Interesting Facts – 13 January 2024

First Indian travel to Space

😳WHY❓❓❓
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Why does cutting onions make our eyes tear?

A. When an onion is cut, certain (lachrymator) compounds are released causing the nerves around the eyes (lacrimal glands) to become irritated.

These compounds consist of methionine and cystine that are part of the amino acid family. (Protein is made up of several of these amino acids grouped together.)
When an onion is sliced or diced, the onion’s cells release these compounds into the air. When this occurs, “enzyme” works to alter the amino acids into lachrymator compounds. This form of sulfuric acid irritates the nerves around the eyes making them tear

💁🏻‍♂‍ GK TODAY
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ISRO : The Indian Space Research Organisation is the national space agency of India.

It operates under the Department of Space which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India.

Director : Shri S. Somanath assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission on 14 January 2022

Headquarters : Bengaluru

Founded : 15 August 1969

BORN TODAY 🐣💐
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Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11, launched on 2 April 1984, as part of the Interkosmos programme. Sharma is the first Indian citizen to travel in space.
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IDIOMS & PHRASES
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