Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7: Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7, a new quasi-satellite of Earth; it was first spotted by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii. 2025 PN7 belongs to the Arjuna asteroid class, named after the mythical figure Arjuna of the Mahabharata, symbolizing its fast, elusive nature. Quasi-Satellite Classification: 2025 PN7 is […]
Day: September 24, 2025
Extreme Nuclear Transients
Extreme Nuclear Transients: Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are a newly discovered class of cosmic explosions, even more powerful than gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are the most intense flashes of electromagnetic radiation.Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are powered by the accumulation of stellar debris from massive stars, at least three times the mass of the Sun, which […]
India approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026
India approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026: Reports suggest India is also considering “bodyguard satellites” to protect its space assets after near-miss incidents.Satellites are the backbone for communication, navigation (NavIC), weather forecasts, internet, defence and surveillance, making them critical for national security and economy. They face risks from space debris, […]
Phytosaur fossil
Phytosaur fossil: Ancient fossilised remains discovered in Megha village, Jaisalmer, have sparked speculation of being a Phytosaur fossil dating back to the Late Triassic–Jurassic period. Phytosaurs are extinct, large, semi-aquatic reptiles resembling modern crocodiles, belonging to the order Phytosauria. They thrived during the Late Triassic and possibly Early Jurassic, showing features like long snouts, heavy […]
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) launched the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme in New Delhi.
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) launched the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme in New Delhi: Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme is a five-day professional engagement programme on national and regional security issues. It Acts as a forum for civil–military dialogue, strategic review, and leadership development. HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) […]
Nine bonnet macaques were found dead
Nine bonnet macaques were found dead: Nine bonnet macaques were found dead in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, raising fears of poisoning or disease. Bonnet Macaques is primate species endemic to southern India, often found living close to human settlements.It is known for the distinctive “bonnet-shaped” hair whorl on its head.It is Found across Western Ghats, southern plains, […]
Tirah Valley : 23 people were killed in a blast
Tirah Valley : 23 people were killed in a blast At least 23 people were killed in a blast in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). Tirah Valley is a mountainous region and tribal stronghold historically known for resistance to external control. Noted for fertile valleys, terraced agriculture, and as a hub of militant activity in […]
