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May 21, 2023

ISRO Likely to Launch Chandrayaan 3 in Second Week of July

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for the launch of Chandrayaan-3, the follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2. Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for launch in the second week of July. Chandrayaan-3, which consists of a lander and rover, aims to demonstrate capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
ISRO will launch Chandrayaan-3 atop its largest launch vehicle, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mark III), also called Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3), from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
LVM3's propulsion module will carry Chandrayaan-3 to a 100-kilometre lunar orbit, ISRO says on its website.
What are the objectives of Chandrayaan-3?
The objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, conduct in-situ scientific experiments, and demonstrate rover landing on the Moon.

May 20, 2023

UP Govt. to Launch 5G technology Training Programme for Youth

The Uttar Pradesh government is taking a significant step towards enhancing skill development opportunities by launching a 5G technology training programme under its Skill Development Mission. This initiative aims to equip the youth with the necessary skills in new and future employable technologies, recognising the importance of 5G technology in shaping the telecom sector and the future economy.
The primary goal of the 5G technology training programme is to make the youth skilled in the latest technologies that will be in high demand in the future job market. The programme acknowledges the vital role that 5G technology will play in transforming the telecom ecosystem, including hardware, software, and services. It is seen as the technology of the future, with applications ranging from Internet of Things (IoT) to machine-to-machine communication and edge computing.
Under this programme, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to train and provide jobs to 1,000 candidates. The initiative will be initially launched in five districts, namely Lucknow, Kanpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Moradabad, Agra, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. These districts have been chosen strategically to ensure maximum reach and impact of the training programme.

May 18, 2023

India Hosts SG9 Meeting to Advance Standards for Television Technology

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT) organised the meeting of ITU-T Study Group 9 (SG-9) on "Broadband Cable and Television/Audiovisual content transmission and integrated broadband cable networks" at the IISc campus.
The meeting is being held from May 9- May 18, 2023, and this was the first physical meeting of SG9, which was held after the Covid-19 pandemic. It is worth noting that this was the first time that India hosted the SG9 meeting.
The SG9 looks at various aspects of transmission, distribution, and rendering of cable and broadband TV.
The event was attended by delegates and representatives from Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Congo, Egypt, France, Gambia, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Syria, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Ukraine, and other nations. In addition, representatives of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a UN Organisation, and many other experts attended the meeting.
Established in 1865, ITU facilitates international connectivity in communications networks. It allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, while also developing the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect.

May 17, 2023

Pune: Asia's First Subsea Research Lab at MIT-World Peace University

In a groundbreaking development, MIT-World Peace University (WPU) in Pune unveiled Asia's first-ever subsea research lab, the Centre for Subsea Engineering Research (CSER). The state-of-the-art facility, created in collaboration with Aker Solutions, aims to revolutionise training and education for the global oil and gas industry by providing real-world experience and fostering multi-disciplinary talent.
The CSER, an initiative of MIT-WPU's Department of Petroleum Engineering, marks a significant milestone in the institution's commitment to equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. Dr. Samarth Patwardhan, the head of the subsea lab and Professor in Petroleum Engineering, emphasized the lab's potential impact on producing highly skilled professionals who are prepared to address future challenges in the industry.
The subsea research lab offers a wide range of applications and resources to various stakeholders in the energy sector. It serves as a hands-on academic platform for undergraduate and postgraduate students, facilitating curriculum experiments and promoting practical learning in petroleum engineering. The lab also facilitates joint professional training programs with industry experts in subsea engineering and Industrial Safety and Health Engineering (ISHE).

May 16, 2023

Saturn Dethrones Jupiter as Planet with Most Satellites

For years, ringed planet Saturn was the planet with the most moons. But it was dethroned as the 'moon king' in February 2023 after astronomers discovered 12 new moons around gas giant Jupiter, which took it's the total tally of its moons to 95. But now (in May 2023), a team of space scientists led by the University of British Columbia has discovered 62 new moons of Saturn, taking the official tally to 145. By overtaking Jupiter, Saturn also became the first planet to have over 100 discovered moons.
Saturn not only has nearly doubled its number of moons, it now has more moons than all the rest of the planets in the solar system combined.
Before this discovery, Saturn had 83 moons recognised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

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