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Two Indian Navy Women Set On A Global Voyage

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Two women officers of the Indian Navy, Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, have gone on a challenging expedition to circumnavigate the Earth. They started their expedition from Goa and hope to cover 21,600 nautical miles over eight months. 

 

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Their journey was flagged off by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi from the Naval Ocean Sailing Node, INS Mandovi near Panaji, as both the officers sailed on the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini. The two officers are expected to return to Goa in May 2025.

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India’s Maiden Mission To Venus

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The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing for its first mission to Venus, known as the Venus Orbiter Mission (“VOM”) or Shukrayaan-1. The Indian space agency has announced that the spacecraft will take a total of 112 days to travel to Venus and is scheduled to launch in March, 2028.

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Shukrayaan-1 will mark India’s first foray into exploring the planet. The orbiter is expected to reach its destination in July, 2028. VOM will study the atmosphere, surface, and geological features of Venus using many sophisticated scientific instruments.

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Facts to know about the India’s Great Industrial Ratan Tata

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On October 9, 2024, Ratan Tata passed away, at the age of 86, due to age related health issues in Mumbai. He was one of the most well-known businessmen in India. He was the former Chairman and the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group. He was the most influential industrialist in the country and has left behind a legacy that has significantly shaped the landscape of Indian industry. Ratan Tata was an excellent leader and was known for his many acts of kindness. He helped a lot of people and had a great passion for animals.

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Who Was Ratan Tata?

Ratan Tata was born on December 28, 1937, in Navsari, Gujarat to Soonoo and Naval Tata. However, he was brought up by his grand-mother Navajbai R Tata. He was born in a prominent and rich family. His great-grandfather was Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group.

After attending school in Bombay, Ratan Tata finished high school in New York City in 1955. He then studied at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, where he earned a B.S. (1962) in architecture before returning to India to work.

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Tata Group Leadership 

Ratan Tata served as the chairman of Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012 and 2016-2017. Under his leadership, the Tata Group expanded globally and diversified its business interests. Under his leadership, Tata Group also launched several successful projects, including the Tata Nano, which aimed to create an affordable car for the masses.

He expanded the Tata Group by acquiring international companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel.

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Giving Back To Society 

Ratan Tata believed in helping people and giving back to society. He has donated a lot of money to help schools, hospitals, poor people, and communities. He loved animals and supported many animal welfare organisations.

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Awards 

Ratan Tata has received numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan in 2008 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2014, two of India’s highest civilian honours.

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Mentorship

After retiring, he has been active in mentoring young entrepreneurs and investing in startups through Ratan Tata Trust and other initiatives. After his retirement in 2012, he played the role of an investor, mentor, and guiding light for many startups. Some startups he invested in include Snapdeal, FirstCry, Ola, and CureFit.

What Can We Learn From Ratan Tata?

There are many valuable life lessons we can all learn from Ratan Tata. Here are a few lessons:

Humility: Despite his great success, Ratan Tata was known for being humble and down-to-Earth. This teaches us to be grounded and respectful to everyone despite our success.

Generosity and Giving Back: Ratan Tata has also given back to society through his numerous charitable initiatives. This shows us that true success means helping others and improving the world around us.

Hard Work and Dedication: His success came from dedication and perseverance, showing us that effort pays off.

Resilience: Ratan Tata also faced many challenging situations and setbacks in his career. This teaches us that we need to be determined and constantly persevere and understand that failures are a part of the journey to success.

Integrity: Ratan Tata was well known for his honesty and strong moral values. This shows that it is always important to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult. Always standing up for the right thing, ensures respect and success.

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Chandrayaan-3: Discovers Ancient Crater On The Moon

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Chandrayaan-3 mission continues to make groundbreaking discoveries after its successful mission ended on the Moon in 2023. The data sent back by the Pragyan rover from the Moon’s south polar region has now led to the discovery of an ancient crater. 

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The Pragyan rover has discovered an ancient, 160-kilometre-wide buried crater near its landing site. The findings have been published in the latest issue of Science Direct by scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. Images clicked by the Pragyan rover’s navigation and optical high-resolution cameras have shown the structure of this ancient crater, offering important clues about the Moon’s geological history.

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Discovered A New Tiny Species Of Dinosaur In Japan

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Recently, scientists from Japan and Canada have discovered a new species of a tiny dinosaur in Japan. According to experts, this tiny dinosaur was related to the triceratops and was smaller than an average dog! This tiny dinosaur measured around 3 feet in length and weighed around 10kg. 

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This new species has been named Sasayamagnomus saegusai and it belonged to a group of plant-eating dinosaurs called ceratopsians. The species thrived in the Northern Hemisphere from the late Jurassic period through to the Cretaceous period. Scientists say the discovery is the furthest east that a ceratopsian dinosaur has been found.

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