1) Nitrogen-9: Scientists have recently discovered nitrogen-9 nuclei which contains 7 protons and 2 neutrons.
- It is an unusually high proton-to-neutron ratio.
- This disparity has a critical effect on the isotope’s stability, influencing its decay processes as well as overall behaviour.
- It only exists for one billionth of a nanosecond.
- Nitrogen -9 is an isotope of nitrogen.
- Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes.
- Scientists are hopeful of expanding our current understanding of nuclear theory and quantum mechanics by this study
2) E Prime layer: As per new study, a new layer called “E prime layer” at the outermost part of Earth’s core is a result of surface water penetrating deep into the planet
- This alters the composition of the metallic liquid core’s outermost region proposes.
- This latest research suggests that tectonic plates carrying surface water have transported it deep into the Earth over billions of years.
- This led to the formation of a hydrogen-rich, silicon-depleted layer at the outer core.
- Discovery enhances our comprehension of Earth’s internal mechanisms.
3) Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs): President of India inaugurated EMRS in Odisha.
- EMRS started in 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas to enable them to avail opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors.
- Each school has a capacity of 480 students, catering to students from Class VI to XII.
- EMRSs are set up in States/UTs with grants under Article 275(1) of Constitution.
- Its nodal ministry is Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- Minimum of 15 acres of Land is required for establishing EMRSs
4) Cyclone Midhili: According to recent IMD update, the cyclone storm Midhili, after crossing Bangladesh coast, weakened into a deep depression and later into a depression.
- Cyclonic storm is cyclonic disturbance in which the maximum average surface wind speed is in range of 34 to 47 knots (62 to 88 kmph).
- In deep depression, maximum sustained wind speed lies in the range 28 to 33 knots (50 to 61 kmph).
- Depression is a cyclonic disturbance in which maximum sustained surface wind speed is between 17 and 33 knots (31 and 61 kmph)
Places in News:
1) Argentina (Capital: Buenos Aires):
- Javier Milei won the Argentina’s Presidential elections.
- Political Boundaries
- Country of South America, covering most of southern portion of continent.
- Bounded by Chile (south and west), Bolivia and Paraguay (north), and Brazil, Uruguay, and Atlantic Ocean (east).
- Geographical features
- Terrain: Rich plains of Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border.
- Highest Point: Cerro Aconcagua
- Major rivers: Parana, Paraguay, Uruguay etc.
