Three actions PhD-holders should take to land their next job
A recent article in Nature Journal [Nature Journal] suggests three key actions PhDs can take to improve their job search:
What is CAA rule in India?
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed in December 2019, is a controversial law in India that amends the Citizenship Act of 1955. The law aims to expedite citizenship for immigrants belonging to minority religious communities – Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists, and Christians – who have come to India from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh facing … Read more
Electoral bonds: As SC turns down SBI plea, what we know about the scheme
The Supreme Court on Monday (March 11) denied SBI’s (SBI’s) request for an extension to comply with the court’s prior order to disclose information relating to the electoral bonds. This court pointing out that the required information is already in SBI, ordered the SBI to release the information before the close of the business hours … Read more
Dwarka Expressway Technical Specifications:
Length: Lanes: Speed Limit: Construction: Interchanges and Underpasses: Service Roads: Safety Features: Additional Notes: Dwarka Expressway Review: A High-Speed Corridor with Room for Improvement The Dwarka Expressway, also known as the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, is a high-speed corridor connecting Dwarka in Delhi to NH-48 in Gurgaon. It’s a major artery for traffic movement between the two … Read more
JRF Jobs in Physics of the Central University of Rajasthan
Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the following assignment in a purely time bound research project undertaken in the Department of Physics of the Central University of Rajasthan. 1 Name of the Temporary Post Junior Research Fellow – 01 2 Name of the Sponsoring Agency Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department … Read more
Mortar in Masonry: The Glue that Holds it All Together
Mortar plays a crucial role in masonry construction, acting as the binding agent that holds blocks, bricks, or stones together. It creates a seamless surface, fills gaps, distributes weight evenly, and sometimes even adds decorative touches. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what mortar is and its various aspects: Composition: Types of Mortar: Properties and Performance: … Read more
Overburden Pressure: A Deep Dive
Overburden pressure, also known as lithostatic pressure, is a fundamental concept in geology and geotechnical engineering. It refers to the pressure exerted by the weight of overlying rock and sediment layers at a specific depth within the Earth’s crust. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects: Understanding the Pressure: Importance and Applications: Types of Overburden … Read more
Plate Girder Bridge: Technical Description
Definition: A plate girder bridge is a type of bridge where the primary load-bearing members are plate girders. These girders are typically fabricated from welded steel plates, forming an I-beam or box-girder cross-section. They offer a high strength-to-weight ratio and can span longer distances than rolled steel beams. Key Components: Types of Plate Girder Bridges: … Read more
Wall Footing: Technical Description
A wall footing is a structural element that serves as the foundation for a wall. It distributes the weight of the wall and any superimposed loads safely and evenly into the underlying soil or other supporting structure. Here’s a breakdown of its key technical aspects: Function: Design factors: Construction methods: Types of wall footings: Additional … Read more
Shear Vane Test: Measuring Soil Strength In-Situ
The shear vane test is a simple, in-situ field test used to assess the undrained shear strength of cohesive soils like clays, silts, and some soft clays. It provides a quick and inexpensive way to evaluate soil strength for various applications, including: Equipment: The test primarily utilizes a shear vane apparatus, consisting of a thin-walled … Read more