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Nuclear Submarines | World's Most Extreme Technology | Indian Navy | Dhruv Rathee

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Nuclear Submarines | World's Most Extreme Technology | Indian Navy | Dhruv Rathee Hello, friends!Picture yourself on a ship at sea,relishing the fresh and invigorating sea breeze.Suddenly, a remarkable sight unfolds before youa colossal missile emerges from the water.Not just any missile,but a nuclear missilewith the capability to reach a target on the other side of the globe,spanning thousands of kilometers.This isn't a mere imagination;it's a reality today, thanks to submarines.The footage you just witnessedwas a test of a Trident 2 missile conducted by the US Navy,launched from a US Ohio-class submarine.The Trident 2 falls under the category ofsubmarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs),representing one of the most formidable weapons globally.These SLBMs boast an estimated yield of 475 kilotons,a stark contrast to the 12-13 kiloton yield of the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima.Presently, these potent weaponsare housed within submarines,stealthily traversing the worl...

How Napoleon Conquered Europe? | Was he a Hero or Villain? | Dhruv Rathee

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  How Napoleon Conquered Europe? | Was he a Hero or Villain? | Dhruv Rathee   widely recognized as the most powerful king in Europe. was Napoleon Bonaparte. However, he remains one of history's most controversial figures, with some praising his capabilities while others criticize his hunger for power. Questions about the immense loss of life attributed to him persist: What is the truth? Was he a hero of the masses or the vilest of villains? Director Ridley Scott is set to release a film titled 'Napoleon' on November 24th. Scott, known for directing acclaimed films such as 'Gladiator,' 'The Martian,' and 'Prometheus,' the trailer of the film promises an intriguing portrayal, featuring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon. Phoenix notably played the role of Joker in the film of the same name. So I thought this is the perfect time to get to know Napoleon Bonaparte's story. Napoleon was born on 15th August 1769, on the island of Corsica. ...

The Bhopal Gas Leak | Who were Railway Men? | Dhruv Rathee

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The Bhopal Gas Leak | Who were Railway Men? | Dhruv Rathee Hello, friends!On the night of December 3, 1984, at approximately midnight,In Bhopal's train station Bhopal Junctionthe station superintendent H.S. Bhurveyand the deputy station superintendentGhulam Dastagir were on duty.Around 1 o'clock,the Gorakhpur-Bombay Express arrived at the station,prompting Dastagir to leave his cabin.Suddenly, he experienced burning eyes and a sore throat.Concerned, he searched for Bhurvey, his superior, to inform him about this,but couldn't find him.Moments later, he found Bhurvey lying on the ground.Dastagir tried to check whether he was breathing,but realized that Bhurvey had passed away.Dastagir immediately understood the causeThe thing is that, a kilometre away from Bhopal Junction,in the Union Carbide factorythere had been a hazardous incident,releasing 50,000 pounds of poisonous gas,including MIC, hydrogen cyanide, and phosgene.The gases were spreading rapidly all over the city.As ...