About The Chandrayaan-3
Context: Chandrayaan-3, India’s ambitious lunar mission, has achieved a significant milestone by entering lunar orbit twenty-three days after its departure from Earth. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: How Space Missions Work? Rocket and Spacecraft Components: Powered Flight and Launch: Chandrayaan Missions: Chandrayaan-1: Chandrayaan-2: Chandrayaan-3 Mission Objectives: Payloads and Scientific Objectives: […]
About The NIDHI Program
Context: Recently, the union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology informed the Rajya Sabha about the NIDHI Program. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: NIDHI Program: Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Objectives: Key Stakeholders: Funding: Key Components: Impact:
Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) Modality
Context: Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out an in-house Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology-based Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) modality. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) modality Key Features and Functionality: Rationale and Implementation: Advantages […]
About the ZARTH App
Context: Recently, a team of researchers at the Center for Data Driven Discovery, California Institute of Technology has developed ZARTH app that allows anyone with a smartphone to ‘hunt’ for transients. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: ZARTH App: Augmented Reality Transient Hunter Features: Transient Phenomenon: -Source: The Hindu
About The Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA)
Context: A notable advancement in medical science has emerged in recent years through the discovery of cell-free Deoxyribonucleic Acid (cfDNA), carrying significant implications for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA): Applications of Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA): -Source: The Hindu
About The Post Quantum Cryptography
Context: Computation has transformed various facets of human civilization, from banking to warfare, however, the emergence of Quantum Computing has raised concerns about its impact on Computer Security in the Future. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Quantum Computing: Working Principle: Significance of Quantum Computers Post Quantum Concerns of Quantum Computing: […]
ISRO Rocket Debris on Australian shore
Context: A large object found on the shores of western Australia a couple of weeks ago has been confirmed to be the debris of an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: ISRO’s Findings on the Unidentified Object Previous Incidents of Falling Space Debris Associated Dangers […]
About the Voyager 2 Spacecraft
Context: NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft, currently in interstellar space, is facing communication difficulties caused by an antenna misalignment. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Voyager 2 Spacecraft: Firsts: Interstellar Space: -Source: Hindustan Times
What is TransLunar Injection (TLI)?
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently performed the TransLunar Injection (TLI) to slingshot Chandrayaan-3 towards the moon. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: TransLunar Injection (TLI): A Critical Step in Lunar Missions The Process of TLI: Trajectory After TLI: Success of TLI in Lunar Missions: -Source: The Hindu
About The Fast Radio Bursts (FRB)
Context: Recently, an international team of astronomers studied repeating Fast Radio Bursts (FRB), FRB 20190520B, using the Green Bank Telescope in the U.S. and the Parkes Observatory in Australia. The report was published in the journal Science. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is an FRB? Why are they significant? […]