About The ORON Aircraft
Context: Israel’s Defense Ministry and the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently announced they completed two years of outfitting the ORON aircraft with advanced intelligence-gathering technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About ORON Aircraft: The ORON Aircraft is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) mission aircraft developed collaboratively by the Israeli Defence Ministry’s Directorate […]
Naming of Sites on the Moon
Context: While speaking at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, PM Modi announced that the point where the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface would be named Shiv Shakti. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Indian Lunar Names: A Tribute to Pioneers Notable Lunar Features Jawahar Sthal: A Legacy of […]
About The Equal Contrast Technique (ECT)
Context: Recently, scientists developed a new methodology, called Equal Contrast Technique (ECT), to analyse Sun images in white light, which can help prevent temporal and latitudinal variations in observations related to instrument and sky conditions. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: Significance: Magnetogram -Source: The Hindu, PIB
About The ASTRA Missile
Context: Recently, Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) LSP-7 successfully fired the ASTRA off the coast of Goa on August 23, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: ASTRA Missile: Key Features of LCA Tejas:
Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX)
Context: In a joint effort, the space agencies of India and Japan are embarking on the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX): Collaborative Venture: Objectives: Partnership and Instruments: Proposed Instruments: Insights and Future Exploration: -Source: Times of India
ISRO’s Remarkable Space Journey
Context: The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, has made a successful soft landing on the surface of the Moon, making India the first country to reach close to the lunar south pole. India has also become the fourth nation in history to land on the lunar surface. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]
About The TAPAS UAV
Context: Recently, a Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in agriculture fields near a village in Karnataka’s Chitradurga. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance-Beyond Horizon-201 or Tapas BH-201 Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: TAPAS UAV, previously known as Rustom-II, is an advanced […]
Acoustic Side Channel Attack
Context: A research paper titled “A Practical Deep Learning-Based Acoustie Side Channel Attack on Keyboards”, revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to decode passwords by analysing the sound produced by keystrokes. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Acoustic Side Channel Attack (ASCA) Methodology: Research Findings: Implications and Security Concerns: […]
About The INS Vindhyagiri
Context: President launched INS Vindhyagiri, the last in the series of three Project 17A (Alpha) frigates. It was built by the Indian Navy at Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Stealth Frigates: Cutting-Edge Naval Warfare Vessels A stealth frigate is an advanced naval warship […]
Radio Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs)
Context: Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in collaboration with the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), has embarked on the joint development of Radio thermoelectric generators (RTGs), an innovative approach aimed at surpassing the constraints of conventional chemical engines for interplanetary voyages. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Radio Thermoelectric Generators […]