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IIT Ropar Discovers Rare Metal ‘Tantalum’ In Sutlej River, Punjab
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, have made a groundbreaking discovery of tantalum, a rare metal, in the sand of the Sutlej River in Punjab. Tantalum is a lustrous, hard, transition metal that is highly resistant to corrosion. It is used in a variety of products, including electronics, capacitors, and medical implants.
Key Points
- The discovery was made by a team of researchers led by Dr. Resmi Sebastian of IIT Ropar.
- The team was working on an unrelated project when they stumbled upon the tantalum.
- The presence of tantalum in the Sutlej River could have significant implications for the Indian economy.
- Tantalum is a critical metal that is used in a variety of high-tech products.
- The discovery could lead to the development of a new domestic source of tantalum, that’s it for first general knowledge quiz facts .
Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur Launches 17th Film Bazaar At IFFI, Goa
Anurag Singh Thakur, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affairs & Sports, launched the 17th edition of Film Bazaar, South Asia’s largest film market at Marriott Resort, Goa.
Key Points
- Anurag Singh Thakur launched the 17th edition of Film Bazaar.
- The Film Bazaar is a marketplace of ideas for filmmakers, producers, and storytellers.
- The Indian media & entertainment industry is growing at an annual rate of 20%.
- The Film Bazaar showcases a diverse selection of films from around the world.
- The Co-Production Market features documentaries from seven countries.
- The Viewing Room showcases 190 submissions.
- The Book to Box Office segment highlights the relationship between literature and cinema.
- The VFX & Tech Pavilion showcases the latest innovations in filmmaking.
- The 10 Recommended Films span various genres.
- Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to international and Indian producers, distributors, festival programmers, financiers, and sales agents.
- The Film Bazaar plays a pivotal role in connecting local filmmakers with global producers and distributors, that’s it for Second general knowledge quiz facts.
SATHI Program Faces Cancellation Under Department of Science and Technology
Key Points
- The SATHI program has been canceled under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
- The cancellation has raised concerns about the future of research funding in India.
- The NRF Bill, which envisions a centralized body for research funding, is expected to be introduced soon.
- The NRF Bill is expected to rely heavily on private sector investments.
- Academics are concerned that the NRF will lead to a shift in research priorities away from fundamental research towards market-driven projects, that’s it for third general knowledge quiz facts.
IISR-Kozhikode develops game-changing high-yielding black pepper variety ‘IISR Chandra.’
Key Points
- The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode has developed a new high-yielding black pepper variety named ‘IISR Chandra.’
- The variety was developed using a novel approach that involves crossing two distinct pepper varieties and then back-crossing the hybrid with one of the parent varieties.
- ‘IISR Chandra’ has the potential to yield an impressive 7.5 kg of pepper per vine and has the capability to outperform and potentially replace some of the reigning black pepper varieties currently in cultivation.
- The Institute has completed the whole genome sequencing of ‘IISR Chandra’ and plans to extend licenses for commercial production to interested individuals, farmers, and nurseries, that’s it For the Last General Knowledge Quiz Facts.
