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September 5, 2022 -_3.1

ISRO successfully test Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator

The Inflatable Aerodynamic Deceleration (IAD) was successfully tested by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The IAD will be used for landing payloads on Mars or Venus in the future. It is specially designed for aerodynamically decelerating an object descending through the atmosphere. The IAD was folded and kept under the payload bay of a …

UK's new prime minister

Rishi Sunak lost to Liz Truss, who takes over as UK’s new Prime Minister

UK’s new Prime Minister (PM): Liz Truss was elected as the leader of the ruling Conservative Party and the country’s next prime minister. Liz Truss is now the third woman to be elected prime minister of the United Kingdom. By more than 20,000 votes, Liz Truss defeated Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian descent. The …

September 5, 2022 -_7.1

A book titled ‘Divorce and Democracy: A History of Personal Law in Post-Independence India’ by Saumya Saxena

A new book on divorce laws and various religions in the post-colonial era was released at the India International Centre. The book ‘Divorce and Democracy: A History of Personal Law in Post-Independence India’ talks about family law, religion, and gender politics in India. The book has written by Saumya Saxena, a British Academy Fellow at …

September 5, 2022 -_8.1

Former US president Barack Obama wins Emmy award for his narration in Netflix documentary

The former President of the United States Barack Obama won Emmy Award for his narration in the Netflix documentary “Our Great National Parks”. Obama already has two Grammys and is now halfway to an EGOT- the achievement of having won all four of the major American entertainment awards i.e. an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, …

September 5, 2022 -_9.1

Nation first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh

India’s first-ever ‘night sky sanctuary’ will be set up within the next three months in Hanle, Ladakh, Union Minister of Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh. This is a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian government. The proposed dark sky reserve will be located at Hanle, Ladakh, and will boost astro-tourism in India, according to …

September 5, 2022 -_11.1

Leh in Ladakh all set to Host First-Ever Mountain Bicycle World Cup

Leh is all set to host the first-ever Mountain Bicycle, MTB, World Cup- the ‘UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup in India. The ‘UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup’ will be organized in collaboration with the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh and the Cycling Association of India. The Ladakh leg of the Eliminator World Cup is …

September 5, 2022 -_12.1

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma launched ‘Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme’

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has launched the ‘Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme’ to ensure the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different livestock farming activities. The Chief Minister said that the government through different welfare schemes is successfully providing income generation opportunities and economic prosperity to the farmers. Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches, …