Launch Of Tanager-1: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Tanager-1 satellite to detect major emitters of carbon dioxide and methane. Tanager-1 will use imaging spectrometer technology to measure wavelengths of light that are reflected by Earth’s surface. Methane and Carbon dioxide absorb different wavelengths of light, leaving spectral “fingerprints” that the imaging […]
Month: September 2024
Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver In Men’s Discus Throw F56
Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver In Men’s Discus Throw F56: India’s Yogesh Kathuniya won the silver medal in the men’s discus throw F56 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on September 2. The 27-year-old Indian para-athlete secured the medal with his season-best throw of 42.22m in the final.
V. Satish Kumar Takes Additional Charge as IOCL Chairman
V. Satish Kumar Takes Additional Charge as IOCL Chairman: V. Satish Kumar, the director (marketing) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), has assumed additional charge as the chairman, following the completion of Shrikant Madhav Vaidya’s tenure. Kumar, who has been with IOCL for 35 years, has held key positions across various regions and led significant […]
7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024
7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024: The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched today at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a significant step towards enhancing nutrition awareness and well-being across the nation.
Prime Minister Modi Releases Commemorative Stamp for 75 Years of Supreme Court
Prime Minister Modi Releases Commemorative Stamp for 75 Years of Supreme Court: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Preethi Pal Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Two Paralympic Medals In Athletics
Preethi Pal Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Two Paralympic Medals In Athletics: At Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian Para Athlete Preethi Pal secured yet another medal for India, clinching a Bronze medal in the Women’s 200 meters – T35 Final. She won the medal with a personal best timing of 30.01 seconds.
Economic Times World Leaders Forum
Economic Times World Leaders Forum: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi, where he highlighted India’s economic growth, governance, and global ambitions. India’s Economic Growth PM Modi emphasized that India’s economy has grown by 90% over the last decade, significantly outpacing the global economy’s 35% growth.
Nishad Kumar’s Silver Jump Adds To India’s Medal Haul At Paris Paralympics
Nishad Kumar’s Silver Jump Adds To India’s Medal Haul At Paris Paralympics: India’s Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the men’s T47 high jump final at the Paris Paralympics on September 2. Kumar, who previously claimed silver in Tokyo, recorded his season-best jump of 2.04 meters to finish in second place.
Bihar’s Rajgir To Host 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy
Bihar’s Rajgir To Host 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: Hockey India announced that the upcoming Hockey Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will be held in Rajgir from November 11 to 20. The tournament will take place at the newly constructed Rajgir Hockey Stadium
GST Collections Increase by 10% to ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in August
GST Collections Increase by 10% to ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in August: In August 2024, India’s GST collections reached ₹1.75 lakh crore, marking a 10% year-on-year growth compared to ₹1.59 lakh crore in August 2023. This increase reflects robust domestic consumption and higher imports.
