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India’s Agnikul raises 2 billion rupees more ahead of first rocket launch

October 17, 2023 admin

Pawan Chandana and Bharath Daka, founders of Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian Space-Tech startup, pose for a photograph with a mockup of Vikram-S rocket, India’s first private rocket developed by the Skyroot, in Hyderabad, India, October 24, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos said on Tuesday it had raised 2 billion rupees…

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Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap

October 17, 2023 admin

Aestivation is to endure hot conditions while animals like this hedgehog hibernate to survive the winter. Ever felt the urge to sleep through a hot day? Some animals do exactly that to beat the heat, but for a whole season. This is called estivation (or aestivation). It is a biological phenomenon whereby the animal enters…

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Hundreds of tests planned, working to get crew module from outside India: ISRO’s Somanath on Gaganyaan

October 16, 2023 admin

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath addresses the 50th Convention of the All India Management Association at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, September 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: ANI In a crucial step in India’s ambitious programme to lift its astronauts into space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will test its crew escape system (CES)…

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The Hindu Daily Quiz, October 16, 2023 | On World Food Day

October 16, 2023 admin

Daily Quiz | On World Food Day Image for representational purposes only. A view of the harvest-ready paddy field near Kottekad in Palakkad. Every year, October 16 is observed as World Food Day. It is celebrated by organisations which are involved in alleviating hunger and improving food security. START THE QUIZ 1 / 5 |…

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Three-hour long maiden test flight of Gaganyaan mission to commence at 7 am on October 21

October 16, 2023 admin

The preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) is underway as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is about to commence unmanned flight tests for the Gaganyaan Mission, in Sriharikota. Photo courtesy: ISRO | Photo Credit: ANI The Gaganyaan mission’s Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) will take place between 7 am and 9…

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The world needs to stop taking water for granted

October 15, 2023 admin

Extreme weather events and variability in water availability are severely affecting agricultural production. Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar The theme for World Food Day (October 16) this year — ‘Water is Life, Water is Food’ — calls for urgent action in managing water wisely. Availability or a lack of…

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Centre may raise retirement age of scientists from 60 to 65

October 15, 2023 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting scientists of the ISRO in Bengaluru recently. | Photo Credit: ANI/PIB The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is working on a proposal to increase the retirement age of scientists to 65. Its larger purpose, sources suggest, is to stem the flight of its top, senior scientists to universities and…

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The Israel model, and Indian realities

October 15, 2023 admin

The blood-curdling violence unleashed by Hamas on civilians in Israel and the savage collective punishment that Israel is inflicting upon Palestinians in Gaza hold pointers for all nations and peoples. Countries that are home to multiple ethnic and religious groups have an increasing challenge of managing conflicting views, aspirations, and even behaviours. These challenges have…

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Bumrah’s ball to Rizwan shows energy conservation law in action

October 15, 2023 admin

India’s Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Ahmedabad, October 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI India scored a thumping win against Pakistan at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup match in Ahmedabad on October 14, with the latter’s batters folding for 191…

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How quantum algorithms solve problems that classical computers can’t

October 15, 2023 admin

We often hear that quantum computers efficiently solve problems that are very difficult to solve with a classical computer. But even if the hardware is available to build a quantum computer, exploiting its quantum features requires us to write smart algorithms. An algorithm is a sequence of logically connected mathematical steps that solve a problem….

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