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• A Barometer is an instrument used to measure air (atmospheric) pressure.
• It helps in weather forecasting by measuring changes in atmospheric pressure.
• The mercury barometer is the oldest type of barometer.
• It was invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643.
• Barometers are widely used in meteorology and aviation.

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• SWF stands for Small Web Format.
• It was used for animations, games, and interactive web content.
• Developed by FutureWave Software, later taken over by Macromedia and Adobe Systems
• Type of format: Vector graphics animation

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• Full name: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
• Founded: 27 September 1925.
• Founder: Keshav Baliram Hedgewar.
• Headquarters: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
• Main purpose: Promotes Hindu cultural identity and organization in Indian society.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was jointly awarded to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford. 

They were recognized for their research on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.

Additional Information:

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won Nobel Prize in economics in 2025.

Awarded for their groundbreaking contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth.

Joel Mokyr & Peter Howitt belongs to the USA. 

Philippe Aghion belongs to the UK. 

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• Contour lines on a map connect points that have the same elevation (height) above sea level.

Additional information:

• Isotherms: Connect points of equal temperature.
• Isohyets: Connect points of equal rainfall.
• Isobars: Connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.
• Isobaths: Connect points of equal water depth.

Last verified on 15-10-2026

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World Standards Day (or International Standards Day) is observed on 14th October annually to spread awareness about the importance of standardization to the global economy. 

Theme 2025: Shared Vision for a Better World

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.

Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment 

Theme 2025: Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families

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The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African jurist and human rights champion Navanethem "Navi" Pillay.

Honored for her lifelong efforts to promote peace and uphold international law.

Awarded by Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway.

Additional Information:

Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 for promoting democratic rights in her country.

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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded jointly to Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan "for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis".

About Chemistry Nobel Prize 2025

Scientists awarded: Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi

Field of study: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)

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• Winner: The Architects of AI.
• Announcement date: 11 December 2025.
• Organization: TIME magazine, USA.

Additional information:

• 2024: Donald Trump was named Person of the Year.
• 2023: Taylor Swift was named Person of the Year.

Last verified on 15-10-2026