“SCIENCE”

China launched the world’s first Methane powered rocket “Zhuque 2”

A Chinese company LandSpace Technology became the first in the world to launch satellites with rockets fuelled by methane and liquid oxygen. The Zhuque 2 Y-3 blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. The rocket was 49.5 metres in length, had a diameter of 3.35m, and had a lift-off mass of 220 tonnes, excluding the payloads. Zhuque-2 Y-3 carried two 50kg test satellites developed by Chinese startup Spacety, one of which has adopted technologies from a company named Hongqing.

 “SPORTS”

Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

In a historic moment for Indian tennis, legends Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes have etched their names into the annals of the sport as the first Asian men to be inducted into the esteemed International Tennis Hall of Fame. This achievement not only crowns their remarkable careers but also elevates India to the 28th nation represented in this prestigious institution.

Antim Panghal named UWW Rising Star of the Year

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal has been named the Rising Star of the Year among women by the United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport’s global governing body. The 19-year-old dynamo, competing in the 53 kg category, has had a remarkable season that has not only garnered accolades but has also overshadowed senior stalwart Vinesh Phogat in the same weight class.

 “AWARD”

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize Awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad”

In a remarkable acknowledgment of their tireless efforts towards fostering peace and understanding in the tumultuous region of West Asia, the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 has been jointly conferred upon renowned classical pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad. The award recognizes their exceptional contributions in bringing together the youth and peoples of Israel and the Arab World for a non-violent resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

“APPOINTMENT”

Tripura appoints Ganguly as its tourism brand ambassador

BJP-led government in Tripura has inducted former cricketer Sourav Ganguly as a brand ambassador for the promotion of tourism in the state. The former Indian cricket skipper Ganguly and Tripura tourism minister Susanta Choudhury signed an agreement at the historic Ujjayanta Palace of the erstwhile Manikya Dynasty, at Agartala. As part of the agreement, Ganguly would shoot videos at the Ujjayanta Palace and at Chabimura in Gomati district, the two major tourist attractions.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Indian Navy to recommission Maldives-gifted, decommissioned ship

The Indian Navy is set to re-induct a refurbished 22-year-old fast attack craft, INS Tarmugli, in a ceremonial commissioning ceremony at the naval dockyard in Visakhapatnam. This event marks a significant milestone, as INS Tarmugli returns to active service more than seventeen years after being gifted to the Maldives and subsequently returned to India in May of the current year.

Shah Rukh Khan Tops UKs List of World’s Top 50 Asian Celebrities Post Success of Pathaan and Jawan

In a triumphant year for Bollywood, the 58-years-old iconic actor, Shah Rukh Khan, has etched his name in the annals of box office history with two action-packed thrillers, “Pathaan” and “Jawaan,” and is now gearing up for the release of the comedy-drama film, “Dunki.” The UK weekly publication, ‘Eastern Eye,’ recently unveiled its annual list, where Shah Rukh Khan emerged victorious, beating tough competition and securing the top spot.

Adani Green Energy ranked 2nd-largest solar PV developer

Adani Green Energy Ltd. with its total solar capacity of 18.1 GW ranked second after France-based Total Energies, which holds a total capacity of 41.3 GW. Mercom Capital Group is a clean energy communications and research firm. It made the report based on data compiled from July 2022 to June 2023. This achievement aligns with their ambitious target of achieving 45 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2030.

China launched the deepest lab on Earth

The world’s deepest and largest underground laboratory became operational in The 2,400-metre-deep physics laboratory is located in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF) is located beneath Jinping Mountain in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture. The DURF has a total room capacity of 330,000 cubic metres. The lab provides a major boost to the global search for dark matter, which is a hypothetical form of matter that appears not to interact with light or the electromagnetic field.