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Introduction            India, the Medieval period stretches nearly a thousand years. It began in 800 CE and continued till 1800 CE. Further divided into two phases, the early Medieval period deals with the history of powerful dynasties such as the Palas, Rajputs, Rashtrakutas and the Cholas. The rule of the Afghans, Turks and the Mughals occurred in the late Medieval period (from 1300 to 1800 CE).

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was shared by Carolyn Bertozzi (US), Morton Meldal (Denmark), and Barry Sharpless (US) for their research on "click chemistry," or the snipping together of molecules.               For their work on "click chemistry," or the slicing together of molecules, Carolyn Bertozzi, Morton Meldal, and Barry Sharpless have been jointly given the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. In "click" chemistry, chemicals that are found in live cells are linked together. Their research is used to investigate cells, monitor biological processes, and develop medications for the treatment of cancer.            At the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, today, winners were announced by Johan Aqvist, a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel committee acknowledged their contribution to science and applauded them for making chemistry practical.                 ...

According to the Nobel Prize committee, Svante Pääbo received the honour "for his discoveries relating the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution." Nobel Prize 2022 :    Svante Pääbo, a Swedish geneticist, was given the Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology for 2022 on Monday. The Nobel Prize committee stated that Svante Pääbo received the honour "for his discoveries relating the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution."                 It is given by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute and is worth 10 million Swedish crowns ($900,357). It is regarded as the most prestigious honour in the scientific community.                  The Neanderthal, an ancient relative of modern humans, had its genome sequenced thanks to Svante Pääbo's groundbreaking study, the Nobel Prize committee said in announcing the award. Additionally, he produced the stunning discovery of ...

The appointment of Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan occurs as the armed services are going through a comprehensive reform. New Delhi: On Tuesday, the centre named retired Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS).  The appointment of Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan comes over a year after the last defence chief perished in a helicopter crash and in the midst of a comprehensive reform of the armed forces.                   China's expanding force presence along the border has alarmed the centre, and disputes—including deadly battles in the Himalayas in 2020—have long been a source of unease.  After retiring from active duty last year, Lt Gen Chauhan (retd), who is known as a "China expert," has been advising the national security adviser.                According to a late-Wednesday announcement from the defence ministry, he will assume the position of chief of the military s...

 For a three-year term, Dr. Rajiv Bahl has been named the new director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and secretary of the department of health.  New Delhi :  For a three-year term, Dr. Rajiv Bahl has been named the new director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and secretary of the department of health. At the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Bahl presently oversees the research on maternity, newborn child, and adolescent health in the department of maternal, neonatal child, and adolescent health and ageing.                  The extended term of his predecessor, Dr. Balram Bhargava, as secretary of the Department of Health Research and director general of ICMR concluded in July. On April 16, 2018, Bhargava was chosen for the position and given a four-year term. Dr. Rajiv Bahl's appointment has been approved by the Cabinet's Appointments Committee. Regarding the ICMR : ...

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Friday that it had created a microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) that is ten times less expensive than ones that are imported. New Delhi :   The MPK will gain from above-knee amputees walking with a natural stride, claims the ISRO.  The artificial limb with microprocessors gives the amputee more capabilities than the passive limbs without microprocessors do.  According to the space agency, the MPK allowed an amputee to move roughly 100 metres along a hallway without much assistance, and work is being done to improve the performance.                 Under an MOU with the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD), Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD (D)), and the Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation of India, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO, is developing these smart MPKs (ALIMCO). ...

 At Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi, former vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu published a selection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches. New Delhi :   At Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi, former vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu published a selection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches. At an event here hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the book "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas" Prime Minister Narendra Modi Speaks (May 2019-May 2020)" was released in the presence of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu stated during the book's launch that the book provides readers with a glimpse into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India's future and a clear blueprint of the trip ahead through his talks on many issues of national significance. The book's main idea is this:  The 86 speeches the prime minister gave on a variety of topics are the centre of the book. The book depicts t...