Every year on April 9th, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrates its Bravery Day, or Valour Day, to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who have selflessly served the nation. This year, 2024, marks the 59th anniversary of this significant day. The origins of CRPF Bravery Day can be traced back to 1965, when a group of […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Chandrayaan-3 mission team has been awarded the 2024 John L. Jack Swigert, Jr. Award for Space Exploration by the US-based Space Foundation. This prestigious award is given to recognize the remarkable achievements of a space agency, company, or consortium in the realm of space exploration and discovery. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: India’s Remarkable Lunar Feat The
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Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), in collaboration with Satellogic, has successfully launched India’s inaugural private sector-built sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite, TSAT-1A. This significant milestone marks a new era in India’s space endeavors, offering enhanced surveillance capabilities to the country. Collaboration and Launch Details The collaboration between TASL and Satellogic resulted in the successful launch of TSAT-1A from
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The appointment of Manoj Panda fills a vacancy in the Sixteenth Finance Commission, allowing it to commence its duties. Panda, an esteemed economist and former director of the Institute of Economic Growth, joins as a full-time member. Appointment Details Manoj Panda, renowned economist and former director of the Institute of Economic Growth, has been appointed as a full-time
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National Library Day is an annual celebration held on April 6th to honour the vital roles that libraries and librarians play in our communities. This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the significance of reading and the need to make books and knowledge accessible to all. Libraries have been a cornerstone of human civilization
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National Handmade Day is an annual celebration held on the first Saturday of April, which this year falls on April 6, 2024. This day is dedicated to honoring, appreciating, and recognizing the skilled individuals who create handmade goods. The theme for National Handmade Day 2024 is ‘Buy a Handmade Product’. This day encourages people to
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The Indian Army has commenced the induction of the indigenous Akashteer system, marking a significant advancement in its air defence capabilities. This automated air defence control and reporting system, developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), aims to integrate the army’s air defence units for enhanced operational efficiency. Key Features of Akashteer System Akashteer enables seamless integration of radar and
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National Maritime Day is observed annually on April 5 in India. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of the maritime sector in the country’s international trade and economic growth. The date marks a significant milestone in India’s maritime history. On April 5, 1919, the first Indian commercial ship, SS Loyalty, embarked on
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The IWF World Cup 2024 was held in Phuket, Thailand from March 31 to April 11, 2024. The event was organized by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), the world governing body for men’s and women’s weightlifting. Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze 25-year-old Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi competed in the women’s 55kg category and won a bronze medal. She lifted a total
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) have successfully conducted a flight test of the new generation ballistic missile called ‘Agni-Prime’. The test occurred at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha’s coast. The data was captured by several range sensors placed at different locations, including two downrange ships
