2023 XB12, and 2023 XB3, share a common characteristic with their counterpart 2023 XH7-they are all approximately the size of a city bus. Much like their celestial companion, these asteroids are anticipated to pass by Earth at a secure distance, providing a close but benign celestial spectacle.

Asteroids are large rocks that orbit the sun. Sometimes, they collide with Earth, causing damage and destruction. One of the possible effects of an asteroid impact is the loss of communication satellites, which provide internet, phone, and other services that we rely on. Another possible effect is the damage to power grids, which supply electricity to homes, businesses, and industries. Without communication and electricity, our society would face many challenges and difficulties.

The probability of an asteroid hitting Earth and causing such widespread damage is very low, but it is not zero. Therefore, we should not ignore this potential threat but rather prepare for it. We should invest in the research and development of technologies that can detect asteroids that are on collision course with Earth and deflect them away from our planet. By doing so, we can protect our civilization from a cosmic disaster.

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Global Partnership on AI members adopt New Delhi declaration, bat for equitable access to AI resources 

 While acknowledging the rapid pace of improvement in advanced AI systems and their potential to generate economic growth, the declaration flagged concerns emanating from such systems including misinformation, unemployment, lack of transparency and fairness, protection of intellectual property and personal data, and threats to human rights and democratic values. 

  The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), an alliance of 29 member countries, has unanimously adopted the New Delhi declaration underscoring the need to mitigate risks arising from the development and deployment of AI systems, and promoting equitable access to critical resources for AI innovation including computing and high quality diverse datasets. 

  While acknowledging the rapid pace of improvement in advanced AI systems and their potential to generate economic growth, the declaration flagged concerns emanating from such systems including misinformation, unemployment, lack of transparency and fairness, protection of intellectual property and personal data, and threats to human rights and democratic values.  

 “We support the intention of India, as Lead Chair for 2024, in its endeavour to promote collaborative AI for global partnership among GPAI members by supporting projects aimed at promoting equitable access to critical resources for AI research and innovation, such as AI computing, high quality diverse datasets, algorithms, software, testbeds, and other AI-relevant resources in compliance with applicable intellectual property protections and data protection legislations,” the declaration said. 

  This is a significant win for India, which has batted for a collaborative approach towards building AI systems as it looks to push its model of digital public infrastructure (DPI) across the world.  Additionally,  access to  member states’ IT  capabilities  will also boost New  Delhi’s plan to build  a sovereign AI system,  which  it  says is  crucial  to  countering  Chinese domination. several  foreign companies in  this field.  

 Addressing a press  conference,  Minister  for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said  the declaration  aims  to ensure that AI and its benefits are inclusive and  accessible  to all  countries  around  the world, including  southern countries.  The declaration was adopted  after  a  five-hour  ministerial  discussion.  

 The  statement  also said  the  global framework on AI  must  be  anchored  in democratic values  ​​and  human rights,  protect  dignity and well-being,  ensure  personal data protection,  protect  intellectual property rights,  and  protect human rights. private and secure, foster  innovation, and  promote the  trustworthy, responsible,  sustainable,  and  human-centered  use of AI. 

GPAI is an  effort,  largely led by the democratic world, to  take  a  comprehensive  risk-based approach to AI. It includes countries  such as  India,  United States,  United Kingdom,  France,  Japan  and  Canada,  among others. China, a major  technological  superpower, is not part of the multilateral grouping. 

  This was also the first time  team members met together after  the  emergence of general  AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google  Bard, pushing  conversations around AI into the mainstream. To  achieve this goal,  the  statement  notes that  GPAI members will play a  “central”  role in  solving  contemporary AI  problems,  including generative AI, “through applied AI  projects.” applied to address social  and global challenges,  maximizing  benefits and  minimizing  associated  risks. .  

 GPAI members also agreed to support AI innovation in  agriculture  as a new “thematic  priority.” IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said earlier that  India  is promoting  agriculture as a priority sector in AI  innovation.  

 “We  recognize  the importance of promoting the development  and access  of reliable, risk-balanced  AI applications  to ensure  sustainable food production systems and  implement  resilient agricultural practices  helps  increase productivity and  output, helps  regenerate ecosystems,  and enhances climate  mitigation and adaptation  capacity. changes,  extreme  weather conditions, droughts, floods  and other disasters,  gradually improving  land  quality,  while promoting participation  and empowerment of workers in  agricultural supply  chains ”,  the  statement  said. 

  The  statement  also said  GPAI will  seek  a diverse membership, with a particular focus on  low-  and middle-income countries to ensure a broad range of  national and regional  expertise, perspectives  and experiences based on our  common  values. Senegal, a current member of the  group, has been appointed  to the  GPAI  steering  committee.  

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Menstrual leave  can  lead to discrimination against women: Irani 

 Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha  asked in a supplementary question whether the government  would take steps to make it mandatory  for employers to grant  certain  leave  to  women  employees. 

  Union  Minister for  Women and Child Development  Smriti Irani  on Wednesday  told  Rajya Sabha  that menstrual leave could lead to discrimination against women in the  job market.  

 She was responding to a  question about  whether the government  was considering passing  a  menstrual  leave law.  

  “Because  today women are  choosing  more and more economic opportunities, I  only give  my personal  opinion  on  this issue,  I am not the  Ministry in charge.  We  shouldn’t be asking questions  where women are  somehow  denied  equal  opportunities  just because  someone  who  doesn’t  menstruate has a particular  view about menstruation,”  she said.  Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha  asked in a supplementary question whether the government  would take steps to make it mandatory  for employers to grant  certain  leave  to  women  employees.  

 Irani added that as a menstruating woman herself,  “menstruation  and  the  menstrual cycle  are  not  an obstacle.”  

  “It’s  a natural part of a  woman’s  life journey,” she said. 

  Jha said that  Bihar,  under former  chief minister  Lalu Prasad  Yadav,  was the first state to have a menstrual leave policy. 

  He also asked whether the government  was considering regulating toxic  chemicals used in sanitary napkins. While Irani said production-related issues do  not  fall under  the purview of the  Ministry of  Women and Child  Development, there were  no  complaints regarding  sanitary  napkins  provided by the government. 

  Suvidha  sanitary  napkins are sold  for  Rs 1 under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi  Pariyojana scheme,  an affordable  health  scheme.  

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Violation of congressional security:  4  people  arrested  and  charged under UAPA,  will be brought  to  court today 

  Violation of parliamentary security:  Police sources said  the  defendant  had  traveled to  the capital separately  in recent  days. 

 Parliament security breach: After hours of  questioning,  four people arrested  for breaching Parliament  security  have been charged under the  Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA),  Delhi Police informed.  

 While Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma were arrested for breaking into the Lok  Sabha,  jumping from the  visitors’  gallery and opening  a  smoke  box,  Neelam Azad and Amol Shinde were  arrested  for opening  a  smoke  box in front of  Parliament.  

 A senior police officer said  he has  registered an FIR against them at Parliament Street police station under  sections  153  (intent  to cause  riot only),  120-B (criminal conspiracy), 452  (trespass ),  186  (obstruction of the public).  public servant  discharging  public functions), 353 (assault or criminal force to  restrain  public  servant  from  discharging  his  functions)  of the Indian Penal Code, and  sections  16 and 18 of  the  UAPA.  

 “We have  arrested them  and are  on a hunt for  their associate, Lalit Jha, who is  currently absconding.  The investigation has been handed over to the  counter-intelligence unit  of  the special cell,”  the officer said,  adding that they will produce all the accused before  Patiala House  court  later  today for arrest. hold them  for further investigation. 

  Police sources said  all the accused had arrived in the capital separately  in recent days  and it was Jha who allegedly took them  “to her friend Vicky’s  house  in  Gurgaon”.  

 “The accused started planning the security breach in January, and Manoranjan even  conducted reconnaissance while visiting  the Parliament complex during the  monsoon session,” informed  an  officer. 

 “A few days ago, Manoranjan coordinated with the personal staff of  MP  Pratap Simha,  his local MP, and  applied for  a  visitor’s  pass  on  December 14. The official staff called him on  Thursday. Three to ask  him to  take back the card that  was  issued  for December  13th.  On Wednesday morning, they left  Vicky’s  house in a  taxi with a  radio  and  went to  Parliament. Manoranjan and Sharma went inside, while Jha, Azad and Shinde waited outside,”  the source  said.  

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More than  a week after the  BJP’s landslide  victory, Mohan Yadav  was sworn in  as the new  chief minister  of Madhya Pradesh,  succeeding  Shivraj Singh Chouhan. 

  MLA from Ujjain South, Yadav was elected at a meeting in Bhopal held in the presence of central observers. “I will  fulfill  the responsibility you have given to a small worker with your blessings… I am not worthy of the responsibility you have given to a small worker like me. However, with your love and blessings, I will try to  shoulder this  responsibility,” Yadav  said after being elected. He took  oath in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.  Below  is  the  full list of ministers  who will  be sworn  in as part of  the new Cabinet: 

  👉  Minister: Mohan Yadav 

  ✔️  Deputy  Ministers: Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda  

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Food prices  pushed inflation in  November  to  the highest level in 3 months;  October  PII  at 16-month  high  

 Food prices are  expected  to remain uncertain going  forward, which  was also  highlighted  by the RBI in its latest monetary policy review  released  last week. 

  According to official data released on Tuesday, retail  inflation  rose  to a three-month high of  5.55%  in  November,  driven by  rising  food  prices.  

  Retail  inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was  4.87%  in October. Inflation  has decreased  since  August,  when it  reached 6.83%.  Retail inflation was  5.88%  in November last year.  According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the growth  rate  in  food basket  prices  was  8.7% compared to 6.61%  in October and  4.67%  in November  2022.  

 The Reserve Bank of India has been tasked by the government to ensure retail inflation remains at  4%  with a margin of  2%  on  both sides.  

 In  its  monetary policy  statement  announced last week, the RBI  forecast  CPI inflation at  5.4% in  2023-24, with  5.6%  in the third quarter and  5.2%  in the  previous  quarter. 

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NHAI signs pact  to build  logistics park in Nagpur 

 The  park will  be developed  under  a  public-private partnership, whose partner is  DC Multi Modal Park  (Nagpur), a  special purpose vehicle  launched  by DeltaBulk Shipping India.

The  National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed an agreement with a private company to develop a Rs  673-crore .

Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in  Nagpur, a statement on Tuesday said. ,  spread over an area of  ​​150 acres.  

The  park will  be developed  under  a  public-private partnership, whose partner is  DC Multi Modal Park  (Nagpur), a  special purpose vehicle  launched  by DeltaBulk Shipping India.  This  project  will become Maharashtra’s  first MMLP  under  Prime Minister  Gati  Shakti’s national master plan.  

Under the Bharatmala  project, NHAI’s  National Highways Logistics Management  (NHMLL) subsidiary is tasked with developing  35  multi-modal  logistics parks  across  the country, wherever possible with  partnerships.  public-private  work. The government’s contribution  in  developing  these parks is estimated  at  Rs 50,000 crore. 

 Nagpur logistics  zone  is the fifth  zone allocated  under  this  plan. In  September,  the  deal  was signed for a 400-acre  Multi-Modal Logistics Park  (MMLP)  in Bengaluru  at  a  cost  of  Rs  1,770  crore. 

 The others  are located in Chennai and Indore.  Jogigopa Park  near Guwahati in Assam is  being built  at  a  cost of Rs 693 crore and is expected to be completed this year. 

 The development  of MMLP is a key initiative of the Government of India  aimed at improving  the  country’s cargo  logistics sector by enabling efficient  multi-modal transportation of goods  to  reduce  costs and  overall transit  time, provide efficient warehousing, improve tracking and  tracing  of  shipments,  thereby enhancing the efficiency of the Indian logistics  industry.  

 Nagpur MMLP will be developed in three phases.  Phase I  with an investment of  Rs  137 crore is expected to be completed in two years. The site is strategically  located, about  3 km from Nagpur – Mumbai Maha-Samruddhi Mahamarg on one side and Howrah – Nagpur – Mumbai  railway  line on  the  other side.  The  3.0 km  rail link  from Sindi  railway  station  on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai railway  line  has largely been  completed. 

 MMLP is also  accessible  from  the four-lane Nagpur–Aurangabad,  NH 361.  It  is 48 km from Nagpur International Airport and 56 km from Nagpur  Railway Station.

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DJ Shubham : Making Waves in Mumbai’s Premier Venues

DJ Shubham

DJ Shubham, the 27-year-old musical prodigy from Nagpur, is making waves in the Mumbai music scene with his unmatched talent and infectious beats. Born and raised in Nagpur, DJ Shubham has evolved into a prominent figure in the city’s dynamic nightlife, captivating audiences with his exceptional DJing skills and magnetic stage presence.

From his roots in Nagpur to becoming a celebrated DJ in Mumbai, DJ Shubham’s journey is a testament to his passion and dedication to the craft. Renowned for his versatility and seamless blending of genres, he creates an electric atmosphere that keeps dance floors alive and pulsating.

Currently headquartered in the heart of Mumbai, DJ Shubham has become a sought-after name in the city’s vibrant music scene. His performances at premier venues, including House of Lords, Rhythm & Blues, Raaga, Epic Bar & Club, The House of Mirabella, and many others, have garnered him a dedicated following. His energetic sets have become synonymous with unforgettable nightlife experiences.

DJ Shubham has left an indelible mark on prestigious venues across Mumbai, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the DJ community. As he continues to evolve his sound, audiences can anticipate more electrifying performances and groundbreaking music from this young and talented DJ.

The Finance Minister said the economy is  on  the  right  track and growing the fastest  in the  world  

Responding  to  the  debate on  the need  for  additional subsidies,  Sitharaman said fiscal prudence is the top priority without compromising on social  protection.  

 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman  on  Tuesday  told  Lok Sabha  that  the economy  is on  the right  track  and India has become the  fastest growing  major economy in the world. 

  Responding  to  the  debate on  the need  for  additional subsidies,  Sitharaman said fiscal prudence is the top priority without compromising on social  protection.

  “Our economy is moving in the right  direction…Macroeconomic  fundamentals are  very good.  We have become the  fastest growing  economy.  The  growth  rate  of 7.6%  in the second quarter  is the highest in the  world,”  she said.  The House approved the  supplementary grants,  allowing the government to spend an additional Rs 1.29 lakh crore, of which Rs 58,378 crore  will constitute  the current  financial year’s outflow  and  the  remaining Rs 70,968 crore will be  offset through  savings and  revenue. 

  Replying  to  questions  raised by the  opposition  on BSNL, she said the government has earmarked  a capital of  Rs  11,850 crore for  the  state-run  telecom  company.  She blamed the  company’s current situation on the  10-year UPA  rule.  

 On MNREGA, she said it  is  a  need-based scheme  and the government  has  allocated funds accordingly. So far this  financial year,  Rs 80,000 crore has been allocated. 

 The additional expenditure includes Rs 13,351 crore  on fertilizer  subsidy and about Rs 7,000 crore  on expenditure  by the  Ministry  of Food and Public Distribution. The House also approved  additional  expenditure  of Rs 9,200 crore  by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Rs 14,524 crore by the Ministry of Rural Development  for  MGNREGA. 

  MEA’s total additional expenditure requirement is  Rs 20,000 crore, which  will  be  revised based on a  reduction  in  expenditure of over Rs 9,000 crore. The  budget  deficit  from April to October accounted for  45.6% of the  budget estimate for  the  entire previous fiscal year.  

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Uniculture Manufacturing Pvt Ltd (Barish Tarpaulin): Providing High-Quality Plastic Tarpaulin Products

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