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INDIAN RESEARCHERS DISCOVER ULTRA-SHORT PERIOD STELLAR BINARY SYSTEM Why in the News? Major Discovery: Indian researchers discovered a blue straggler star hosting a brown dwarf companion in an ultra-compact binary system. Shortest Orbit: The binary system has an exceptionally short orbital period of nearly 6 hours (0.234 days). Scientific Significance: The discovery was published in …
Read MoreISRO Rocket Debris Found Near Maldives WHY IN NEWS? Debris bearing the ISRO logo and the National Emblem was discovered on an uninhabited island in the Maldives, reportedly linked to the LVM3-M6 mission. The incident has raised questions regarding space debris management, launch vehicle recovery, and international maritime implications, necessitating a review of ex post …
Read MoreISRO Launches BlueBird Satellite in Commercial Milestone Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile (USA) using LVM3-M6, marking the largest commercial communications satellite deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) by India. This launch, subject to environmental clearances and rigorous environmental …
Read MoreISRO Successfully Tests Parachute System for Gaganyaan Mission Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a key Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT) for the Gaganyaan mission at the Babina Field Firing Range (BFFR) in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, validating the crew module’s parachute system for safe re-entry and landing. …
Read MoreNaval Communication Satellite Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest communication satellite designed for the Indian Navy, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota. The launch enhances maritime communication, self-reliance, and supports India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in space technology. This achievement also contributes to India’s clean energy …
Read MoreNational Space Day Celebrated to Honour Chandrayaan-3 Why in the News ? India is celebrating its second National Space Day (23rd August 2025) to commemorate Chandrayaan-3’s successful lunar landing in 2023. ISRO organised the National Space Meet 2.0, engaging ministries, academia, and startups to shape India’s space applications roadmap for the coming decade. About Chandrayaan-3 …
Read MoreBitcoin Soars Past $110K Amid US Crypto Bill Why in the News? Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $110,000 after the US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan crypto regulation bill. The legislation focuses on stablecoin regulation, boosting investor confidence and signaling a pro-crypto shift in US policy. Impact on Bitcoin and Market Confidence: …
Read MoreRBI Approves Record ₹2.68 Lakh Cr Dividend Transfer Why in the News? The RBI Board approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.68 lakh crore to the Central Government for FY 2024-25. This decision, under the revised Economic Capital Framework, will support fiscal consolidation amid domestic and global economic uncertainties. The move comes as part of …
Read MoreSupreme Court’s CJI-Centric Culture Requires Immediate Fundamental Change Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Judicial Review, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Focus: On May 23, 2025, Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka retired after authoring over 370 judgments and joining 1,000 decisions. On his final day, he delivered eleven significant rulings and publicly criticised the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice of India (CJI)-centric …
Read MoreIndia’s Astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla Set to Embark on ISS Mission for Pioneering Space Agriculture Experiment In a landmark achievement for India’s space program and a significant development in aviation current affairs, Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut Wing Commander Sudhanshu Shukla, an experienced pilot plane operator, is poised to participate in the upcoming Axiom …
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