Today in History (October 4th, 1947)
Max Planck, was a prominent German theoretical physicist known for his pioneering work in quantum theory. He introduced the Planck constant and established the foundation for quantum mechanics, earning him the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1918. His contributions revolutionized our understanding of atomic and subatomic behavior, influencing subsequent physicists and leaving a lasting legacy in modern physics. He was died on October 4, 1947
Summary of Today’s News
News Click founder arrested under UAPA
The Delhi police have arrested Prabir Purkayastha, founder and Editor in Chief of News Click, and its Human Resources head, Amit Chakraborty, in connection with an alleged terrorism case. They questioned 46 individuals, including journalists, authors, academics, and contributors associated with the news portal, seizing their devices. The arrests are related to events such as the Delhi communal riots, the CAA agitation, and the farmers’ protest, etc.
The shutdown of the Afghan embassy
The closure of the Afghan Embassy in Delhi marks a significant development in Afghanistan-India relations. The embassy, representing the deposed Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, had been operating as a “stateless mission” after the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. While formal diplomatic ties have not resumed due to India’s concerns about human rights abuses by the Taliban, informal engagement continues, with India maintaining a “technical team” in Kabul and flights between the countries.
EWS ruling may help case for breaching 50% quota ceiling
The Supreme Court upheld the 10% quota for economically weaker sections (EWS) among forward castes. This decision may lead backward classes to seek reservations beyond the 50% ceiling limit, based on data from a recent caste-based survey in Bihar. The EWS judgment excluded certain groups from the EWS quota, but the majority verdict argued that the 50% reservation limit was not rigid and could be adjusted as needed to achieve an all-inclusive society.
Trio wins Nobel Prize in physics for finding a way to ‘see’ electrons
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier for their pioneering research using ultrafast light pulses, measured in attoseconds, to study electrons within atoms and molecules. Their innovative technique enables the observation of rapid changes and movements that were previously impossible to track, with potential applications in electronics and medical diagnostics.
