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Today's Headlines - 15 January 2024

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Gender Disparities in Financial Inclusion

GS Paper III

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Gender disparities in India's financial inclusion emphasize the need for tailored services for women.


Can cloud seeding answer India's growing problem of uneven rains?

GS Paper III

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The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) reported that the CAIPEEX experiment showed rainfall could be enhanced by up to 46±13% at certain locations and an average of 18±2.6% over a 100 square kilometre area over the rain shadow region of Solapur.


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Arctic Blast: The concept and its effect in the US

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After months of record-breaking warm temperatures, much of the U.S. is facing a harsh, fast-approaching blast of frigid air from the Arctic that could cause 0° Fahrenheit temperature in the mid-west and great lakes.


Narsingh Hanuman Mandir in Old Delhi

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The oldest Vaishnav paintings can now be found inside Narsingh Hanuman Temple on the corner of Old Delhi’s Esplanade Road Cycle in chandni chowk. 


India develops Ugram Rifle

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Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled an indigenously developed rifle named ‘Ugram’ in less than 100 days.


Medical care on India’s trains

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The Indian Railways transports more than 2.3 crore passengers daily. Catering to the health needs of this population is its responsibility. 


Lakshadweep and its Ecological Fragility

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Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lakshadweep, promoting tourism on the island and setting off a social media war between Maldivian politicians, government officials, and Indian social media users.


Badminton Shuttle: Nylon or Feathers?

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Recently, Physics of Fluids, a journal by the American Institute of Physics, published a research paper that explored the aerodynamic performance of nylon shuttles at different flight speeds.