ZERO SHADOW DAY

Zero Shadow Day, also known as No Shadow Day, is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs in specific regions on Earth where the Sun is positioned directly overhead at solar noon. This phenomenon happens due to the Earths axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees and its orbit around the Sun.

GANDHI JAYANTI

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who was famously known as Mahatma Gandhi. Father of the Nation, as he was called, led Indias freedom movement along with many other national leaders against the British rule in India.

“Meri Maati – Mera Desh”

“Meri Maati – Mera Desh” campaign aims to inspire love for our beloved ‘Motherland’ and pay tribute to the courageous ‘heroes’ who have made the supreme sacrifice for our nation.

Chandrayan 3

Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. It consists of Lander and Rover configuration. It will be launched by LVM3 from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. The propulsion module will carry the lander and rover configuration till 100 km lunar orbit. The propulsion module has Spectro-polarimetry of Habitable Planet Earth (SHAPE) payload to study the spectral and Polari metric measurements of Earth from the lunar orbit.

Importance of Menstrual Hygiene

“Every girl has the right to manage her menstruation safely and with dignity. When girls are forced to stay home due to a lack of menstrual hygiene products or facilities, their education is disrupted, and their potential is limited. By investing in menstrual hygiene management, we can unlock girls’ potential and accelerate progress towards gender equality.” Education that covers topics such as the menstrual cycle, hygiene practices, and menstrual product options. This can help girls understand their bodies better and promote better hygiene practices, such as using sanitary pads in India, which can reduce the risk of infections and other health complications.