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25 Years of Google

              A Legacy of Innovation and Contributions   Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, few companies have left as indelible a mark as Google. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Google stands as a testament to the power of innovation, relentless pursuit of excellence, and a commitment to making the world a better place. Let's take a journey through Google's remarkable history, exploring its groundbreaking innovations and its significant contributions to society.   The Birth of a Search Giant Google's story began in 1998 when two Stanford University students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, launched the search engine in a garage. They introduced a revolutionary approach to search, one based on an algorithm called PageRank, which ranked web pages by their relevance and importance. This innovation laid the foundation for Google's rapid ascent to become the world's leading search engine.   Innovations...

Pragyan: Exploring the Lunar Frontier

Do you know about India's first lunar rover, Pragyan? A lunar rover is a vehicle that can travel on the Moon that is part of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon. It is named after the Sanskrit word for "wisdom" or "intelligence." It's like a car, but it's specially designed for the Moon's surface, which is very rough and dusty. Pragyan is the first Indian spacecraft to land on the Moon. It will help us to learn more about the Moon and to prepare for future human missions to the Moon. Pragyan is a six-wheeled rover that weighs about 27 kilograms. It's about the size of a small car. It's powered by solar panels, so it can generate its own electricity. The Pragyan rover is about the size of a small golf cart. MISSION OF PRAGYAN ROVER ON MOON: The mission of the Pragyan rover on the Moon is to explore the Moon's South Pole and learn more about its geology, composition, and environment. The rover will use its instruments to study the...

Git vs GitHub

      vs        Introduction In the world of software development, version control is a fundamental concept. It allows developers to track changes, collaborate effectively, and maintain a history of their codebase. Git and GitHub are two terms often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct purposes in the realm of version control. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between Git and GitHub, shedding light on their unique roles and functionalities. Git: The Version Control System Git is a distributed version control system (DVCS) developed by Linus Torvalds in 2005. It is designed to help developers manage and track changes to their codebase efficiently. Here are some key characteristics of Git: 1. Local Repository(folder) : Git operates primarily on a local level. Developers can create Git repositories on their own machines to track changes, commit new code, and create branches without needing an internet connection. This mak...

National Engineers Day

Overview 15 th September 1968 marks the celebration of the first ever National Engineers Day and which is now celebrated every year. This is the day when one of our country’s geniuses was born. The National Engineers Day, is celebrated to pay tribute to Sir Mokshagundam Viswesvaraya, a Civil Engineer who was awarded with the Bharat Ratna in 1955. The day marks the birth of Sir MV. On this occasion, a spread of awareness about the importance of civil engineering and to remember the contribution of countless civil engineers in nation-building is done. Sir M Visvesvaraya was India's first engineer and his contributions towards nation building are remarkable. Sir Mokshagundam Viswesvaraya M. Visvesvaraya was born on 15 September 1861 in present-day Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya also called the father of engineering for his vital contribution to the field of engineering and education. He was responsible for the implementation of multiple damns and f...