{"id":28484,"date":"2024-08-29T18:38:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T13:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=28484"},"modified":"2024-09-02T18:19:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T12:49:11","slug":"news-in-short-29-08-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/29-08-2024\/news-in-short-29-08-2024","title":{"rendered":"News In Short \u2013 29-08-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Axis of Resistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Axis of Resistance was in the news after the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Axis of Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a <strong>coalition of Iranian-backed groups<\/strong> describing&nbsp; themselves as the &#8220;Axis of Resistance&#8221; to Israel and U.S. influence in the Middle East.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis<\/strong> are some of the major groups in&nbsp; the alliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How was the coalition formed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The roots of the \u2018axis of resistance\u2019 go back to the <strong>Iranian Revolution of 1979, <\/strong>which paved the way for radical Shia Muslim clerics to come to power.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To expand its political and military influence in a region where most powers (such as US-ally Saudi Arabia) are Sunni-majority nations, Iran\u2019s new regime began to support non-state actors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another reason for this was to deter threats from Israel and the US as Iran has seen Israel\u2019s creation in <strong>1948 <\/strong>as a means for the US (and the West) to influence the region for its strategic interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India and Russia Working Plan to Handle Emergencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 2\/IR&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Second meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Emergency Management held in Moscow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working plan of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India and Russia signed the working plan of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management for 2025-2026 .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The meeting is significant to draw a strategy for executing the previous agreements between India and Russia, such as, <strong>Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for cooperatio<\/strong>n in the field of Emergency Management in December, 2010 and Regulation to establish the <strong>Indo-Russian Joint Commission for Cooperation (2013<\/strong>) in prevention and elimination of consequences of emergency situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both the countries agreed to exchange best practices in the field of Disaster Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discussion Points:<\/strong> Space monitoring technologies for risk forecasting and emergency response.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exchange of experiences in responding to large-scale disasters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperation in training fire and rescue specialists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>:Enhance early warning systems.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build mutual capacity in emergency preparedness and response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align with the Sendai Framework and India\u2019s disaster risk reduction agenda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Actions: <\/strong>Intensify joint efforts in emergency management.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exchange best practices in disaster management and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend cooperation between educational and research institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next meeting will be held in India in 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source : TH&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>44th PRAGATI Interaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 2\/ Governance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prime Minister Modi chaired the 44th PRAGATI meeting, focusing on project reviews and governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Projects Reviewed:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seven significant projects were discussed, including road, rail, coal, power, and water resources, totaling over Rs. 76,500 crore.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects affect 11 States and UTs: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, Goa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PRAGATI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is&nbsp; a multi-purpose platform for addressing grievances and monitoring government projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a three-tier system (PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of the States);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: Aims to enhance governance efficiency and responsiveness, integrating Digital data management, video-conferencing, and geo-spatial technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :PIB&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>UPI Block Mechanism Facility for Secondary Market Trading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/securities-and-exchange-board-of-india-sebi\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/securities-and-exchange-board-of-india-sebi\/\">Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)<\/a><\/strong> proposed mandatory <strong>Unified Payments Interface (UPI)<\/strong> block mechanism facility for secondary market trading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s the UPI Block Mechanism?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The UPI block mechanism is akin to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/08-04-2023\/application-supported-by-a-blocked-amount-asba\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/08-04-2023\/application-supported-by-a-blocked-amount-asba\">Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA)<\/a> <\/strong>facility that allows trading with blocked amounts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the primary market, it ensures that an investor\u2019s money moves only when the allotment is completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, SEBI wants to extend this concept to the secondary market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEBI is also exploring an alternative: a <strong>\u201c3-in-1 trading account facility\u201d<\/strong>. This could <strong>potentially replace the mandatory ASBA-like facility.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It combines a savings bank account, a demat account (for holding securities), and a trading account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the UPI Block Mechanism?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By integrating UPI with the secondary markets, clients can block funds in their bank accounts specifically for trading in the secondary market.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instead of transferring these funds upfront to the trading member, they remain securely blocked until needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It enhances the protection of cash collateral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who are these Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>QSBs are trading members who meet certain criteria which include factors like the size and scale of their operations, the number of active clients, total assets held by clients, end-of-day margin, and trading volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being designated as a QSB comes with enhanced responsibilities and obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>About SEBI<\/strong><br>&#8211; It was <strong>constituted as a non-statutory body<\/strong> through a resolution of the Government of India, and established <strong>as a statutory body in the year 1992<\/strong> and the provisions of the <strong>Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.<\/strong><br><strong>Functions<\/strong><br>&#8211; To protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.<br><strong>Unified Payments Interface (UPI)<\/strong><br>&#8211; It is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application (of any participating bank), merging several banking features, seamless fund routing &amp; merchant payments into one hood.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; It was developed by<strong> National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)<\/strong> in 2016.<br>&#8211; <strong>Participants in UPI: <\/strong>Payer Payment Service Provider (PSP), Payee PSP, Remitter Bank, Beneficiary Bank, NPCI, Bank Account holders, and Merchants.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/markets\/sebi-proposes-mandatory-upi-block-mechanism-facility-for-secondary-market-trading\/article68579642.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: BL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Green Shoots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Auto markets will see<strong> green shoots<\/strong> by October as per the Maruti Suzuki.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Green Shoots&#8221; is a term generally applied <strong>to signs of recovery<\/strong> from an economic recession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The phrase derives from the <strong>green shoots seen in plants<\/strong> that signify health and growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The term was first used by <strong>UK chancellor Norman Lamont<\/strong> to refer to economic growth during the economic downturn in the United Kingdom in 1991.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/auto-markets-will-see-green-shoots-by-october-says-maruti-suzuki\/article68559504.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Expansion of \u2018Agriculture Infrastructure Fund\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently, the Union Cabinet expanded the scope of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was <strong>launched in 2020<\/strong> with the <strong>primary objective<\/strong> of strengthening <strong>post-harvest infrastructure<\/strong>\u2014a critical link in the agricultural supply chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It focuses on creating essential facilities that enhance productivity, sustainability, and overall efficiency in the agricultural sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features of AIF<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Credit Scheme at Subsidised Interest Rate:<\/strong> Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries can access funds for creating various infrastructure assets related to farming.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These assets include warehouses, cold storage facilities, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expanding Eligibility:<\/strong> The recent expansion of the AIF allows all eligible beneficiaries to participate in creating infrastructure assets covered under<strong> \u2018viable projects for building community farming assets\u2019.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It aims to enhance community farming capabilities and improve overall productivity in the sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated Primary-Secondary Processing Projects:<\/strong> The AIF now permits credit for \u2018integrated primary-secondary processing projects\u2019. However, standalone secondary projects are not eligible for AIF credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Convergence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/04-02-2023\/pm-kusum-scheme\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/04-02-2023\/pm-kusum-scheme\">PM-KUSUM<\/a> with AIF:<\/strong> It aims to further support farmers, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), and cooperatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit Guarantee Options:<\/strong> In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/28-04-2023\/revamped-cgtmse-scheme\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/28-04-2023\/revamped-cgtmse-scheme\"><strong>Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)<\/strong><\/a>, the AIF now extends credit guarantee coverage to FPOs through the NABSanrakshan Trustee Company.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It enhances financial security and encourages investments in agricultural infrastructure projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact and Achievements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since its inception, the AIF has been instrumental in supporting the creation of 6,623 warehouses, 688 cold storage facilities, and 21 silos across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These projects have resulted in an additional storage capacity of about 500 lakh tonnes (lt), including 465 lt of dry storage and 35 lt of cold storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its increased storage capacity can save approximately 18.6 lt of food grains and 3.44 lt of horticulture produce annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investment and Mobilisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A total of \u20b947,575 crore has been sanctioned for 74,508 projects under the AIF.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These sanctioned projects have mobilised an impressive investment of \u20b978,596 crore in the agriculture sector, with a significant contribution from private entities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/cabinet-approves-expansion-of-scope-of-agricultural-infrastructure-fund-scheme\/article68576903.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>ISRO Designed Humanoid Skull<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has designed the skull of the female half humanoid, <strong>Vyomitra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Indian Space Research Organisation\u2019s (ISRO\u2019s) uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2025 will carry the Vyomitra.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Gaganyaan project<\/strong> will launch a crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission and bring them back safely to earth, by landing in seawater.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are humanoids?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Humanoids are <strong>robotic systems designed to resemble humans <\/strong>and function autonomously in space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotic systems are used to <strong>assist astronauts in performing repetitive and\/or dangerous tasks in space<\/strong>, like cleaning of solar panels or fixing faulty equipment located outside the spacecraft.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design of the humanoid skull&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has been made using an <strong>aluminum alloy (AlSi10Mg)<\/strong> known for its high flexibility, light weight, heat resistance, and mechanical properties.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It weighs <strong>800 grams<\/strong> and measures <strong>200mm x 220 mm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vyommitra will resemble the upper body of a human and will include movable arms, a face, and a neck.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/how-isro-designed-humanoid-skull-which-will-be-used-in-gaganyaan-9538728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Solar Paraboloid Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition to renewable energy, <strong>solar paraboloid technology<\/strong> is emerging as a potentially transformative solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solar Paraboloid Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solar paraboloids operate using a <strong>Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) system.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These systems consist of long, parabolic mirrors that focus sunlight onto a receiver tube placed at the focal line of the mirror.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The concentrated solar energy heats a fluid within the receiver, which can then be used to generate electricity or provide direct heat for industrial processes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This design offers several <strong>advantages over traditional PV panels,<\/strong> which convert sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>One of the key benefits of solar paraboloid technology is its ability to operate at higher temperatures, up to 300\u00b0C, which significantly increases <strong>thermal efficiency.&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solar paraboloids are highly efficient in concentrating solar energy, which means that more electricity can be generated from the same amount of sunlight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This efficiency could lead to <strong>lower costs per unit<\/strong> of electricity produced, making solar energy more competitive with traditional fossil fuels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Challenges: <\/strong>The technology requires precise construction, specialized materials, and complex tracking systems, all of which contribute to higher upfront costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/renewable\/explainer-solar-paraboloid-technology-the-next-frontier-in-renewable-energy\/112791948\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ET<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Blue Origin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/ Science and Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeff Bezos\u2019 aerospace venture <strong>Blue Origin <\/strong>is set to launch its eighth tourist mission to suborbital space using the <strong>New Shepard rocket<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The flight will carry six people for an 11-minute ride above the <strong>Karman line<\/strong> (the internationally recognised boundary of space), marking another key milestone for <strong>Blue Origin<\/strong>, which has already taken 37 people into space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, Blue Origin is also cooperating with NASA on the <strong>ESCAPADE<\/strong> (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission, which will investigate the interaction of <strong>solar wind and Mars&#8217; magnetosphere.<\/strong> This mission will launch on Blue Origin&#8217;s reusable <strong>New Glenn rocket<\/strong> in October 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-set-to-launch-8th-tourist-to-space\/#:~:text=Jeff%20Bezos&#039;%20aerospace%20venture%20Blue,internationally%20recognised%20boundary%20of%20space.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIR<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Axis of Resistance was in the news after the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad 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