Breakthrough in Brain Activity Could Revolutionize Anxiety and Depression Treatments
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago have made significant strides in understanding brain functions critical to social interactions. They discovered new brain regions that are in constant communication with the amygdala, a key player in processing emotions. This breakthrough, published in the journal Science Advances, could lead to transformative treatments for anxiety and depression. These new regions, part of the social cognitive network, work with the amygdala to regulate emotional responses. The findings suggest potential advancements in treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), offering a less invasive approach to managing these psychiatric conditions.
Hemant Soren to Be Sworn in as Jharkhand CM
Hemant Soren, leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), will be sworn in as Chief Minister on November 28, 2024. This follows his party’s victory in the recent state elections. Soren announced the date for the oath-taking ceremony during a media interaction. The JMM-led alliance secured 56 out of 81 seats in the Jharkhand Assembly, ensuring a strong mandate for Soren’s leadership.
ASEAN-India Trade Talks Progreass in Delhi
The ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) joint committee recently convened in Delhi from November 15-22 to review the bilateral pact. This meeting marks a significant step forward in tariff negotiations, with officials from all ten ASEAN nations participating. The next round of talks is scheduled for February 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
India’s Record-Breaking Victory Over Australia in Historic Test
India made history with a commanding 295-run victory against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at Optus Stadium, Perth. This resounding win, which provided India with a 1-0 series lead, broke a 47-year-old record for their largest victory by runs in Australia. Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar performance, taking eight wickets, while Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal played pivotal roles with their centuries, ensuring a momentous triumph for the team.
COP29 Concludes with $300 Billion Climate Finance Pledge
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku ended with a contentious agreement to triple climate finance for developing nations to $300 billion annually by 2035. This amount, however, has been met with criticism from developing countries like India, which have deemed it insufficient. The pledge aims to address the pressing need for financial support to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, despite the controversy surrounding its adequacy.
Astronomers Discover Enormous New Radio Galaxy
An international team of astronomers, led by Kathleen Charlton from the University of Cape Town, has discovered a colossal new radio galaxy using the MeerKAT radio telescope. This galaxy, known as MGTC J100022.85+031520.4, is one of the largest ever found, stretching about 4.2 million light-years in size. This discovery, part of the MeerKAT International GHz Tiered Extragalactic Exploration (MIGHTEE) survey, provides critical insights into the formation and growth of radio galaxies.
Reetika Hooda Clinches Gold at World Military Championships
In a remarkable achievement for Indian wrestling, Reetika Hooda secured the gold medal in the women’s 76kg category at the World Military Championships. She became the second Indian woman to win gold at this event, following Jyoti Sihag’s victory in the 55kg category just a day earlier. This year marks the first time India has sent a women’s contingent to the World Military Championships, after the armed forces’ decision in 2024 to recruit sportswomen into their ranks. Reetika’s triumph signifies a major milestone for Indian women in wrestling and highlights the growing support for female athletes in the country.