India's fourth Navigational Satellite IRNSS-1D successfully launched

--> India successfully launched the IRNSS-1D, the fourth in the series of seven navigational satellites, onboard PSLV-C27 on 28 March 2015. --> Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C27) lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota at 5.19pm and placed IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System)-1D weighing 1,425kg in a sub-geostationary orbit after a 20minutes flight. --> PSLV-C27 that lifted off from the second...

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IRCTC New Website Launched: Migrated to Next Generation e-Ticketing System

IRCTC Launched next generation e Ticketing system to book your train ticket more faster and user friendly manner than earlier. Now, When you login you will be automatically redirected to the new website with the message  "Dear Customer, You have been successfully migrated to Next Generation e-Ticketing website. To Print/Cancel/FileTDR of your old transactions done before migration, click "My Transactions" below. To book e-tickets , click...

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Facebook to buy WhatsApp message service for $19 billion

>> Facebook Inc will buy fast-growing mobile-messaging startup WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock in a landmark deal that places the world's largest social network closer to the heart of mobile communications and may bring younger users into the fold. >> The transaction involves $4 billion in cash, $12 billion in stock and $3 billion in restricted stock that vests over several years. The WhatsApp deal is worth more than...

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Know about GSLV D5 launch & GSAT-14 Satellite: Useful for all competitive Exams

>>  ISRO on 5 January 2014 (Sunday) launched a 1,982 kg Indian communication satellite GSAT 14 aboard its new and improved version of the indigenous GSLV called the GSLV D5. >> The successful launch was a morale booster for ISRO which helps commercial launches using the GSLV and even prepare for a proposed Chandrayaan 2 mission in the days to come. Highlights of India's GSLV D5's mission 1) GSLV-D5 launched 1982 Kg GSAT-14,...

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GSLV-D5 launch successful: Significant achievement of India's prowess over indigenous cryogenic technology

>> One of India’s most ambitious dreams became a reality on Sunday when its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5), powered by an indigenous cryogenic engine, effortlessly put the 1,982-kg GSAT-14 communication satellite into a perfect orbit after 17 minutes of flight. >> The launch marks a significant achievement of India's prowess over indigenous cryogenic technology. >> The grand success caps 20 years of hard...

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Isro's Mars Orbiter Mission successfully placed in Mars transfer trajectory

Isro's Mars Orbiter Mission successfully placed in Mars transfer trajectory >> Crossing a major milestone in the country's space history, Isro's Mars Orbiter Mission on Sunday ventured out of Earth's sphere of influence for the first time in an attempt to reach the red planet's orbit. >> The critical manoeuvre to place the Mars orbiter spacecraft in the Mars transfer trajectory was successfully carried out almost an hour past...

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Things you must know about ‘Mangalyaan’- ISRO Mars mission

Things you must know about ‘Mangalyaan’- ISRO Mars mission India has launched its Mars mission ‘Mangalyaan’ from the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) centre at Sriharikota on 05 November 2013 (Tuesday). If it goes well, India will join the league of countries like America, Russia and Europe to undertake a successful Mars mission. The important move by India is being watched by the world. Here are some of the highlights of...

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India’s first ever mission to Mars "Mangalyaan" completed its first stage

India’s first ever mission to Mars "Mangalyaan" completed its first stage >>India’s first ever mission to Mars successfully completed its first stage on Tuesday, as a rocket carrying the Mangalyaan Mars orbiter delivered the spacecraft into earth’s orbit, some 45 minutes after lift-off. >> "I am happy to announce that the Mars orbiter mission first phase is a success," said Indian Space Research Organisation chairman K Radhakrishnan...

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear smartwatch

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear smartwatch Samsung on 04 September 2013 launched Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear at IFA, a trade event in Berlin. Samsung said that both devices will go on sale in 149 countries by September 25. In India, both the devices are likely to be launched before end of September. No country-specific pricing has been announced so far. The highlight of the event was Galaxy Gear, a smartwatch. Samsung has...

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Google launches new Nexus 7

Google launches new Nexus 7 Google, on 24 July 2013, introduced a sleeker version of its Nexus 7 tablet as the Internet company escalated its battle with Apple and Amazon.com in the mobile computing market. Chromecast Google also announced a $35 device — Chromecast — that will let you watch Netflix, YouTube and other content on a high-definition TV. Simply plug the Chromecast into the TV’s HDMI port, and it’ll display content from your...

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India launched its first navigation satellite IRNSS-1A from Sriharikota on 01 July 2013

India launched its first navigation satellite IRNSS-1A from Sriharikota on 01 July 2013 India’s first dedicated navigation satellite, the IRNSS-1A, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation, was successfully put in orbit on 01.07.2013(Monday) night. The launch vehicle, PSLV-C22, bearing the 1,425-kg navigation satellite, blasted off the launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the scheduled lift-off time of 11.41 p.m. As...

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SBI to charge customers Rs 60 per year for SMS alerts

SBI to charge customers Rs 60 per year for SMS alerts State Bank of India (SBI) customers will have to pay Rs 60 per year for getting SMS alerts, a move which is likely to be followed by other public sector lenders. "With effect from quarter ending June 2013, SMS charges of Rs 15 inclusive of service tax per quarter will be recovered," SBI said in an announcement. The country's largest bank, which has about 18.5 crore customers, did not specify...

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Tianhe-2 is now the World's Fastest Supercomputer

Tianhe-2 is now the fastest Supercomputer of the world China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer, also called Milkyway-2, was revealed as the fastest super computer of the world by Ars Technica, the technology magazine  on 17 June 2013. Recently measured at speeds of nearly 31 petaflops surpassing the current record holder US machine called Titan by 74 per cent. And the interesting thing is that it was not even running at its full capacity! According...

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Book your train tickets through SMS from July 1, 2013

Book your train tickets through SMS from July 1, 2013 From July 1, you will be able to book your train ticket through your mobile phone at a cost of Rs. 6, through a simple text-messaging-based facility or a menu-based dialling service. The bookings can be made from anywhere and at any time in a secure manner. There is no need to log onto the internet or stand in a queue. Any mobile user can operate this system using handsets ranging from feature...

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