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Thursday, August 22, 2024
TopicNISAR

Topic: NISAR

To avoid eclipses, joint NASA-ISRO observatory NISAR won’t take flight before February 2025

NASA & ISRO’s NISAR observatory will map entire globe in 12 days, gathering data on Earth's ecosystems, ice mass, sea level rise & natural hazards including earthquakes.

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Modi’s lateral entry U-turn shows he’s not a rigid politician. He listens to opposing views

The silver lining is that the uproar over lateral entry scheme will lead to a refined policy. With social justice added, it may now be more acceptable.

‘Overambitious’ car manufacturers pose risk to India’s auto market despite no dearth in demand

Automobile dealers’ body asserts there has been no slowdown in demand, but original equipment manufacturers are dumping vehicles for which there is stock already available.

Yes, India’s defence exports are booming, but guess who’s the biggest importer

India's defence industry now supplies to over 90 countries, with exports growing by more than 30 times in 10 years. Equipment exported is wide-ranging, from small arms to armoured vehicles.

Subcontinental setbacks have a message for India: Junk victimhood & respect thy neighbour

Bangladesh is just latest example of disquiet in India's neighbourhood. We need to junk domestic politics & excessive religiosity, acquire humility in our approach to neighbours.