US space agency NASA has successfully launched the world's smallest and lightest satellite built by students from Tamil Nadu.
This is the first time that an Indian student's experiment has been carried out by NASA.
The satellite is named after former President and nuclear scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and is called'KalamSat'. It was flown into space in a NASA rocket.
It was developed by a class 12 student from Tamil Nadu’s Pallapatti town.
Weighing just 64 grams, the satellite was designed by 18-year-old Rifath Sharook along with six other teammates.
The satellite, which is lighter than a smartphone and made of reinforced carbon fibre polymer, operated for 12 minutes in a micro-gravity environment of space after its flight.
“The main role of the satellite will be to demonstrate the performance of 3D-printed carbon fibre”, Sharook, was quoted as saying by ANI.
“It’s a 3-D printed satellite. It is for the first time that 3-D printing technology is being used in space. We have made history. The world’s smallest satellite has been launched in space. It was not possible without my team,” Sharook told ANI.
2.Virat Kohli named ICC Test, ODI Player and Cricketer of the year 2018
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on January 22, 2019 became the first cricketer to win all the top three ICC individual awards including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, the ICC Men's Test Player of the Year and the ICC ODI Player of the Year for his performances in 2018,
The Indian captain, who recently led India to its historic series win down under, was also named the captain of the ICC Test Team and the ODI Team of the year 2018, the line-ups of which were dominated by Indian players. Besides, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant claimed the ICC's Emerging Cricketer of the Year award.
3.Tamil Nadu won Best State Award in the Swasth Bharat Yatra
Tamil Nadu has bagged the Best State Award for its active participation in the Swasth Bharat Yatra, a pan-India cyclothon. It aimed at promoting the concept of ‘eating right for a healthy life’. The movement is to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi from October 2018 to January 2019. It is organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
FSSAI promotes the message of ‘Eat Healthy’ to prevent non-communicable diseases, ‘Eat Safe’ to prevent food-borne diseases and ‘Eat Fortified’ to prevent micronutrient deficiencies. The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department made the arrangements to organize the events to create awareness.
FSSAI promotes the message of ‘Eat Healthy’ to prevent non-communicable diseases, ‘Eat Safe’ to prevent food-borne diseases and ‘Eat Fortified’ to prevent micronutrient deficiencies. The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department made the arrangements to organize the events to create awareness.
4.India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) stated more than half of the leprosy cases globally was reported by India although there is a steady decline worldwide in the number of leprosy cases which is estimated to be 2 around Lakh.
Significant leprosy cases has been detected in South-east Asia region, Brazil, Sub-Saharan Africa and Pacific apart from India.
WHO said leprosy related ‘discrimination, stigma, and prejudice’ were the most powerful barriers in ending the disease.
It also stated that disease is 100% curable if detected early.
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease which mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.
Significant leprosy cases has been detected in South-east Asia region, Brazil, Sub-Saharan Africa and Pacific apart from India.
WHO said leprosy related ‘discrimination, stigma, and prejudice’ were the most powerful barriers in ending the disease.
It also stated that disease is 100% curable if detected early.
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease which mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.
5.Ramaphosa chief guest at India's 70th Republic Day parade
SOUTH Africa took centre stage in the Indian capital New Delhi on Friday, when President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived for a state visit. With him were first lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe, nine Cabinet ministers, senior officials and a business delegation.
On Friday, Ramaphosa delivered the first Gandhi Mandela Freedom Lecture.He said the legacies of Gandhi and Mandela went beyond their stature as founding fathers. “What they lived for, what they stood for and indeed what they fought for, continues to resonate with people across the world decades since their birth .
6.IndiGo Airlines appointed Ronojoy Dutta as its new CEO
IndiGo Airlines appointed global aviation professional Ronojoy Dutta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr.Ronojoy Dutta replaces the former CEO Aditya Ghosh. The place has been vacant after his resignation in April 2018. Mr. Dutta was president of United Airlines, where he worked for nearly twenty years. He has served on the boards of United Airlines, US Airways, and Marsico Trust Funds.
7.ISRO successfully launched Microsat R into space
Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) first mission of 2019, Microsat-R, was successfully launched into space on 24th January 2019. PSLV-C44 was launched from the older First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The 130-kg Microsat-R is a military imaging satellite.
Microsat-R and its payload come assembled from a handful of laboratories of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is meant for military use.
ISRO also used this launch as an opportunity to demonstrate the usability of the fourth stage of the rocket after the satellites are ejected into orbit. This would enable any agency that wants to conduct experiments in space to use the fourth stage till it disintegrates naturally. The fourth stage of the rocket may be orbiting in space for six months to a year. ISRO is aiming to use this time-frame to enable agencies to run short time experiments. Mr. Sivan asked students in India to develop such satellites and ISRO would take care of the launch.
Microsat-R and its payload come assembled from a handful of laboratories of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is meant for military use.
ISRO also used this launch as an opportunity to demonstrate the usability of the fourth stage of the rocket after the satellites are ejected into orbit. This would enable any agency that wants to conduct experiments in space to use the fourth stage till it disintegrates naturally. The fourth stage of the rocket may be orbiting in space for six months to a year. ISRO is aiming to use this time-frame to enable agencies to run short time experiments. Mr. Sivan asked students in India to develop such satellites and ISRO would take care of the launch.
8.India Ranks 80th On Global Talent Competitiveness Ranking: Survey
India moved up one position to rank 80th on the global talent competitive index, but remains a laggard among the BRICS nations.
Switzerland continues to top the list, released on the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting at Davos by INSEAD business school in partnership with Tata Communications and Adecco Group.
Switzerland continues to top the list, released on the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting at Davos by INSEAD business school in partnership with Tata Communications and Adecco Group.
9.Mohammed Shami is the fastest Indian bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets
Mohammed Shami succeeded the Indian record held by Irfan Pathan to became the fastest Indian bowler to claim 100 ODI wickets.
Shami got this milestone at his 56th match whereas Irfan got in his 59th match.
Shami got this milestone at his 56th match whereas Irfan got in his 59th match.
10.India ranks at 54th position among most innovative countries: Bloomberg 2019 Innovative Index
India ranked at the 54th Position with a score of 47.93 out of 100 among the world’s most innovative countries according to the Bloomberg 2019 Innovative Index.
South Korea retained its top spot with a score of 87.38, Germany ranked second with a score of 87.30 whereas Finland has been ranked at the third spot with a score of 85.70.
The Annual Bloomberg Innovation Index ranks countries by analyzing their performances using seven metrics including Research and Development spending, Manufacturing Categories and Concentration of high-tech public computers.
South Korea retained its top spot with a score of 87.38, Germany ranked second with a score of 87.30 whereas Finland has been ranked at the third spot with a score of 85.70.
The Annual Bloomberg Innovation Index ranks countries by analyzing their performances using seven metrics including Research and Development spending, Manufacturing Categories and Concentration of high-tech public computers.
11.Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Countrys First National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai
Prime Minister of India,Shri Narendra Modi launched the Country’s First National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that seeks to portray over a century-old journey of movies in India.
The state-of-the-art museum has been built at a cost of Rs 140.61 crore and is housed in two buildings – the New Museum Building and the 19th-century historic palace Gulshan Mahal – in the Films Division campus in Mumbai.
The National Museum of Indian Cinema was build under the guidance by the Museum Advisory Committee headed by noted filmmaker Shyam Benegal.
The building has four exhibition Halls.
Mahatma Gandhi and his impact on Indian cinema
Children’s Film Studio
Technology creativity
Vibrant cinematographic culture across India
The main objective of the Museum is to take its visitors through an absorbing journey of over a century of Indian cinema in a story telling mode with the help of visuals, graphics, artifacts, interactive exhibits and multimedia expositions.
The state-of-the-art museum has been built at a cost of Rs 140.61 crore and is housed in two buildings – the New Museum Building and the 19th-century historic palace Gulshan Mahal – in the Films Division campus in Mumbai.
The National Museum of Indian Cinema was build under the guidance by the Museum Advisory Committee headed by noted filmmaker Shyam Benegal.
The building has four exhibition Halls.
Mahatma Gandhi and his impact on Indian cinema
Children’s Film Studio
Technology creativity
Vibrant cinematographic culture across India
The main objective of the Museum is to take its visitors through an absorbing journey of over a century of Indian cinema in a story telling mode with the help of visuals, graphics, artifacts, interactive exhibits and multimedia expositions.
12.Chennais Gukesh Crowned Indias Youngest Grandmaster
Tamil Nadu lad D Gukeshbecame the 2nd youngest Grand Master in the world and the youngest Indian to achieve the feat at 12 years, 7 months and 17 days, erasing the mark set by his state-mate R Praggnanandhaa in June 2018.
Gukesh becomes India’s 59th Grand Master.
Gukesh becomes India’s 59th Grand Master.
13.Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative coin on Sikh Guru Gobind Singh in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin of 350 rupees on Guru Govind Singh ji in New Delhi on the eve of 352nd birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru.
He also announced that the Kartarpur corridor located in Punjab, Pakistan, is being built for devotees to go visit and pray.
Including celebrations of the 352nd Prakash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh all over the country, the center would also celebrate Guru Nanak Dev’s 550th birth anniversary.
He also announced that the Kartarpur corridor located in Punjab, Pakistan, is being built for devotees to go visit and pray.
Including celebrations of the 352nd Prakash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh all over the country, the center would also celebrate Guru Nanak Dev’s 550th birth anniversary.
14.Indias longest single lane steel cable bridge opened in Arunachal
India’s longest 300-metresingle lane steel cable suspension bridge was inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
The bridge across the Siang river at Yingkiong in Upper Siang district has been named Byorung Bridge.
The bridge, built at a cost of ₹48.43-crore provided by the DONER (Department for Development of North Eastern Region) Ministry, will reduce the distance from Yinkiong to Tuting by almost 40 km.
The bridge across the Siang river at Yingkiong in Upper Siang district has been named Byorung Bridge.
The bridge, built at a cost of ₹48.43-crore provided by the DONER (Department for Development of North Eastern Region) Ministry, will reduce the distance from Yinkiong to Tuting by almost 40 km.
15.ISRO aims to send human astronauts to space by the year of 2021
The year 2021 will be a busy year for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as it has set itself the target to send astronauts to space.
The Gaganyaan project by the space agency will make India the fourth nation to independently send humans into space announced ISRO chief Dr. K Sivan.
The Gaganyaan project was announced by PM Modi on Independence Day last year and union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad last month had said that three Indian astronauts will be sent to space for up to seven days by 2022 as part of the Gaganyaan.
The Gaganyaan project by the space agency will make India the fourth nation to independently send humans into space announced ISRO chief Dr. K Sivan.
The Gaganyaan project was announced by PM Modi on Independence Day last year and union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad last month had said that three Indian astronauts will be sent to space for up to seven days by 2022 as part of the Gaganyaan.
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