Category: Science
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New Zealand and Gujarat Explore Opportunities for Enhanced Cooperation
The diplomatic engagement between New Zealand and India has taken a progressive turn with Winston Peters, the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, visiting India for talks with Indian officials. Peters commenced his visit in New Delhi and followed with significant meetings in Gujarat. During his stay in Gandhinagar on March 11, Peters met with…
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Political Row Erupts Over ISRO Ad Featuring ‘Chinese Flag’ Amidst Foundation of New Launch Complex
The political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu heated up as the BJP and DMK exchanged barbs over an advertisement for ISRO’s upcoming spaceport. The ad, which mistakenly featured a Chinese flag, led to a controversy shortly before the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP’s jibe was encapsulated when…
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Celebrations for Astronaut Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair’s New Chapter: Marriage and Mission Gaganyaan
A wave of joy and celebatory news struck as Malayalam actor Lena announced on social media her marriage to Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot who carved his name in history as one of the four astronauts selected for India’s pioneering Gaganyaan mission. The nuptials took place in an intimate, traditional ceremony…
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India’s 2024 Science for Sustainable Development: Understanding the Need for Improved R&D Funding
Every year on February 28, India celebrates National Science Day, and the theme for the year 2024 is “Science for Sustainable Development”. India aims to lead its development through scientific advancement and sustainability by 2047. On this significant day, it’s imperative to acknowledge that consistent and substantial investment is crucial for scientific transformation, especially considering…
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Takes Flight: Astronaut Designates Unveiled
On February 27, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi bestowed astronaut wings upon the four chosen individuals set to represent India in its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, scheduled for 2025. The honored recipients are Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Prathap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, all esteemed Indian…
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India Liberalizes FDI Regulations in Space Sector and Continues Commitment to Flood Management and Women’s Safety
On February 21, 2024, a pivotal set of decisions was made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet, which could significantly impact the future trajectory of India’s space industry and its commitment to social welfare. Among the decisions, the Cabinet approved revisions to the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in the space sector,…
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ISRO’s ‘Naughty Boy’ GSLV Rockets into Maturity with Successful INSAT-3DS Launch
The Indian Space Research Organisation marked another milestone with the successful launch of INSAT-3DS, a third-generation weather satellite, aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket on a Saturday evening from Sriharikota. This mission is set to bolster meteorological services and elevate the precision of weather forecasts across the nation. As the GSLV, previously known as the ‘naughty boy’…
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India and France Forge a Deep Defense and Space Partnership Amid Global Uncertainties
India and France have taken a significant step in bolstering defense ties by signing a landmark Defence Space Agreement. The deal, inked by French Defence Minister Sebastien Locornu and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on January 26, allows for the joint development of military satellites equipped with both offensive and defensive capabilities. Prime Minister…
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India and France Forge New Defense and Space Alliance
India has marked a significant step in defense and space cooperation with France through a groundbreaking Defence Space Agreement. Providing a platform for joint development of military satellites, this collaborative effort aims to enhance global situational awareness and secure communication and surveillance satellites in times of conflict. Signed discreetly on January 26 by French Defence…
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A Milestone in Exoplanet Research: Discovery of Water Vapor on GJ 9827d
Water, often cited as a harbinger of life wherever it is discovered, has been detected in the atmosphere of an exoplanet called GJ 9827d, fuelling interest and excitement about the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. This exoplanet, which is roughly double the size of Earth, is located 97 light-years away and completes one orbit around its…
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Japan Joins Elite Lunar Landing Club as ‘Moon Sniper’ Touches Down
In a momentous event for space exploration, Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission, completed a historic soft-landing on the Moon on January 19, 2024, marking the country as the fifth in the world to achieve this feat. Despite facing a challenge where the solar panels failed to produce power, necessitating reliance on battery…
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Hot Springs: Cradle of Life’s Genesis?
An exploration into the origins of life has led scientists to consider ancient hot springs on Earth as a potential birthplace for the first living organisms. Researchers at Newcastle University conducted a study wherein they simulated the environment of underwater volcanic vents, combining hydrogen, bicarbonate, and iron-rich magnetite. This led to the formation of a…