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Week 74
A new challengeš
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Our country is at an all-time low, with most of us hoping that this is all just a bad dream. India's loss has affected us greatly, and the players even greater. Unlike the previous losses, our nation has stood by our players after the defeat and supported them for their valiant efforts, resulting in a record-breaking season.
This week's news was highlighted by multiple tragedies all over the world, numerous threats to our livelihood, and a few interesting articles. Make sure to stay till the end of the newsletter to read all about this week's handpicked news!
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Markets
Market News
Friday's stock market story unfolded with the benchmark equity indices donning a frown. The NSE Nifty 50 played a downward tune, ending 7.30 points or 0.04% below the high notes at 19,790.55. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex wrapped up the trading session with a slight melancholy, down by 47.77 points or 0.07% at 65,970.04. The broader indices decided to spice things up with a mixed finale, showcasing Smallcap and Midcap stocks as the real headliners stealing the show. Amidst the market symphony, the Bank Nifty index broke into a cheerful melody, gaining a notable 191.60 points or 0.44%, ultimately settling at a harmonious 43,769.10.Another eye-catching statistic has been the rise of the Great Britain Pound over the Indian Rupee. The Pound has increased by a value of 2 rupees in the past week!
Super Animals?
The northern U.S. states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana are in a predicament as they grapple with a significant swine-related threat. The surge in Canada's resilient and challenging-to-eradicate "super pigs" population has forced these states to implement measures to prevent the spillover of this piggy population. The situation has sparked concerns, leading to proactive efforts to address the unique challenge posed by these formidable feral hogs.
Originating in Canada's Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, these crossbreed pigs combine the size and fertility of domestic swine with the survival skills of wild Eurasian boar. Their ability to tunnel under snow during cold winters makes them elusive and resilient. Scientists label them the "most invasive animal on the planet," emphasizing the urgency of addressing their impact.You never know with nature these days. As soon as you feel like there isn't much more to be found, it throws a curveball at you! What are your thoughts on these superanimals?
Word of the week!
The word for this week is:
abnegate
" AB-nih-gayt
"
if you abnegate your responsibilities, you deny them and refuse to do what those responsibilities require. Abnegate can also mean "to surrender or relinquish," especially in contexts in which someone is abandoning their own desires or interests.
The letter outlined ways in which the mayor had abnegated his responsibilities to the city's employees.
Deepfake AI - A threat to humanity.
As technology continues to advance, deepfake technology has become a significant global concern. Deepfakes are convincingly fabricated videos generated by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms trained on online footage. These videos manipulate facial appearances through sophisticated deep generative methods, raising serious concerns about the potential misuse and spread of misinformation in various contexts.The system came to be known for serious harm when the Prime Minister of India fell victim to its abilities. India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) declared on November 24th that it will provide social media companies with a tight deadline of seven days to align their terms of service and other policies with Indian laws and regulations. This initiative is aimed at addressing concerns related to the hosting of deepfakes on these platforms, emphasizing the urgency for swift compliance with local standards.
Countless videos have been posted and it is only after a few days that people find the original and deem the videos void. The AI has shaken people's confidence all over the world and there's one thing we should know, that is not to believe everything you see on the internet.
Quiz
It's difficult this week!
If E times ILE equals BANISH, and TE times T equals BOOK, what does TO times IN equal?
A. BREATH
B. TEASER
C. RUTABAGA
D. POISON
E. COPPER
(answer mentioned below)
Eyes 'talking' to the ear.
In a captivating study, researchers have unearthed a unique form of communication between the eyes and ears. The study revealed that microphones strategically positioned in the ear canal can capture subtle sounds generated by movements of the eyeballs. This discovery sheds light on a previously unnoticed aspect of sensory interaction, showcasing the intricate ways in which different sensory organs communicate.The breakthrough finding enables scientists to discern the direction in which a person is looking. The imperceptible sounds, associated with the contraction of ear muscles triggered by signals from eye movements, provide a unique auditory signature that allows for the determination of gaze direction. This novel insight into the connection between eye movements and subtle ear sounds opens up possibilities for advancements in fields such as human-computer interaction and neuroscientific research.The study is a crucial development as researchers also suggested that understanding these subtle noises could potentially lead to the development of innovative clinical tests for hearing.
India news
1. The Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday (Nov 21) that it concluded
with India in the Bay of Bengal, with an aim to bolster security ties between the two nations.
2. 41 workers are trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand with no way out. The wait for the workers to see light has been going on for more than two weeks now. Arnold Dix, an expert, says that removing the workers from the tunnel is like performing the 'finest heart surgery'.
3. The Indian Supreme Court might consider the petitions regarding t
made a few weeks ago.
4. A drunk teen in Delhi was seen breaking into a sadistic dance after
on Tuesday.
5. A man in Uttar Pradesh strangulates his son with a mobile phone charger for switching off the TV during the ICC World Cup finals on Sunday. Many such suicide and death cases have been reported all over India after their loss in the match.
Other news
1. China is taken by
which spread rapidly among children. WHO commenced immediate investigations and came to the conclusion that no unusual pathogens were detected.
2. 'Sugar dating' makes a
after a 26-year-old woman threw detergent in his eyes.
3. The world's largest iceberg, bigger than Greater London, is
. The iceberg named A23a has scientists all around the world focused on its movements.
4. More than
in the EU due to toxic air since 2021, and around half the deaths could have been avoided if the pollution had been reduced to the amount suggested by doctors.
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Quiz Answer: POISONReplace every instance of the word "times" with an 'X'.
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Written by: Hamza Bamboat
Edited by: Adnan Bahrainwala