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Oscar Piastri Claims Maiden Victory at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri Claims Maiden Victory at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri of McLaren secured his first Formula 1 victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone in his career. The race, held at the Baku City Circuit, concluded under a virtual safety car due to a late crash, adding an element of drama to the final moments. McLaren’s Resurgence Piastri’s triumph, coupled …

Navika Sagar Parikrama II

Navika Sagar Parikrama II

Navika Sagar Parikrama II, led by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, is set to continue India’s rich sailing tradition with a historic all-women expedition to circumnavigate the globe aboard INSV Tarini. This voyage celebrates maritime skill and gender equality, showcasing the Indian Navy’s commitment to preserving maritime heritage …

Iran Launches Second satellite this year

Iran Launches Second satellite this year

Iran launched its Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit on Saturday, its second successful satellite launch this year, taking another step in advancing its aerospace programme reported by the state media. Primary Mission Is to test hardware and software systems for demonstrating orbital maneuvering technology in height and phase”. Project Details It was put into orbit …

HDFC Bank Aims To Boost Income Of 5 Lakh Marginal Farmers By 2025 Under 'Parivartan'

HDFC Bank Aims To Boost Income Of 5 Lakh Marginal Farmers By 2025 Under ‘Parivartan’

India’s private sector bank HDFC looks to increase the income of 5 lakh marginal farmers who earn less than 60,000 annually by 2025, as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Parivartan.  Focus on Rural Development The bank’s focus on rural development reflects continued commitment to fostering sustainable growth and uplifting vulnerable communities.  Since its inception …

Neeraj Chopra finished 2nd by 0.01m in Diamond League Final

Neeraj Chopra finished 2nd by 0.01m in Diamond League Final

An olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Diamond League (DL) final by throwing the throw of 87.86m in Brussels. He just missed first place by just 0.01m to Andersen Peters. Neeraj Chopra finished the 2024 season with silver in the last competition. Highlights of the game Neeraj Chopra came mighty close but finished …

VINETRA Commissioned at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam

VINETRA Commissioned at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam

The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility (VINETRA) was commissioned by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief, Eastern Naval Command, at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam.  Aim  The facility, aims to enhance the escape capabilities of crew from a distressed Kalvari-class submarine, and has been indigenously designed and developed, keeping in line with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ …

Deepest Hole in the World

Deepest Hole in the World, Know the Name

The Kola Superdeep Borehole, located in Russia, holds the record as the deepest artificial hole on Earth. Drilled between 1970 and 1979, it reached a depth of 12,262 meters (7.5 miles). Initially aimed at studying the Earth’s crust, the project revealed surprising geological data, including deep-sea fossils and underground water. Although extreme temperatures prevented further …

International Day of Democracy: Know The Date, History and Significance

International Day of Democracy: Know The Date, History and Significance

Every year on September 15, people across the globe unite to commemorate the International Day of Democracy. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of democratic principles and practices in our societies. Since its inception in 2008, the day has been marked by …

World Ozone Day 2024, Know Date, History and Significance

World Ozone Day 2024, Know Date, History and Significance

In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed September 16 as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the signing date of the Montreal Protocol in 1987. Recent Developments: The Kigali Amendment On October 15, 2016, at the 28th Meeting of the Parties in Kigali, Rwanda, an agreement was reached to …

DPIIT to Launch BHASKAR: A Revolutionary Platform for India's Startup Ecosystem

DPIIT to Launch BHASKAR: A Revolutionary Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform named Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) under the Startup India program. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem by centralizing and streamlining collaboration between key stakeholders like startups, …