“IMPORTANT DAYS”

Celebrating World Post Day: Honoring Postal Services

World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October. The event was declared by the 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo as a means to mark the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) creation in 1874.

Theme of 2024

• “150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations”
• This year’s World Post Day recognizes the UPU’s long standing achievements and reinforces its commitment to serve all peoples for the decades and centuries to come.
• The celebration of this historic milestone as we reflect on 150 years of progress and look toward a future where communication remains a driving force for peace, prosperity, and global understanding.

“AWARDS”

John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton Awarded Nobel Prize 2024 in Physics

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 to John J. Hopfield from Princeton University, USA, and Geoffrey E. Hinton from the University of Toronto, Canada. They are being honored for their foundational discoveries and inventions that have advanced the field of machine learning, particularly through the development of artificial neural networks.

Nobel Prize 2024 in Physics – Winner’s Name

1. John J. Hopfield
2. Geoffrey E. Hinton

 “DEFENCE”

Indian Navy Commissions New Deep-Water Survey Vessel

The Indian Navy has received its latest large Survey Vessel for deep water hydrographic mapping specially designed, Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), second of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, steered by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy.

DRDO successfully test the 4th Gen VSHORADS Air defence system

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The tests, conducted in the last two days were carried out against a high-speed target, demonstrating very critical parameters of maximum range and maximum altitude interception. The VSHORADS has been designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and private companies.

Visakhapatnam to host Malabar 2024 from October 8

India will host the joint naval exercise of QUAD nations from October 8 to 18 in Visakhapatnam. Hosted by India, this year’s exercise will see the participation of Australia, Japan, and the United States of America. The exercise, named Malabar 2024, includes sea and harbor phases focusing on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. It features various Indian naval platforms, such as guided missile destroyers, submarines, and fighter aircraft. The Malabar exercise started in 1992 as a US-India drill and evolved into a multilateral event to enhance interoperability and address maritime challenges.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Nitish Kumar Unveils Logo, Mascot for Upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo and mascot for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Scheduled to take place in Rajgir from November 11 to 20, the tournament will feature the mascot named ‘Gudiya,’ inspired by Bihar’s state bird, the sparrow. The unveiling marks a significant step toward creating a vibrant atmosphere for the upcoming championship.