InFacts about India-05 June 2021

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru.
It operates under Department of Space which is directly overseen by the prime minister of India while chairman of ISRO acts as executive of DOS as well.
ISRO is the primary agency in India to perform tasks related to space based applications, space exploration and development of related technologies. It is one of six government space agencies in the world.

ISRO built India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union on 19 April 1975. In 1980, ISRO launched satellite RS-1 onboard its own SLV-3 making India the sixth country to be capable of undertaking orbital launches.
SLV-3 was followed by ASLV which was subsequently succeeded by development of many medium-lift launch vehicles, rocket engines, satellite systems and networks enabling agency to launch hundreds of domestic and foreign satellites and various deep space missions for space exploration.

Shree Kailasavadivoo Sivan is an Indian space scientist who is the current Secretary (Space) and ex-officio chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation and Space Commission. Preceded by A. S. Kiran Kumar.

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Panchamrit or Charnamrut used in rituals is made by:-

The word Panchamrut is derived from Sanskrit; ‘Panch‘ meaning ‘five’, and ‘Amrut‘ meaning ‘nectar of Gods’

Milk– It symbolizes purity and peace. Contains calcium and proteins.

Honey– It is produced by bees with absolute dedication and cooperation symbolises sweet speech and unity. Honey helps in digestion.

Yogurt– It aids procreation. Gives cooling effect to the body

Tulsi – It brings you happiness. Having Anti-toxic property.

Ghee– It marks knowledge. It contains nutrients and fat soluble vitamins.

Mixture of these 5 things is Punchamrit, it is given in temples after puja, it is said that scientifically, this also enhance immune system.

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