Today in History (October 5th, 2011)
Steve Jobs, born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, was an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc. He was adopted and raised in Cupertino, California. Jobs dropped out of college and, in 1976, co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. His leadership led to ground breaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and he was known for his commitment to innovation and design. Steve Jobs’ charisma and marketing genius made Apple a tech giant. He passed away on October 5, 2011.
Summary of Today’s News
Trio wins Chemistry Nobel for ‘quantum dots
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Alexei Ekimov, Louis Brus, and Moungi Bawendi for their ground breaking work on quantum dots, minuscule crystals with unique properties. These quantum dots have applications in various fields, from LED screens to quantum computing. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences expressed that quantum dots have enormous potential for flexible electronics, sensors, solar cells, and encrypted quantum communication.
ED should give copy of the grounds of arrest: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) must provide individuals arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with a written copy of the grounds for their arrest. The court noted that the law was ambiguous, as it only required the ED to “inform” the arrested person, leading to different procedures across the country.
Women’s quota, panchayats to Parliament.
The Women’s Reservation Bill, now the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 has received presidential approval in India, reserving one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for women. The new law is contingent on delimitation and census, and its implementation may be contentious.
What are the implications of Kevin McCarthy’s ouster?
Kevin McCarthy, the Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has been removed from his position by hardline members within his party, revealing deep divisions between Trump supporters and traditional conservatives. McCarthy’s ambitious rise has come to an end, and this development could affect the Republican Party’s prospects for the 2024 presidential election.
