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➢ National Philosophy Day, ➢ World Fisheries Day, ➢ World Television Day, ➢ 1947: The first postage stamps of independent India were issued, ➢ 1987: Birthday of actress Neha Sharma, ➢ 1970: Death of Chandrasekhar Venkataraman, Indian physicist and Nobel laureate, and ➢ 2020: Death of Telangana politician Vajja Venkaiah, and ➢ Birth of Anandiben […]
In a whimsical yet strategic move, SpaceX included an unusual passenger on its sixth Starship test flight: a banana. The fruit was secured inside the spacecraft’s cargo hold. This is not a dumb move as the banana’s primary role was to act as a zero-gravity indicator, a tradition in spaceflight where a small object is […]
➢ Universal Children’s Day, ➢ Black Consciousness Day, ➢ 1750: Birth of King Tipu Sultan of Mysore, ➢ 1858: Birth of Bengal scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose, ➢ 1910: Death of Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, ➢ 1925: Birth of social activist Chukka Ramaiah, ➢ 1956: Birth of Telugu director Vamsi, ➢ 1963: Death of music director […]
Blue Origin’s NS-28 mission, set for November 22, 2024, will launch six passengers, including Emily Calandrelli and Marc and Sharon Hagle, from its West Texas facility. The 10-12 minute suborbital flight offers weightlessness and stunning Earth views. The mission also includes an educational program for students via SpaceKids Global. This marks the ninth crewed flight […]
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket launched with President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk observing. However, the booster stage failed to be caught by the “chopstick” arms, unlike last month’s successful demonstration. Instead, it splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. The test marked the fastest turnaround between Starship flights, advancing Musk’s Mars ambitions and NA...
India unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a moon-orbiting space station by 2040. This aims to establish a sustainable human presence beyond Earth’s orbit. The proposed station will facilitate crewed lunar missions and support scientific research. This represents a significant milestone in India’s growing space exploration efforts. ISRO outlined a phased approach to achieve this ...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs. 213 crore on Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. However, Meta has stated it will not pay the fine, as it plans to appeal the decision. The company clarified that the update introduced in 2021 does not violate personal privacy, and assured […]
➢ 1951: The day when the first Finance Commission was formed, ➢ 1806: Death of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, ➢ 1828: Birth of Indian freedom fighter Jhansi Lakshmibai, ➢ 1917: Birth of former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, ➢ 1960: Birth of senior actor Subhalekha Sudhakar, ➢ 1973: Birth of star actress Shakila, […]
GSAT-20, the most advanced communication satellite developed by the ISRO, has been successfully launched. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carried GSAT-20 into orbit in a landmark mission. The launch took place on Tuesday at Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. After a 34-minute journey, it was deployed into orbit. ISRO’s Master Control Facility in Hassan will now oversee […]
The Pitch Drop Experiment, started in 1927 by Thomas Parnell at the University of Queensland, is the world’s longest-running scientific experiment. It demonstrates the incredibly slow flow of pitch, a substance 100 billion times more viscous than water. Despite its glacial pace, only nine drops have fallen in nearly a century. Scientists predict it could […]
The OnePlus Nord 4 5G smartphone boasts a sleek design, featuring a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, it ensures fast performance and efficiency. The device offers a 50MP primary camera, 16MP front camera, and a 4500mAh battery with 80W fast charging. With […]
A study by CII and FMS Delhi highlights that hiring employees from geographically dispersed locations can promote balanced development and ease pressure on major cities in India. Titled ‘Work-from-Home: Benefits and Costs: an Exploratory Study in the Indian Context’, the research explores how COVID-19 has reshaped employment, with work-from-home emerging as a key change in […]
The use of Aadhaar card for various purposes has increased significantly, but correcting errors in Aadhaar comes with strict conditions. To change the date of birth, individuals must provide their educational and birth certificates. In a significant move, the AP govt has decided to ease this process for illiterates, allowing the change of date of […]
➢ Republic Day of Latvia, ➢ National Princess Day, ➢ 1945: Birthday of Former Sri Lankan President Mahindra Rajapaksa, ➢ 1962: Death of physicist Niels Bohr, ➢ 1963: Launch of first push button telephone services, ➢ 1971: Death of Telugu film director Vedantham Raghavaiah, ➢ 1984: Birth of Tamil and Telugu star film actress Nayan […]
A study from Amsterdam University Medical Center reveals that gender-affirming hormone therapy can change skeletal size only if puberty was suppressed during adolescence. Presented at the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting, the research enhances understanding of sex hormones’ impact on the skeleton and could improve counselling for transgender individuals.