NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft
Context: NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft, currently journeying over 16 million kilometers away in space, recently achieved a ground breaking feat by successfully firing a laser signal at Earth. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: NASA’s Psyche Mission: Objective: Scientific Goals: Scientific Instruments: Significance of Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC): -Source: Indian Express
About The AstroSat
Context: India’s first multi-wavelength space telescope, AstroSat, has successfully detected its 600th Gamma-ray Burst (GRB), an event named GRB 231122B. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: AstroSat Key Launch Details: Mission Control: Scientific Payloads: Scientific Objectives: -Source: The Hindu
About Decentralised Autonomous Organisations
Context: Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) represent a groundbreaking innovation at the intersection of Blockchain Technology and governance. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): A Digital Paradigm Shift Use Cases Across Industries: Significance of DAOs: Challenges Associated with DAOs Security Concerns: Legal and Regulatory Challenges: Dispute Resolution and Accountability: -Source: […]
NASA to Train an Indian Astronaut for ISS Mission
Context: US space agency NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a mission to the International Space Station by the end of 2024. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: NASA’s Collaborative Endeavor with ISRO: Training an Indian Astronaut for ISS Mission Key Highlights: Joint Working Group and Collaborative Areas: Future of […]
Amaterasu: The Cosmic Phenomenon
Context: Scientists recently detected the most powerful cosmic ray seen in more than three decades, which has been named ‘Amaterasu’. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Amaterasu: The Cosmic Phenomenon Cosmic Rays: Celestial Messengers of Energy -Source: Indian Express
2D Protein Monolayer Unravels Amyloidosis
Context: Recently, researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in disease study through the creation of a two-dimensional (2D) protein monolayer using lysozyme molecules. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Major Highlights of the Research Molecular Assembly: Model for Amyloidosis: Langmuir-Blodgett Technique: pH-Dependent Changes: Research Significance: Lysozyme: Defensive Role: Airway Fluid Component: Amyloidosis
Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range
Context: The Indian Navy, in association with DRDO, successfully undertook Guided Flight Trials of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR) from a Sea King 42B helicopter recently. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR): An Overview Development and Origin: Launch Platform: Replacement […]
Atmospheric Waves Experiment
Context: NASA is set to launch the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) to study ‘airglow’ to understand space weather. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE): Unraveling Terrestrial and Space Weather Interactions NASA’s AWE Mission Objectives Understanding Airglow -Source: Indian Express
Impact of Gamma-Ray Burst on Earth’s Ionosphere
Context: Recent research indicates that a gamma-ray burst (GRB) triggered by a supernova explosion in a galaxy nearly two billion light-years away has caused a significant disruption in the ionosphere of Earth. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings from the Research on Gamma-Ray Burst Supernova Explosion and Gamma-Ray Release […]
Is Artificial Intelligence Taking over the Control
Context: AI technology has become extensively integrated into the ongoing Assembly poll campaign. This encompasses the creation of songs featuring the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in various languages. Additionally, AI-powered voice cloning tools are being employed to send personalized messages to voters and party workers. Relevance: GS3- Science and Technology- Awareness in the fields of […]