Iran Launches Pars-I Remote Sensing Satellite
Iran has successfully launched the Pars-I Remote Sensing Satellite into a 500 km orbit using a Russian Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny space base. This…
Science & Technology
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferry
The launch of India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry marks a significant step towards sustainable and green maritime transport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
National Science Day
National Science Day is observed in India on February 28th each year to honor Sir C.V. Raman for his discovery of the Raman Effect, and…
International Astronomical Union (IAU)
The International Astronomical Union (IAU), established in 1919, plays a pivotal role in promoting and safeguarding astronomy through international cooperation. It addresses significant challenges such…
10,000 Genomes Project
The “10,000 Genomes Project” refers to several ambitious initiatives aimed at sequencing the genomes of a wide range of species across the animal kingdom, including…
Three New Moons Around Uranus and Neptune
Astronomers have recently unveiled the discovery of three new moons orbiting the ice giants Uranus and Neptune. This significant finding, announced on February 23, 2024,…
Quasar
Quasars are extremely luminous objects found in the centers of some galaxies, powered by gas spiraling at high velocity into enormous black holes. They can…
Krutrim
Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Bhavish Aggarwal, has emerged as India’s first AI unicorn, achieving a valuation of $1 billion with a $50 million…
Pigeonpea
Pigeonpea, also known as Cajanus cajan, is an important legume crop, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Originating in India and widely cultivated in Africa,…
