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 HSTDV technology: On 7 September, 2020, DRDO successfully flight tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Launch at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha. Let us read more about HSTDV technology and its importance. HSTDV technology:  The successful demonstration of the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology by the DRDO with the flight test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha was done on 7 September, 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates DRDO for the successful flight of the Hypersonic Test Demonstration Vehicle. He also said that the scramjet engine developed by our scientists helped the flight achieve a speed 6 times the speed of sound! Very few countries have such capabilities today. No doubt it will lead to the development of hypersonic cruise missiles and vehicles in the future. According to DRDO Chairman G. Sathe...

 On the occasion of International Literacy Day, Prime Minister Modi will be launching 'Padhna Likhna Abhiyan' to tackle the literacy-related challenges in the post COVID world, as per the Education Ministery of India. On the occasion of  International Literacy Day ,  Prime Minister Modi  will be launching 'Padhna Likhna Abhiyan' to tackle the literacy-related challenges in the post COVID world, as per the Education Ministery of India. The scheme will be launched to educate adults in the country.  The theme for this year's Literacy Day is 'Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond'. The ongoing pandemic has made us realise the power of literacy for all age groups with the technology as a facilitator.  India has so far made several efforts in wiping out the illiteracy by implementing several schemes and campaigns such as Farmer’s Functional Literacy Project (FFLP), Functional Literacy for Adult Women (FLAW), National Adult Education Pro...

Every year on September 5, India celebrates the Teachers' Day on the birth anniversary of former President of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. This year, India will be celebrating 58th Teachers' Day. Every year on September 5, India celebrates the Teachers' Day on the birth anniversary of former President of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. This year, India will be celebrating 58th Teachers' Day.  Teachers play a vital role as they teach us through books and experiences in their lives. They not only guide us professionally but they guide us personally too. On the occasion of Teachers' Day, let us have a look at some of the greatest teachers that India has ever produced.  Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan  was born on September 5, 1888. His birthday is celebrated as the Teachers' Day in the country. He served as the first Vice President and second President of Independent India. Before joining politics, he taught at Madras Presidency C...