Udupi Ramachandra Rao: India’s Pioneer in Space Technology
Udupi Ramachandra Rao, an internationally renowned space scientist, made significant contributions to the development of space technology in India. As the former chairman of ISRO, he led the successful launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhatta, in 1975. Rao was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1976 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2017 for his contributions to science and engineering. Known as the Satellite Man, he was inducted into the Satellite Hall of Fame in 2013 and the IAF Hall of Fame in 2016. Rao passed away on July 24, 2017.
Udupi Ramachandra Rao passed away on 24 July 2017
– Ramachandra Rao was an internationally renowned space scientist
– India’s first satellite ‘Aryabhatta’ was launched in 1975 under the leadership of Udupi Ramachandra Rao
*Pandit Pannalal Ghosh: The Father of Modern Flute*
Pandit Pannalal Ghosh, also known as Amal Jyoti Ghosh was born on July 24, 1911, in Barishal. He is celebrated as the father of the modern flute in India. He elevated the flute, traditionally a folk instrument, to the status of a classical instrument. His innovative bamboo flute, with just four holes and measuring 40-42 inches, is still used in Indian classical music. Ghosh’s musical legacy includes contributions to films like Mughal-e-Azam, Basant Bihar, Duhai, and Anjaan. Coming from a musically inclined family, his grandfather and father were renowned sitar players, and his mother was a celebrated singer. Pannalal Ghosh passed away on April 20, 1960.
Pandit Pannalal Ghosh was born on July 24, 1911
– Ghosh was a famous flute player of India
– Ghosh’s original name was ‘Amal Jyoti Ghosh’
– He established folk instruments like flute as classical instruments
*S Vijayalakshmi: India’s First Female Chess Grandmaster*
On July 24, 2000, S Vijayalakshmi became India’s first female Grandmaster in chess. Born on March 25, 1979, in Chennai, she began playing chess at a young age and quickly rose to prominence. Vijayalakshmi’s career took off with her participation in the Tal Chess Open in 1986, followed by victories in the Indian Championship girls category in 1988 and 1989. She also claimed the Under-12 title twice. In 1995, she placed second in the zone tournament and won the Asian Zone Tournament in Tehran in 1997. Her crowning achievement came in 2000 when she secured the Grandmaster title by triumphing in a world-level chess competition.
On 24 July 2000, S. Vijayalakshmi became the first woman Grandmaster of chess
– Vijayalakshmi was born on 25 March 1979 in Chennai
– She started her career with the Tal Chess Open in the year 1986
*Punjab Agreement: A Step Towards Peace*
On July 24, 1985, an important agreement, known as the Punjab Agreement, was signed between then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Akali leader Harchand Singh Longowal. This accord aimed to address the demands and grievances arising during the 1980s, when separatist movements sought the establishment of a Sikh nation called Khalistan, including Punjab and other Punjabi-speaking regions of northern India. The separatist violence led to numerous casualties, including many innocent Sikhs. The agreement discussed several key issues, such as compensation for the families of Sikhs who lost their lives, opportunities for Sikhs to join the army, resolution of border disputes, investigation of riots, and decisions on pending cases. Despite these discussions, the agreement has not been fully implemented to date.
Punjab Accord was signed between Rajiv Gandhi and Akali leader Harchand Singh Longowal
– It was signed to stop pro-separatist incidents
– However, the agreement has not been implemented till date
*Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon*
On July 24, 1969, Neil Armstrong successfully returned to Earth after landing on the moon’s surface on July 20, 1969, with his companions Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Neil Alden Armstrong, an American astronaut, became the first person to step on the moon, spending about two and a half hours there. During this historic mission, he hoisted the US flag, walked on the lunar surface, took photographs, and collected soil samples. The three astronauts had been training for this mission since 1965. They reached the moon aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft, which launched from Kennedy Space Center at 9:32 AM on July 16, 1969. The spacecraft traveled over 240,000 kilometers in 76 hours, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration.
Neil Armstrong returned to Earth after landing on the surface of the Moon on July 24, 1969
– Armstrong stepped on the surface of the Moon on July 20, 1969
– He spent about two and a half hours on the surface
*Income Tax Day: Celebrating a Historic Milestone*
Every year on July 24, the Income Tax Department celebrates ‘Income Tax Day’ to commemorate the implementation of income tax provisions in India. This year marks the 165th Income Tax Day. On July 24, 1860, Sir James Wilson introduced income tax in India to offset the British government’s losses following the First War of Independence in 1857. The first Income Tax Day was celebrated on July 24, 2020, marking 150 years since the introduction of income tax in India.
Every year 24th July is celebrated as ‘Income Tax Day’
– This year 165th Income Tax Day is being celebrated
– The Day was first celebrated on 24th July, 2020
– It is celebrated to commemorate the implementation of Income Tax provisions in India
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