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ISRO Cheif, S. Somanath, talked about his battle with cancer in a Malayalam interview recently. He revealed that he found out about his cancer on the day of the Aditya-L1 launch and got an operation and chemo after that. He said is cured now and has returned to his work again. 

India is a beautiful country surrounded by stunning mountains, deserts, and beaches. Recently PM Modi visited Dwarka and did scuba diving, further popularising the watersport even more. For those craving underwater activities, here are the top 5 amazing scuba diving spots in India. 

Sonal Goel, an IAS officer from 2007 batch, shared her UPSC Mains marksheet on her social media handle @sonalgoelias, inspiring lakhs of aspirants pursuing civil services.

Yashasvi Jaiswal gained widespread recognition when he scored an impressive 319 runs in a Giles Shield match back in 2015. He excelled in the Under-19 World Cup and IPL, which ultimately made him a shining star. He has made history by becoming the third Indian batsman to score two double centuries in Test series against England.

Pooja Parth, a resident of Kota, Rajasthan, is an IAS officer from 2015 batch. Presently, she is serving as the District Collector and District Magistrate in Jalore, Rajasthan.  

The Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall, situated in Satara, Maharashtra, is the tallest waterfall in India. It stands at a height of 1840 feet. Its scenic charm is particularly captivating during the monsoon season.

Mridulakumari Jadeja, an Indian cricketer, belongs to a royal family of Rajkot. Her residence, Ranjit Vilas boasts of over 150 rooms. She has played in around 36 Women’s Twenty20 matches. In 2021, she made four half-centuries in women’s senior ODI matches.

Makar Sankranti is a sacred Hindu festival. This year it will be celebrated on 15^th January across different states. In North India, the festival is celebrated by taking a holy bath in the Ganga. Various fairs are organized at the ghats, and people engage in charitable acts.

Jemimah Rodrigues, an Indian batswoman, scored a half-century in her debut match during the India vs England Test series. After scoring 68 runs, she became the 12^th Indian woman cricketer to make a half-century in a Test debut match.

Babar Azam is counted among the world’s finest batsmen. He is the captain of Pakistan’s cricket team. According to reports, Babar Azam, the highest paid cricketer in Pakistan, has a net worth of $5 million.

Rishabh Pant is an Indian cricket player. He plays as a wicket keeper and batsman for the men’s cricket team. In Under-19 World Cup, Rishabh Pant holds the record of making the fastest half-century. On 21 October 2018, he made his ODI debut against West Indies in Guwahati.

Jassie Gill is an Indian singer, model, and actor. His real name is Jasdeep Singh Gill. In the year 2011, he recorded his first song ‘Batchmate.’ Jassie Gill starred in his first Bollywood film ‘Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi’ in the year 2018.

Tanu Jain is an IAS officer from 2014 batch. She completed her schooling from Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri, Delhi. Tanu pursued a BDS degree from Subharti University, Meerut. She received immense support from IAS Vatsalya Pandit and cleared the UPSC 2014 exams by securing 648^th rank. Tanu Jain established a coaching centre named ‘Tathastu IAS.’ She makes short videos and reels and shares study tips with UPSC aspirants.

Simala Prasad is an IPS officer from 2010 batch. After her post-graduation, she appeared for the MPSC exams and secured a DSP position in the police forces. Meanwhile, she continued preparing for the UPSC exams and became an IPS officer. When she received an acting role in a film, she immediately accepted it and made her debut in the year 2017.

Ambika Raina is an IAS officer from UPSC 2022 batch. Ambika earned a degree in architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. During her graduation, she received an internship offer in Switzerland. She returned to India and cracked the UPSC exams in her third attempt by securing 164th rank.