India has become the 4th country to demonstrate space docking: India has become the 4th country—after the US, Russia, and China—to demonstrate space docking and undocking capabilities.ISRO autonomously undocked two satellites i.e., SDX01 (the Chaser) and SDX02 (the Target) in space, reinforcing India’s ability to conduct complex orbital maneuvers essential for future space missions.Space Docking […]
Day: March 19, 2025
Chhareda Panchayat Water Conservation Model
Chhareda Panchayat Water Conservation Model: Rajasthan’s Chhareda panchayat in Dausa district has become a model for water conservation, where farm ponds have boosted agricultural output and farmer income.IIT-Kharagpur alumnus Vipra Goyal’s initiative has led to the construction of 250 farm ponds, helping mitigate groundwater depletion and water scarcity.Rajasthan’s Chhareda panchayat water conservation model focuses on […]
Supersolid Light
Supersolid Light: Italian scientists have demonstrated that light can exist as a supersolid, combining solid-like structure with frictionless flow.Supersolid light is a rare quantum state where light exhibits both the rigid structure of a solid and the frictionless flow of a superfluid.Previously, supersolidity had only been observed in Bose-Einstein condensates(BECs) a state of matter that […]
Ana Sagar Lake : Supreme court Direction
Ana Sagar Lake : Supreme court Direction The Supreme Court has directed the Rajasthan government to demolish the illegal Seven Wonders Park near Anasagar Lake, Ajmer within six months, citing environmental concerns and violations of wetland laws.Ana Sagar Lake is located in Ajmer district, Rajasthan, India.It is an artificial lake (man-made lake). Constructed between 1135-1150 […]
Maharashtra Inaugurates First-Ever Temple Dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhiwandi
Maharashtra Inaugurates First-Ever Temple Dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhiwandi: Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the state’s first-ever temple dedicated to the Maratha king. The inauguration took place in Bhiwandi, Thane, on the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary. The temple stands as a symbol of his heroism, […]
Human Coronavirus HKU1 Detected in Kolkata Woman
Human Coronavirus HKU1 Detected in Kolkata Woman: A recent case of human coronavirus HKU1 has been reported in Kolkata, raising concerns among the public. However, medical experts clarify that HKU1 is not a new virus; it was first identified in 2005 and is generally linked to mild respiratory illnesses. Unlike Covid-19, this virus does not […]
India’s GDP to Reach $5.7 Trillion
India’s GDP to Reach $5.7 Trillion: According to Morgan Stanley, India’s GDP is projected to expand to $5.7 trillion by fiscal 2028, making it the third-largest economy in the world, surpassing Germany and Japan. Currently the fifth-largest economy, India is expected to overtake Japan by 2026 to become the fourth-largest. The country’s share in global […]
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Appointed as CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Appointed as CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), replacing Professor Abhay Karandikar, who was previously acting as the CEO.The Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary, Professor Abhay Karandikar, officially handed over […]
BEL Signs ₹2,906 Crore Deal with MoD for Indigenous LLTR (Ashwini) Radar
BEL Signs ₹2,906 Crore Deal with MoD for Indigenous LLTR (Ashwini) Radar: India’s air defence capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the procurement of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini. The radar, developed indigenously by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), is […]
US Travel Ban 2025
US Travel Ban 2025: US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a travel ban on citizens from 43 countries in 2025. The proposed ban, which is still under review, categorizes countries into three lists—Red, Orange, and Yellow—based on the severity of restrictions. The Red List consists of 11 countries facing complete visa suspension, while the […]
