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Asteroid 2024 YR4 No Longer Threatens Earth Moon Why in the News ? Scientists from NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) have confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, previously suspected to have a small chance of colliding with the Moon in 2032, will safely pass by after new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope …
Read MoreNASA-ISRO Radar Satellite to Launch in June Why in the News ? ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan announced that the NASA-ISRO radar satellite (NISAR) will be launched next month, along with updates on the G20 climate satellite, RA-SAT launch, and Gaganyatri ISS mission, highlighting India’s growing space collaborations and ambitions. Key Announcements by ISRO Chief …
Read MoreIndia’s Total Fertility Rate Stable at 2.0 Why in the News ? The Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 report released by the Registrar-General of India shows that India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remains steady at 2.0, with Bihar recording the highest and West Bengal and Delhi the lowest rates. Key Fertility and Demographic Trends: India’s …
Read MoreWorld’s Longest Banana Infructescence Found in Andamans Why in the News ? A 4.2-metre-long infructescence of the wild banana species Musa indandamanensis was recorded in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, making it the longest banana infructescence globally. This critically endangered species offers valuable genetic resources for future crop improvement. Record-Breaking Discovery in the Andamans: A …
Read MoreAsteroid YR4 May Miss Earth, Hit Moon Why in the News ? NASA recently announced a 3.8% chance of asteroid YR4 colliding with the moon on December 22, 2032. Earlier flagged for possible Earth impact, latest data shows it poses no significant threat to Earth but may still affect the Moon. Discovery, Classification, and Risk …
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