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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 …
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 …
Read MoreSoviet-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 …
Read MoreISRO 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? TASL’s TSAT-1A optical satellite successfully deployed in space via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, marking a milestone in earth observation. About the Successful Deployment of TSAT-1A: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) confirms the successful launch of its sub-metre resolution optical satellite, TSAT-1A, into space. The deployment took place as part of the …
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