Sunday, 16 July 2023

Space Quiz and Poster /Painting Competition by ISRO Class 8 to12

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Saturday, 15 July 2023

Facts on Chandrayaan 3 India Moon Mission

 


Chandrayaan 3: Get to know all necessary details and facts about India’s Moon Mission, here. Know the launch date, time, place, budget, and much more about this exciting space journey.

Chandrayaan 3: India is all set for its third lunar exploration, India Moon Mission. It is an exciting space journey for 140 Crore Indians, glued to their TV screens, to watch how this mission unfolds. Here, we have presented to you Frequently Asked Questions about Chandrayaan 3. You can find answers to all your questions regarding Chandrayaan 3, here.

This is in continuation to India’s second mission, Chandrayaan 2, which failed due to the crash landing of its lander named ‘Vikram’. We could not make a soft landing on the moon, which led to the failure of Chandrayaan 2. With all hope and courage, let’s all look forward to the success of Chandrayaan 3.

1.What is Chandrayaan 3 launch date and time?

Answer. Chandrayaan 3 was launched on 14th July 2023 at 2:30 PM IST(Indian Standard Time).

2.What is the name of ISRO’s Moon Mission Launch Vehicle?

Answer. ISRO’s Moon Mission launch vehicle is named as ‘Mark-III a.k.a LVM3’.

3.What is the launch site of India Moon Mission?

Answer. India Moon Mission’s launch site is situated at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

4.What is the budget for this mission?

Answer. Chandrayaan 3 is set at a budget of Rs 615 Crores. It is being called one of the most cost-effective space missions.

5.Who is conducting this mission?

Answer. Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO), India’s space organization is conducting its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan 3.

6.What type of mission is ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3?

Answer.  ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 is a Lunar exploration mission.

7.Who is leading this mission?

Answer. India Moon Mission is being led by Ritu Karidhal Shrivastava. She is a scientist at ISRO. She was Deputy Operations Director for India’s Mars orbiter mission and was named “Rocket Women” of India.

8.What are the objectives of ISRO’s moon mission?

Answer.  There are three main objectives of ISRO’s moon mission. They are:

(i) To demonstrate a Safe and Soft Landing on Lunar Surface

(ii) To demonstrate Rover roving on the moon and

(iii) To conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

9.What technologies have been used in this mission?

Answer. Chandrayaan 3 has used the following technologies in this mission:

(i) Altimeters: Laser & RF-based Altimeters

(ii) Velocimeters: Laser Doppler Velocimeter & Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera

(iii) Inertial Measurement: Laser Gyro based Inertial referencing and Accelerometer package

(iv) Propulsion System: 800N Throttleable Liquid Engines, 58N attitude thrusters & Throttleable Engine Control Electronics

(v) Navigation, Guidance & Control (NGC): Powered Descent Trajectory design and associate software elements

(vi) Hazard Detection and Avoidance: Lander Hazard Detection & Avoidance Camera and Processing Algorithm

(vii) Landing Leg Mechanism

10.What is the total weight of the rocket?

Answer. The rocket consists of a Propulsion Module which weighs 2148 kg, a Lander Module which weighs 1752 kg, and a Rover of 26 kg, which in total makes it 3900 Kg.

11.What is the name of the rocket used in Chandrayaan 3?

Answer.  The rocket used in Chandrayaan 3 is named as LVM3-M4 (Fat Boy).

12.Is Chandrayaan 3, an unmanned mission?

Answer. Yes, Chandrayaan 3 is an unmanned Mission. However, it consists of a lander and Rover named as Vikram and Pragyan, respectively.

13.How much time will the mission take to complete?

Answer. The mission is expected to be completed in ‘about a month’.

14.When will the rocket land on the moon?

Answer.  The expected date of landing on the moon is 23rd August 2023. After landing, it will operate for 1 lunar day, which is equal to 14 Earth days.

15.Why is Chandrayaan 3 important for India?

Answer. Successful completion of Chandrayaan 3 will make India, the fourth country on Earth, to make a soft landing on the moon. Further, India would be the first country to make a landing on the south pole of the moon, an area that remains largely unexplored yet.


Courtesy :https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/chandrayaan-3-facts-about-india-moon-mission-1689336347-1

Sunday, 18 June 2023

Reading Pledge (National Reading Day 19 June 2023)

     28th PANICKER FOUNDATION READING WEEK AND MONTH (19 JUNE -18 July 2023)




As a part of reading month celebration all the Students, Teachers and Parents are requested to take reading pledge




Sunday, 4 June 2023

Wakelet on World Environment Day 2023

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Plant a tree challenge 5 June 2023

 

Dear Students,

As a Part of World Environment Day Celebration.

Come on, let us do our bit in making our environment green!!
You are invited to be a part of the ‘PLANT A TREE CHALLENGE’ being organised by the school  library in connection with the WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY.

All that you have to do is to 
Plant one or more trees in your house 
Click a photograph of the same.
Write a brief description of the tree(s) you have planted.

Your ‘GREEN’ efforts will not go waste. You will be rewarded with an ‘E-Certificate’ 

All the photographs will shared on the LIBRARY BLOG. 

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Sunday, 23 April 2023

World Book and Copyright Day 2023: 9 powerful quotes by famous authors, personalities to celebrate the day

 

Reading can provide comfort and companionship. On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, here are quotes by famous authors 

Books are your perfect companion wherever you go. It is said that readers never feel alone and very rightly so. World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated every year on April 23 to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. As book readers across the world are on decline and consumption of digital content is on an all-time rise, one should not forget the numerous benefits of reading. It is not only an exercise for brain, a stress buster but also improves one's concentration and ability to focus.

The theme for World Book and Copyright Day for April 23, 2023 (Sunday), is Indigenous Languages which need to be preserved. April 23 as chosen as the date to hold World Book and Copyright day every year since 1995 as on this date, several prominent authors like William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died. The idea was to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books.

On the occasion of World Book and Copyright day, here are quotes by famous authors you can share with your loved ones.

1. ''That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet'' - Jhumpa Lahiri

2.''Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world'' - Malala Yousafzai

3. 'You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me'' - C.S. Lewis

4. “So many books, so little time.”

― Frank Zappa

5. “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”

― Mark Twain

6. “Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”

― Neil Gaiman, Coraline

7. “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.”

― Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood

8. “If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.”

Oscar Wilde

9. “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”

― Charles W. Eliot

courtesy : https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/world-book-and-copyright-day-2023-9-powerful-quotes-by-famous-authors-personalities-to-celebrate-the-day-101682225499534.html

World book and copy right day 23 April 2023


World Book Day 2023 will be celebrated on 23 April 2023. Know all about World Book Day here.

World Book & Copyright Day 2023

World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, is celebrated annually on April 23rd. It is a day dedicated to promoting the benefits of reading, writing, translating, publishing, and protecting copyrights. World Book Day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1995 to promote reading, publishing, and copyright protection worldwide. Here in this article you can get all the information on World Book Day 2023.

World Book Day 2023: History

The original concept for World Book Day was conceived by Vicente Clavel, the director of Cervantes publishing house in Barcelona, in 1922. Clavel intended to honor the renowned author Miguel de Cervantes and boost book sales. The first celebration took place on October 7, 1926, which was Cervantes’ birthday, before it was later moved to April 23, his date of death, in 1930. This tradition continues to be widely popular in Catalonia, where it is known as Sant Jordi’s Day or The Day of Books and Roses.

In 1995, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, designated April 23 as the official date for World Book and Copyright Day. This date also marks the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as the birth or death of other prominent authors. The aim of World Book and Copyright Day is to celebrate books, promote reading, and highlight the importance of copyright protection for authors and publishers worldwide.

World Book Day 2023: Theme

World Book Day 2023 theme is “Indigenous Languages”. This theme highlights the rich cultural heritage and the importance of indigenous languages in literature and storytelling. It emphasizes the need to preserve and promote indigenous languages, which are often endangered or at risk of being lost, as they hold significant knowledge, wisdom, and unique perspectives.... 



Courtesy: Read more at: https://www.bankersadda.com/world-book-copyright-day-2023/


 

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