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ISRO injects Chandrayaan-3 into translunar orbit

ISRO injects Chandrayaan-3 into translunar orbit

The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, which marks India’s third lunar exploration mission, has accomplished a noteworthy achievement by entering the moon’s sphere of influence. This successful entry was made possible through a TransLunar Injection (TLI) executed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The upcoming crucial step is the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) scheduled for August 5, …

Project Tiger merges with Project Elephant

Project Tiger merges with Project Elephant

Project Tiger and Project Elephant, two significant conservation initiatives in India, have been merged under a new division called ‘Project Tiger and Elephant Division’ by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Recently, the Prime Minister also commended the success of Project Tiger on its 50th anniversary. Previous Proposal and Current Financial …

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Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar clinches Gold medal at FISU Games

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, along with compound archers Avneet Kaur, Sangampreet Singh Bisla, and the men’s 10m air rifle team, achieved remarkable victories by securing gold medals at the FISU World University Games 2023 in Chengdu, the People’s Republic of China. With these achievements, India’s medal tally at the FISU World University Games 2023 reached …

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Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summits

On July 27–28, 2023, St. Petersburg, Russia, hosted the Second Summit of Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, a momentous occasion that showcased the growing relations between Russia and the countries of the African continent. This summit marked the second time such events of this magnitude were held, indicating the significance and commitment of both parties …

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Former minister Vakkom Purushothaman passes away at 96

Former two-time Kerala Assembly Speaker Vakkom Purushothaman, 96, passed away. Mr. Purushothaman commenced his political life as a Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) activist in 1952. He won a seat in the Vakkom panchayat council on the party ticket. When practising as lawyer at the Thiruvananthapuram Bar, former Chief Minister R.Shankar spotted Mr. Purushothaman’s flair for …

Over 6.23 Crore Loans Sanctioned Under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana in FY 2022-23

Over 6.23 Crore Loans Sanctioned Under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana in FY 2022-23

In Financial Year (FY) 2022-23, the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) has achieved a significant milestone by sanctioning over 6.23 crore loans. The Union Minister for State for Finance, Dr. Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad, shared this information in a written reply during a Lok Sabha session. The PMMY aims to facilitate access to institutional finance for …