Indian Astronaut to Study Space Responses and Extremophiles

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct research on physical, cognitive, and physiological responses in space, focusing on the effects of electronic displays in microgravity. The research will also explore skeletal muscle dysfunction and the survival of extremophiles like Tardigrades. This mission is part of India's first human spaceflight, Gaganyaan, targeted for early 2027, and signifies India's growing role in international space exploration.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link