Artemis II Surpasses Apollo 13 Distance Record: NASA’s Artemis II Mission has set a new record for the farthest distance travelled by humans in space, surpassing the Apollo 13 milestone of 1970. The crew travelled beyond 248,655 miles from Earth, reaching a maximum distance of about 252,756 miles. Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed lunar […]
Tag: 9th Apr 2026
World Health Day 2026
World Health Day 2026: On World Health Day 2026, experts stressed the need for a One Health approach to strengthen pandemic preparedness and ensure equitable healthcare access. World Health Day is celebrated annually on 7th April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. It aims to draw […]
Groundwater Pollution
Groundwater Pollution: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised serious concerns over groundwater contamination in 4,949 villages across 8 states, highlighting rising levels of heavy metals, fluoride, and nitrates.Groundwater pollution refers to the contamination of water stored in aquifers, wells, and underground water-bearing layers due to the presence of harmful chemicals, heavy metals, pathogens, and agricultural […]
International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), 2026
International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially commenced the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), 2026 for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. The IEVP is a premier international outreach initiative where election managers from across the globe are invited to witness the conduct of […]
