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ISRO to Launch 6,500-kg US Satellite from India Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon launch a 6,500-kg US-built communication satellite from India, marking a major leap from the humble beginnings of India’s space programme in 1963, when the US donated a tiny rocket. Upcoming Launch – US-built Communication Satellite …
Read MoreNISAR: A Revolutionary Earth Observation Satellite Why in the News? The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a groundbreaking joint mission of NASA and ISRO, is scheduled for launch on July 30 from Sriharikota. This mission marks a historic collaboration in Earth observation and remote sensing, employing dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar for climate monitoring, disaster …
Read MoreINDIA FAST-TRACKS 52 SATELLITES AFTER OPERATION SINDOOR Why in the News? Strategic move: India to fast-track 52 surveillance satellites post Operation Sindoor to boost precision monitoring, enhancing the nation’s space warfare readiness. This initiative aims to provide a dignified life for citizens by ensuring national security. Cabinet approval: In October 2023, the Cabinet approved $3.2 …
Read MoreIndia’s Quantum Leap: ISRO and DRDO Collaborate to Build Quantum-Safe Communication Networks In a bold step towards safeguarding national security and digital sovereignty, India’s premier research institutions—the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)—have partnered to develop quantum-safe communication networks. This initiative is designed to future-proof India’s communication systems …
Read MoreINDIAN ASTRONAUT IN SPACE AFTER 41-YEAR GAP Why in the News? Historic launch: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla launched aboard Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Milestone moment: Marks the first Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma (1984) — a 41-year gap. Global mission: The Ax-4 crew will dock at the International Space Station …
Read MoreISRO Rocket Launch: First Payload Launch in Uttar Pradesh Context On June 14, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with Thrust Tech India Pvt. Ltd., successfully conducted the first-ever rocket-based payload launch in Uttar Pradesh. For those wondering “what is ISRO in India,” it is the country’s national space agency responsible for …
Read MoreAxiom-4 Mission: India’s Leap in Human Spaceflight Why in News? Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom-4, marking a significant advancement in India’s space program, especially as it gears up for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. Strategic Significance for India’s Space Program: Axiom-4 …
Read MoreGaganyaan Declared Mission of the Year 2025 by ISRO Chief On May 23, 2025, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan officially declared 2025 as the “Gaganyaan Year,” highlighting a significant milestone in India’s space programme and digital infrastructure development. The Gaganyaan mission, a cornerstone of India’s digital public infrastructure initiatives, is India’s first human spaceflight endeavor, …
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 …
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