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➢ World Pulses Day, ➢ National Deworming Day, ➢ National Umbrella Day, ➢ 1904: Japan and Russia declare war, ➢ 1911: Postal delivery began by airplane in India, ➢ 1931: New Delhi city officially opened, ➢ 2010: Death of Indian economist and 1st planning commission member KN Raj, and ➢ 1990: Birth of background singer […]
The Indian Space Research Organization is preparing for another launch. ISRO and NASA are jointly preparing to launch a satellite called ‘NISAR,’ which weighs 2,800 kg. At the end of March, the Satish Dhawan Space Center has taken steps to launch it from the second launch pad. The satellite will be set up in the […]
Hemi Jahangir Baba was a renowned Indian nuclear scientist, known as the father of the Indian nuclear program. He played a pivotal role in the development of nuclear energy and was instrumental in the establishment of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Baba’s contributions to nuclear research earned him national recognition.
The ISRO clicked the photo of Maha Kumbh Mela at Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj from space. ISRO captures images with India’s modern optical satellites and day and night visuals capable of Radarsat, the National Remote Sensing Center in Hyderabad. It shows a great infrastructure of Maha Kumbh Mela, where about 40 crore people are expected to […]
Xiaomi’s subsidiary, Poco, has launched two new smartphones in the domestic market under the X7 series: the X7 5G and X7 Pro 5G. The X7 5G is priced at Rs. 21,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant and Rs. 23,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant. On the first day of the sale, a Rs. 1,000 discount coupon is […]
The ISRO team visited the Tirumala temple, where a sample of the PSLV C-60 rocket was placed at the feet of Lord Venkateswara, and a special pooja was performed. Meanwhile, the PSLV C-60 rocket is set to be launched from Sriharikota tonight. ISRO will launch two satellites, named Spadex, aboard this rocket.
Vikram Sarabhai, known as the founder of ISRO, played a key role in India’s space program. Born on August 12, 1919, he was a visionary who established INCOSPAR, which later became ISRO. Sarabhai’s contributions were instrumental in shaping space ambitions. He passed away on Dec 30, 1971, leaving a lasting legacy in space exploration.
The launch countdown for PSLV C60 began on Sunday at 8:58 PM at the SHAR in Sriharikota, AP. Scientists have scheduled a 25-hour countdown for this mission. The PSLV C60 is set to enter orbit at 9:58 PM tonight. Notably, the objective of this mission is to develop technology capable of docking and undocking two […]
➢ National Bacon Day, ➢ 1879: Birth of the mystic Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi, ➢ 1968: Death of Trigueli, the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, ➢ 1971: Death of Vikram Sarabhai, Indian physicist and founder of ISRO, ➢ 1973: Death of Telugu film actor Chittoor Nagaiah, ➢ 2006: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was executed.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is all set to launch the PSLV C60 rocket from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, AP. The countdown for the launch will begin at 8:58 PM tonight. The rocket is scheduled to be launched on December 30 at 9:58 PM, following […]
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is set to ban single-use plastic across the city starting January 1, 2025. GVMC Mayor Harivenkatakumari and Commissioner Sampath Kumar chaired a review meeting to discuss alternatives to single-use plastic items. They have instructed authorities to strictly enforce the new rules.
Himachal Pradesh is bustling with tourists visiting popular spots ahead of the New Year. Officials reported that over 30,000 people visited Manali during the week, with around 10,000 vehicles entering the town. More than 20,000 tourists are expected to visit the hill station on New Year’s Day.
Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, is a renowned Indian industrialist and philanthropist. He served as the chairman of the Tata Group from 1990 to 2012 and played a key role in expanding the conglomerate globally. Under his leadership, Tata Motors acquired Jaguar Land Rover, and the group also launched the Tata Nano.
➢ National Short Film Day, ➢ National Download Day, ➢ 1885: The formation of the Indian National Congress, ➢ 1612: Discovery of Neptune, ➢ 1932: Birth of Dhirubhai Ambani, Indian business tycoon and founder of Reliance Industries and ➢ 1937: Birth of Ratan Tata, Indian industrialist who headed the Tata Group from 1990 to 2012.
A study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that commercial tea bags made from polymer-based materials release millions of microplastics and nanoplastics when brewed. Tea bags made of nylon-6, polypropylene, and cellulose were found to release significant amounts of nano-sized particles, which can be absorbed by the body, posing potential health risks.