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Indian Railways boasts a rich history. The trains and railway tracks were introduced in the country during the British rule. Let’s learn more interesting facts about the railways.

According to IIT Kanpur, these eMasters programmes combine fintech and traditional finance to help professionals understand the impact of technology of finance. The application period for the July 2024 batch is open until March 31.

Nitish Shrimal, a Space Engineer at ISRO, is an inspirational figure who overcame all the hurdles life threw at him. Hailing from a remote part of Rajasthan, Shrimal did not qualify for IIT-JEE and had to overcome language barriers to learn in college. Yet, he achieved his goal of learning about space and landed his dream job. 

Nimal Raghavan has worked on water conservation projects across 10 Indian states, including 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Remarkably, his efforts have also reached countries like Africa and Sri Lanka. Nimal also established a startup called the ‘Mega Foundations,’ dedicated to promoting organic farming and preserving indigenous seeds.

The asteroid ‘2005 EX296’ has officially been renamed as ‘(215884) Jayantmurthy’ by the IAU’s Working Group on Small Bodies Nomenclature.

The initiative ‘Jal Jeevan Mission: Har Ghar Jal’ was launched on 15 August 2019. The project achieved a significant feat on 7 March 2024, with tap water reaching 75 percent of households across the country.

Dr Tessy Thomas spearheaded the Agni-4 project and also served as the project director for the Agni-5 project. For her immense contributions, she has also earned the title ‘Missile Woman of India.’

DRDO scientist Sheena Rani has been leading the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni series project since 1999. She is one of the key figures who contributed to the success of Agni-5 project.

S Somanath is the 10^th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). He has been honoured with several accolades, including the Space Gold Medal and Fellowship of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

Numerous competitive exams, both at the state and central government levels, including job recruitment exams, are scheduled for the month of March.

Anil Manibhai Naik, widely known as AM Naik, serves as the Chairman Emeritus of Larsen and Toubro. His contributions in the company propelled it to new heights. In 2022, he ranked among the top 10 donors in India with total donations amounting to Rs 142 crore.

Sameer Wankhede is an Indian officer in the Indian Revenue Service. He is the former zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau of India (NCB).

Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher. Anticipations are that it will significantly enhance the firepower of the Indian Army. The Defence Ministry has sanctioned the acquisition of 6400 Pinaka rockets for a sum of Rs 2800 crore.

Arpita Mukherjee is an Indian actress and playback singer. She made headlines when she was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on 23 July 2022 for her alleged involvement in the teaching recruitment scam in West Bengal School Service Commission.

Anil Manibhai Naik (AM Naik) is the Chairman Emeritus of the company Larsen & Toubro. Over the course of his life, Anil Manibhai Naik has donated a significant amount of sum to charitable causes. The Government of India has honoured AM Naik with Padma Vibhushan. Reports suggest that he holds a total of 9 stocks worth more than Rs 171.3 crore.