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Teen Prodigy Praggnanandhaa Tops India’s Chess Rankings, Defeating World Champion!!
Key Points:
- 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa beats World Champion Ding Liren at Tata Steel Chess Tournament.
- Victory catapults him past legend Viswanathan Anand as India’s No.1 chess player.
- Praggnanandhaa, 2nd Indian to defeat a reigning world champion in classical chess.
- Anish Giri leads the Masters group, Gukesh and Gujrathi face tough opponents in next round.
50-Year Phone Charge? China Unveils “First-of-its-Kind” Nuclear Battery
Key Points:
- Chinese startup claims 50-year smartphone battery powered by a coin-sized nuclear module.
- Technology: Decaying nuclear isotopes converted into electricity, a previously explored concept now miniaturized.
- Initial battery: 100 microwatts, 3V, plans for 1-watt model by 2025.
- Applications: Smartphones, drones, AI equipment, medical devices, more.
- Safety: Layered design promises safety, exceeding nuclear safety standards.
- Benefits: Long-lasting power, reduced reliance on traditional charging, potential competitive edge for China.
- Concerns: Long-term waste disposal, potential environmental impact, need for more testing.
India Shines in Trust: Global Leader in Business & NGO Trust, But Media & Government Lag
Key Points:
- India tops the charts in Edelman Trust Barometer 2024 for business and NGO trust.
- Globally, developing nations lead in trust perception compared to developed ones.
- India ranks 4th for media trust and 5th for government trust.
- Saudi Arabia leads in government trust, China in media trust.
- Global concerns rise: misinformation, politicized science, information war fears.
- Distrust in governments widespread in many countries.