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ISRO Gives Details on Indo-French TRISHNA Mission

ISRO Gives Details on Indo-French TRISHNA Mission

Space agency ISRO has announced a joint Indo-French infrared earth observation satellite mission, TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Resource Assessment), to monitor surface temperature and water management around the world. About This Project The project, which comes when both India and Europe have been assailed by extreme heat, will provide data points …

Haryana Government's Initiative for NRIs: Redressal and Investment Cells

Haryana Government’s Initiative for NRIs: Redressal and Investment Cells

In response to the needs of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the Haryana government has established two specialized cells to address their concerns and facilitate investments. These cells, announced by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the Pravasi Haryana Divas 2017, aim to streamline grievance resolution and investment processes for NRIs. Redressal Cell for NRIs Headed by …

World Accreditation Day 2024 Observed on 9th June

World Accreditation Day 2024 Observed on 9th June

On June 9th of each year, the world comes together to observe World Accreditation Day, a global initiative established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). This annual event aims to raise awareness about the vital role of accreditation in improving various aspects of our lives, from consumer protection …

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Which Indian State is known as “Mother’s Home of River”?

India is home to a vast and diverse network of rivers, each playing a vital role in sustaining life, agriculture, and biodiversity. With 28 states and 8 Union Territories, the country is blessed with numerous rivers that crisscross its terrain. Among these states, Madhya Pradesh holds a special place, often referred to as the “Mothers’ …

Vellayan Subbiah Named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

Vellayan Subbiah Named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Vice Chairman of Tube Investments of India (TII) and Chairman of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd., secured the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 award, marking the fourth time an entrepreneur from India has won this global title. His visionary leadership and transformative strategies have propelled both TII and …

Peru and Slovakia sign the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

Peru and Slovakia sign the Artemis Accords for Peaceful Moon Exploration

Peru and Slovakia  on May 30, signed NASA’s Artemis Accords, making them the latest in a rapid number of countries to join the U.S.-led agreement on the safe exploration of space. Both countries signed the accords at NASA’s Washington headquarters, but in separate ceremonies with Peru the first to add its name to the accords …

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Magnus Carlsen, Ju Wenjun Win Norway Chess Titles

The prestigious Norway Chess Tournament witnessed an electrifying conclusion as the reigning World No. 1, Magnus Carlsen, etched his name into the annals of chess history by claiming his sixth title. In a gripping final round, Carlsen outmanoeuvred the formidable Fabiano Caruana in an intense Armageddon match, solidifying his dominance on the global stage. Meanwhile, …

RBI Shortens Frequency of Credit Reporting to Fortnightly

RBI Raises Bulk Fixed Deposit Limit to Rs 3 Crore from Rs 2 Crore

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a revision in the threshold for bulk fixed deposits, increasing the limit from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore. This adjustment reflects the RBI’s strategy to refine liquidity management and align deposit classifications with current economic needs. Bulk Fixed Deposits and Interest Rates Bulk fixed deposits, …

William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut who took ‘Earthrise’ photo from space, killed in plane crash

William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut who took ‘Earthrise’ photo from space, killed in plane crash

Retired astronaut William Anders, one of the first three humans to orbit the moon, who captured the “Earthrise” photo during NASA’s Apollo 8 mission, died on June 7 when the small plane, he was piloting, crashed in Washington state. About William Anders Anders was born in Hong Kong on Oct. 17, 1933. He had four …