India This Week~September 1, 2023
India This Week~September 1, 2023
India This Week Summary - September 1, 2023
Neeraj Chopra Makes History at World Athletics Championships
Neeraj Chopra secured India's first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships by winning the men's javelin throw event in Budapest. He edged out Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in a thrilling competition, where he recorded his best throw of 88.17 meters. This victory marked India's achievement of medals of all colors at the World Championships, with Neeraj's second medal after securing a silver last year.
ISRO Launches Aditya-L1 Solar Mission
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the launch of the Aditya-L1 Solar Mission, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun. Scheduled for September 2, 2023, the mission aims to observe the Sun from a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1, providing continuous views without any occultation or eclipses. Aditya-L1 carries seven payloads to study various aspects of the Sun's atmosphere and phenomena.
PM Modi's Successful Greece Visit and BRICS Summit Participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to Greece after attending the BRICS Summit in South Africa. During his visit, he met with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina N Sakellaropoulou, where both countries agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. PM Modi also interacted with the Indian diaspora, highlighting India's achievements in space exploration.
