SpaceX and NASA said on July 2024, they plan to launch the space agency’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than Aug month.
The announcement comes a day after the Federal Aviation administration cleared SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to return to space following a rare mid-flight failure earlier this month had grounded it.
Launch of Ideas4LiFE Portal by Shri Bhupender Yadav
Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, launched the Ideas4LiFE portal at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. This initiative seeks to gather innovative ideas related to products and services that promote environment-friendly lifestyles.
The launch event was also attended by Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, and other dignitaries.
Historic Bronze Win for Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh at Paris Olympics
In a remarkable display of skill and precision, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh has secured a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics. The Indian pair triumphed over South Korea’s Oh Ye Jin and Lee Wonho, bringing home the second medal for India at these Games.
This victory is particularly notable as it marks the second bronze for Manu Bhaker at the Paris Olympics, making her the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympic Games since Independence.
India to Host 2025 Men’s Asia Cup in T20 Format
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that India will host the next edition of the Men’s Asia Cup cricket tournament in 2025. This significant event will be played in the T20 format, serving as a precursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place in India in 2026.
The 2023 season of the Asia Cup was hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board on a ‘hybrid model’.
Indian Destinations on TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2024’
TIME magazine has highlighted three Indian destinations in its prestigious list of ‘World’s Greatest Places of 2024.’ The selection celebrates places that provide fresh and unique experiences. Museum of Solutions (MuSo), a unique children’s museum in Mumbai, Manam Chocolate, a factory in Hyderabad, and NAAR, a restaurant in TIME
India’s Anti-Dumping and Tariff Measures in 2023
In 2023, India experienced a notable reduction in average tariffs while increasing the use of non-tariff measures. According to the WTO report, India’s average tariffs decreased to 17% from 18.1% in 2022. Despite this, India remained one of the top countries in initiating and imposing anti-dumping duties, second only to the US. The reduction in average tariffs contrasted with an increase in anti-dumping measures and the application of other trade defense tools.