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12May 2025

NASA-ISRO Radar Satellite to Launch in June

NASA-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 …

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12May 2025

India’s Total Fertility Rate Stable at 2.0

India’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 …

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12May 2025

World’s Longest Banana Infructescence Found in Andamans

World’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 …

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12May 2025

Asteroid YR4 May Miss Earth, Hit Moon

Asteroid 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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12May 2025

Soviet-Era Kosmos 482 Crashes into Ocean

Soviet-Era Kosmos 482 Crashes into Ocean Why in the News ? A fragment of the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft, launched in 1972 to explore Venus, crashed into the Indian Ocean near Indonesia after 53 years in orbit due to a rocket malfunction. No injuries or damage were reported. Highlights of the Mission Failure and Long-Term …

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28Apr 2025

ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Short Hot Test

ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Short Hot Test Why in the News ? ISRO has successfully completed the second short-duration hot test of its semicryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri. This test is a crucial milestone toward validating the engine systems before their induction into future launch vehicles. Successful Semicryogenic Engine Test: ISRO conducted …

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18Apr 2025

James Webb Telescope Detects Possible Life Signals

Why in the News ? Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected potential biosignatures, gases linked to biological life, in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b — marking the strongest hint yet of possible life beyond Earth. About Discovery of Potential Biosignatures: Scientists observed the exoplanet K2-18 b using the James Webb Space …

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04Apr 2025

Shubhanshu Shukla to Join Axiom Space Mission

Why in the News ? Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom-4, a private mission to the International Space Station in May 2025. He will be the first Indian in space in 40 years and the first to visit the ISS. India’s Giant Leap in Space Exploration: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian …

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15Mar 2025

SpaceX & NASA Launch Crew-10 to Rescue Stranded Astronauts

Why in the news? This title highlights the core mission—SpaceX and NASA launching Crew-10 to rescue Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. It emphasizes the urgency of their return after nine months and the collaborative efforts of multiple space agencies in ensuring astronaut safety. Highlights of the Mission : SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew-10 mission …

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