The Largest Asteroid 2001 F032 Will Pass By Earth On March 21
An asteroid roughly 3,000 feet in diameter will pass by earth at a distance of approximately 1.25 million miles (two million kilometers) on March 21, according to the US space agency, NASA.
Why this asteroid is important?
The asteroid, 2001 F032, was discovered 20 years ago and it is the largest asteroid to pass by earth this year. Paul Chodas, director of the Center for Near Earth Object Studies said that they knew the orbital path of the asteroid around the Sun very accurately and that there was no chance of it getting closer to earth than 1.25 million miles.
1.25 million miles is roughly 5.25 times than the distance of the earth from moon but still it is close enough to be classified as a "potentially hazardous asteroid". Also, at 77,000 miles per hour, 2001 F032 is the fastest asteroid to approach earth.
What are the advantages of asteroid?
Lance Benner, principal scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said the close encounter with the asteroid is an opportunity for astronomers to get a better understanding of the mineral composition of the asteroid. Sunlight reflecting … Read the rest
Football / News & Politics / Sports
Arsenal Enters Quarter-Finals Of Europa League With 3-1 Win Over Olympiacos
Arsenal registered an impressive win against Olympiacos to get a smooth entry into the quarter-finals of the Europa League. The Gunners delivered 3 goals with stunning action and received only one. But the talking points of the match were about the opportunities missed.
What was the talking point of the match?
The Gunners revealed their true spirit but at the same time, they exposed their darker side. They were like both an angel and a demon. Whether it is ball possession or strike, Arsenal dominated the field but they look scattered in the field. There was little coordination between Arsenal players.
First is the selection of team….
Mikel Arteta decided to play with the team that drew 1-1 with Burnley in the Premier League. But he replaced Gabriel Magalhaes and Hector Bellerin came in for Pablo Mari and Calum Chambers to strengthen his team's position.
In the first half….
Martin Odegaard was quick to assume the moment at 34th minute when he landed the ball into the net. Jose Sa looked quite helpless at the sudden strike.
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SSKM Hospital Said Mamata Banerjee Had Severe Injuries On Her Foot, Ankle, Shoulder And Neck
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee got her left foot and ankle injured during an alleged attack by some miscreants while she's campaigning in Nandigram. Mamata Banerjee was swiftly taken to SSKM hospital for treatment.
What did doctors say about her injuries?
Severe bone injuries in her left ankle and foot in x-ray. Doctors also got an MRI at the Bangur Institute of Neurosciences on noticing injuries in the right shoulder, forearm and neck. The CM was shifted to a special ward at the hospital's VVIP Woodburn Block after the physical examination was complete. But doctors said that they could conduct more tests to assess her health.
CM Mamata Banerjee was complaining of chest pain and breathlessness in the hospital. Also, she had developed mild fever. The doctors said that she would be in observation for 48 hours after which they would decide the further course of treatment.
A team of doctors including a cardiologist, an endocrinologist, a general surgery doctor, an orthopedist and a medicine doctor is observing the condition of Mamata Banerjee.
How did CM injure her foot and ankle?
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Salah And Mane Took Liverpool To The UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals
Liverpool's 2-0 victory during the round of 16 second leg over RB Leipzig on Wednesday paved its way UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. But it wasn't a smooth advance as RB Leipzig looked more dominant till the 70th minute of the game.
Goalless first half
RB Leipzig was successful in warding off the relentless press of The Reds but it couldn't break Liverpool's high defensive line. It failed in making any meaningful attack on The Reds despite keeping the possession of the ball for maximum time in the first half. Liverpool made a comeback into the third-quarter of the first half but the opportunities were missed due to lack of finishing. So, both the teams failed to get any breakthrough in the first half.
RB Leipzig changed its strategy in the second half
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi won't feature in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2004-05. 💔 pic.twitter.com/JjH9gN4dAz
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) March 10, 2021
RB Leipzig brough attacker Alexander Sortloth into the game in the second half. He was replaced midfielder Kevin Kampl. It also made minor … Read the rest
Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat Resigns For Following Reasons
Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat's resignation on Tuesday just a year before polls is seen as a course-correction by the party. While the rumors about his exit were doing rounds for months, his meeting with the BJP leadership on Monday in Delhi put end to all speculations.
Who is Trivendra Singh Rawat?
Trivendra Singh Rawat is known as a low-profile politician handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead Uttarakhand after BJP won 57 seats the 67-member assembly in 2017 elections. Also, it was the first time that Mr. Rawat, 60, was elevated to the position of chief minister. Before putting his paper, Mr. Rawat met BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi.
Why did BJP ask for his resignation?
The central leadership was monitoring handling of Chamoli flash flood by the Rawat government in Uttarakhand. Also, the leaders in Delhi criticized Mr. Rawat pushing the projects suspended by the Supreme Court. Finally, BJP sent Raman Singh and Dushyant Gautam as observers to Dehradun and acted on their assessment. BJP JP Nadda even held talks with Home Minister Amit Shah and senior BJP leader BL Santosh … Read the rest
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Google Doodle Shows Prof Rao Placing A Satellite In Its Orbit On His Birthday
Renowned Indian professor and scientist Udupi Ramachandra Rao popularly known as "India's Satellite Man" turns 89 today. And Google is celebrating his birthday with a Doodle to highlight the commendable work done by Professor Rao, who died in 2017.
Life of Udupi Ramachandra Rao
Born in Karnataka on 10th March 1932, Prof Rao started his work as a protégé of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India's space program. After completing his doctorate, Prof Rao joined NASA as a professor and conducted experiments on Pioneer and Explorer space probes.
In 1966, Prof Rao returned to India to work on an extensive high energy astronomy program at the Physical Research Laboratory. In 1972, he spearheaded India's satellite program. Also, he was instrumental in developing and supervising over 20 satellites including India's first satellite – Aryabhata. In 1975, India launched its first satellite that transformed the rural landscape of the country by boosting communication and meteorological services.
His biggest contribution to the nation
Development of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) technology is the biggest contribution of Prof Rao in the field of space research. PSLV has launched … Read the rest