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Revival of Mushk Budji

October 9, 2023

Mushk Budji, an indigenous aromatic rice variety from Kashmir, is on the brink of a significant revival, as authorities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have unveiled plans to expand its cultivation area to 5,000 hectares within the next three years. ..

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Beautiful Restaurants on Wheels

October 9, 2023

The Indian Railways is embarking on an exciting project to breathe new life into two abandoned railway coaches by converting them into theme-based restaurants. This innovative initiative, known as “Beautiful Restaurants on Wheels,” aims to refurbish and transform old train ..

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Hydrilla Found in Michigan for the First Time

October 9, 2023

Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant known for its rapid growth and harmful effects on ecosystems, has been found in Michigan, US, for the first time. This discovery was made by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) during ..

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ISRO Conducts Trajectory Correction Maneuver for Aditya L1 Mission

October 9, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the successful execution of a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) for its Aditya L1 spacecraft. Aditya L1 is on a 110-day journey to reach the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1 (L1), marking one of ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 9, 2023

October 9, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 9, 2023 INDIA National Conference-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 22 of 26 seats; BJP wins two. The Chief of the Air Staff unveiled a new Ensign for the force, ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 8-9, 2023

October 9, 2023

41. ISRO’s Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) is a crucial test for which mission? [A] Aditya L-1[B] Mangalyaan[C] Chandrayaan-3[D] Gaganyaan Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Gaganyaan] Notes:The Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) is a part of the Indian ..

Watermeal and Space Nutrition

October 9, 2023

Researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand are exploring the remarkable potential of watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. Conducted at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, ..

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Open Market Operation (OMO) Sale of Government Securities

October 9, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently made an unexpected announcement regarding the consideration of Open Market Operation (OMO) sales of government securities. While the RBI did not specify a timeline for this move, it caught the bond market by ..

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Miura-1 Rocket: Europe’s First Private Rocket Launch

October 9, 2023

Spanish aerospace company PLD Space has achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its recoverable Miura-1 rocket. This achievement marks Europe’s first fully private rocket launch and offers a glimmer of hope for Europe’s space ambitions. The Miura-1 rocket, named ..

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NASA to Launch Psyche Mission

October 9, 2023

NASA is gearing up for an ambitious mission called Psyche, where a high-tech spacecraft will embark on a 2.2 billion mile journey to explore an asteroid known as 16 Psyche. This mission, scheduled for launch on October 12, holds immense ..

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