NASA Artemis Moon Mission: All You Need To Know

November 24, 2022 admin

What is the Artemis Mission?

On November 16, 2022, NASA launched its Artemis I Moon Mission which aims to “land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon” for exploration of the lunar surface. The mission will also inspire a new generation of astronauts, leaders, and scientists. It’ll also mark the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.

NASA’s Artemis program is an ongoing series of missions that will take place in three missions:

The Artemis I mission has launched an uncrewed capsule called the Orion which will be journeying the Moon’s orbit and will help scientists and technicians at NASA to prepare well for Artemis II Mission.

Artemis II will have a crew orbiting the lunar orbit which will not be landing on its surface to collect more data and information for the Artemis III mission. It will also be the furthest human mission in space and is expected to be launched in 2024.

Artemis III is the ultimate mission which will be carrying the first female astronaut and first person of color on the Moon. The mission will involve the crew members performing week-long scientific research on the lunar surface which is set to take place in 2025.

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What is the ultimate aim of the Artemis Moon Mission?

The scientists and leaders at NASA aim to establish the first long-term presence on the Moon. With the successful launch of Artemis III, scientific studies and data research will help NASA to learn about the lunar environment, as well as its surroundings. These studies will further help NASA take its next giant leap which is to send the first astronaut to Mars.

Apart from the big Mars mission, the Artemis series is also focused on attaining deeper scientific discoveries, inspiring a new generation of young explorers which will be called the Artemis Generation, and economic benefits.

The Latest Update on Artemis I

As of November 23, Artemis I has completed 8 days of flight in space. The spacecraft had lost communication with Orion at around 12:09 AM CST for 47 minutes. With reconfiguration efforts by NASA engineers, the communication link has been restored.

Why is the mission named ‘Artemis’?

Artemis is a Greek mythological goddess of the Moon and also the twin sister of Apollo. The Apollo mission program from 1969 to 1972 was the first successful mission to fly humans to Moon with a successful landing.

And the Orion capsule is the crewed spacecraft that is the hunting companion of Artemis in classical mythology.

Interesting Facts About NASA’s Artemis I Mission

The Artemis mission is a five-year-long mission that has been in progress since 2017.

The mission was delayed four times before its successful launch on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 1:47 AM (EST).

Artemis II is set to be launched in the year 2024.

If all goes to plan then we will see the launch of Artemis III in 2025.

The launch vehicles for the Artemis I mission were Space Launch Systems (SLS) and Commercial Launch Vehicles.

Crew models of the Artemis Mission series are Lunar Gateway, Orion, and Human Launch System (HLS).

The initial goal by NASA for a human landing on Moon was planned to take place in 2024. However, scientists confirmed in November 2021 that this date would need to be pushed back to 2025.

As per NASA Inspector General Paul Martin, the crew landing is likely to be pushed until 2026.

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Everything You Need To Know

November 7, 2022 admin

FIFA stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association in French which translates to International Federation of Association Football in English. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest and most important international football competition. The association was founded in 1904 to oversee and govern international football tournaments played by various nations. It is a non-profit organization that is also regarded as the most prestigious sports organization in the world. Gianni Infantino is currently serving as president of FIFA. FIFA World Cup is held every four years in a different country, the last FIFA was played in 2018 in Russia where France won the title.

All You Need To Know About The FIFA World Cup 2022–

When Does The FIFA World Cup 2022 Begin?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will kickstart on November 20, 2022. Typically, the world cup kicks off during the summer season but owing to the heatwaves in Qatar, this year it will be held during the winter season. The first match will be between the host country Qatar and Ecuador. The qualifying teams will play in the finals scheduled in December 2022.

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Who Is Hosting The 22nd Edition of The FIFA World Cup?

The 22nd edition of the international football world cup will be held in Qatar in November. Not only it’s the first time the competition is being held during the winter season, but it’s also the first time an Arab country is hosting the World Cup in the history of FIFA tournaments. Although, there’s a lot of backlash from football fans since Qatar is infamous for its controversial stance on human rights and the ban on LGBTQ+ rights.

International Players To Look Out For

It might be the last FIFA World Cup for a lot of legendary superstars this year. While the Argentinian player, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the world cup, many other players will be missed after the 22nd edition FIFA tournament. Here’s a list of players who might be playing the FIFA World Cup for the last time in 2022:

Cristiano Ronaldo- Portugal
Karim Benzema- France
Angel Di Maria- Argentina
Edinson Cavani- Uruguay
Luis Suarez- Uruguay
Thomas Muller- Germany
Paul Pogba- France
Kevin De Bruyne- Belgium

Football World Cup Rivalries

Football fans are full of passion and enthusiasm, they crowd the stadium with their slogans, chants, and anthems. And the joy of watching the game intensifies when there are two major rivals playing against each other. There are a total of 32 teams competing this year in the FIFA 2022 World Cup which means it’ll be a month full of football fun. From 2026 onwards, 48 teams will be participating in the FIFA World Cup. Major rivalry matches that you should look out for:

England Vs Scotland
Brazil Vs Argentina
Spain Vs Portugal
Germany Vs Netherland
Italy Vs France
Denmark Vs Sweden
Argentina Vs Nigeria
Brazil Vs Italy
USA Vs Mexico

Qatar Stadiums That Will Host The FIFA Games

Here’s a list of stadiums in Qatar that will be welcoming football fans and players for the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament:

Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail (80,000 capacity)
Stadium 974, Doha (40,000 capacity)
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan (44,740 capacity)
Al Thumama Stadium, Doha (40,000 capacity)
Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor (60,000 capacity)
Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah (40,000 capacity)
Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan (45,416 capacity)
Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan (45,350 capacity)

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Cheetah – The Fastest Mammal on Land

November 5, 2022 admin

The cheetah is the world’s fast mammal on land. The spotted cat is native to Africa and central Iran and is known to reach up to 112 km per hour in just 3 seconds. The body of the cheetah has evolved for speed, with long legs, an elongated spine, and a long tail for balance. Most of the cheetahs in the wild are found in the sub-African Sahara and a small population is found in Iran. Even though they’re the fastest land animal, cheetahs are not known for their stamina as they tire easily. Most cheetahs are only active 12% of the time of the day and only accelerate their speed when they’ve spotted prey.

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All You Need To Know About The Fastest Land Mammal- Cheetah!

Physical Characteristics of Cheetah

Cheetah’s body works like a machine, everything from its fur to its tail serves to help it in hunting its prey. Let’s take a close look at how his physical characteristics help it in surviving in the wild. Each body part serves a special purpose that helps it chase its prey with great agility and focus.

Tail

A cheetah has a flat-shaped muscular tail that acts like a rudder. Its tail helps it control the steering and also balance its weight while running fast.

Claws

Cheetahs have hard paws, unlike other cats who have soft paws. Their semi-non-retractable claws help them maintain a tight grip on the ground when they’re running swiftly.

Tear Marks

You might have noticed the long black lines along Cheetah’s eyes that run across its mouth. These tear marks act like sun glare protection and help them stay focused on their prey while they hunt.

Spotted Skin

The black spots that you see on a cheetah come from their skin. The black fur grows out of the black spots on their skin.

Hair

Cheetah cubs have long hairs that run from their neck to their tail and are called the mantle. Their long mantle makes them blend in with their surroundings and grant protection from predators like hyenas and tigers.

Teeth

Unlike other big cats, cheetahs have weak jaws and smaller canine teeth. Their teeth are not their strongest defense weapons as they often find it hard to protect their hunted prey from other larger predators.

2. Interesting Facts About Cheetahs

Unlike other big cats like lions and tigers, cheetahs don’t roar, they chirp, purr and meow. When faced with danger, they growl. When communicating with each other, cheetahs bark.

The cheetah gets its name from the Sanskrit word “chitraka” meaning the spotted one.

To avoid competition from other big cats like leopards and lions, cheetahs hunt during the day.

Their exceptional eyesight helps them to spot their prey from afar. Cheetahs stalk and chase their prey before knocking it down. They kill their prey with a bite to the throat.

Cheetahs can see appropriately with full details up to 3 miles, however, they do not have special night vision.

Cheetahs are social animals that live in groups. A group of male cheetahs sometimes live and hunt together. A mother cheetah and young cubs also live together.

The average lifespan of the cheetah is up to 14 years in the wild and 20 years in captivity.

Cheetahs can survive without water for up to 10 days! They only need to drink water once every 2-4 days.

Cheetahs are racing towards extinction and are classified as ‘Vulnerable’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.

Cheetahs are hunted for their skin which puts them at risk of extinction. Destruction of their habitat and climate change are also contributing factors that are leading to their extinction.

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History of the Constitution of India

November 5, 2022 admin

The Indian constitution is the most important book in India. It contains all the rules, regulations, and ideas that govern Indian laws and government. The Constitution of India was drafted or written by a group of people called the Constituent Assembly under the leadership of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

Introduction to The Constitution of India

The Indian Constitution begins with the Preamble text that summarises the object and purpose of the constitution and its functioning. The ideals of the Preamble are borrowed from the French Constitution. The Preamble reads as follows:

Preamble

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC, REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:

JUSTICE, social, economic, and political;

LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship;

EQUALITY of status and opportunity; and to promote among them all;

FRATERNITY, assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation;

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.”

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Drafting of The Indian Constitution

The constitution was drafted by the members of the constituent assembly. The authors were Dr. BR Ambedkar (Chairman of the Drafting Committee), BN Rau (Constitutional Advisor to the constituent assembly), and Surendra Nath Mukherjee (Chief Draftsman of the constituent assembly), along with other members of the assembly. There were a total of 284 signatories who were members of the constituent assembly including Jawahar Lal Nehru, Abdul Kalam, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Rajendra Prasad.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is also considered the ‘Father of the Constitution as he studied the constitutions of over 60 countries. However, Ambedkar gives credit to BN Rau who was the Constitutional Advisor of the constituent assembly and played a vital role in preparing the constitution’s rough draft of the constitution for the consideration of the Drafting Committee.

Prem Behari Narain Raizada was the calligrapher who hand-wrote the original constitution in flowing italic style. Artists who decorated and added classical artistry to the constitution were Nand Lal Bose and Beohar Ram Manohar Sinha who belonged to Shantiniketan.

The Hindi version of the constitution was written by calligrapher Vasant Krishnan Vaidya and was illustrated by the talented artist Nand Lal Bose.

True Facts About the Indian Constitution You Should Know Of

The Indian Constitution is handwritten in both English and Hindi. Artists have beautifully illustrated it.

There are three original copies of the Constitution.

The first president of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, was the first person to sign the Constitution of India.

The original handwritten copies of the Constitution of India are kept in a special case in the library of the Parliament of India.

The Constitution of India comprises 470 articles divided into 25 parts, 12 schedules, and 5 appendices.

It is the largest constitution in the world with over 1.4 lakhs written words.

The constitution also provides the fundamental rights and duties of the citizen. Every citizen of India is obligated to abide by the fundamental duties and has the freedom to enjoy their fundamental rights.

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Everything You Need To Know About Chacha Nehru

November 2, 2022 admin

On November 14, 1889, Jawahar Lal Nehru aka Chacha Nehru was born in Allahabad, India. He was educated in Hindi, Sanskrit, and English as a child. He moved to England in 1905 to pursue his studies in law and science. He went back to India in 1912, where he practised law in Allahabad.

In 1947 Jawaharlal Nehru became the first prime minister of India. For more than 20 years he had worked with Mahatma Gandhi to free India from British rule. The Indian people called him Pandit, which means “wise man.” Nehru was awarded with the Bharat Ratna award in 1955. It is India’s highest civilian honour for his outstanding contribution during the freedom struggle and as the first prime minister of India.

With the “Gandhi cap” and the “Nehru Jacket” being instantly recognisable items, Nehru’s traditional clothing style is still prevalent and continued today. His ancestry in the Kashmiri Pandit family. This is why he was given the name ‘Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’.

Nehru remained prime minister until his death. He died in New Delhi, India, on May 27, 1964. His daughter, Indira Gandhi, became prime minister two years later.

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Children’s Day and its honour to Chacha Nehru

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was extremely fond of children and loved them very much. Children also used to fondly address him as ‘Chacha Nehru’. November 14 is still celebrated as Children’s Day in India. It is because of his love for the children that it is celebrated that day.

Since Jawaharlal Nehru consistently highlighted the need of showing children love and affection, the primary goal of observing his birthday as Children’s Day is to promote the welfare of kids nationwide. Nehru founded Children’s Film Society India in 1995 in an effort to produce locally produced children’s films and to advance every child’s right to entertainment.

This day is observed in all schools with great excitement and a variety of events and activities are organised for the kids at school. Activities such as dancing performances, essay writing contests, and singing competitions are planned.

Did You Know?

Another day celebrated in his honour is the occasion of Children’s Day which has been observed on November 20 in India since 1959, which was the date observed by the United Nations as Universal Children’s Day. It was after Jawaharlal Nehru’s death in 1964 that a decision was made to observe Children’s Day or Bal Diwas in India on his birthday.

Chacha Nehru’s Achievements

He wrote many books, including ‘The Discovery of India’, ‘Glimpses of World History’, and his autobiography, ‘Towards Freedom’.

The book ‘Letters from a Father to a Daughter’ contains a compilation of his letters to his daughter when she was 10 years old and away at boarding school.

His very first speech Nehru made as the first Prime Minister of independent India, titled ‘Tryst with Destiny’, is considered to be one of the greatest speeches of the 20^th century..

Under his direction, some of the most prestigious institutions in our nation were founded, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). In order to end social inequities and preserve peace and harmony among India’s many different communities, he also made a number of reforms and revisions to the laws already in place.

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