About Dimethyl Ether (DME)
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, researchers at IIT Kanpur developed a 100% DME-fuelled engine with a mechanical fuel injection system. Dimethyl Ether (DME) Benefits and Usage: Properties of Dimethyl Ether: Applications of Dimethyl Ether:
About Agni Prime Missile
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. About Agni Prime Missile: What is a ballistic missile?
About The Varunastra
Context: Indigenously designed and developed heavy-weight torpedo (HWT) Varunastra was recently successfully test-fired with a live warhead against an undersea target by the Indian Navy. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Varunastra: Features of Varunastra: Guidance and Technology: -Source: The Hindu
What is Deepfake Technology?
Context: Recently, various news sources have focused on the growing concern over deepfakes, which are fabricated media created using deep learning technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is a deepfake? Background: Where can it be used? Measures to address the threats related to deepfakes: Collaborative actions and collective techniques […]
About The Smart Bandage
Context: Researchers have developed a smart bandage which can help treat chronic wounds. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Smart Bandage: How does it work? -Source: The Hindu
Electronic Interlocking System in Railways
Context: An electronic track management system used by the railways has become the focus of investigations after the recent train crash in Odisha’s Balasore district. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Interlocking System: Electronic Interlocking (EI): Functioning of the Electronic Interlocking (EI) System: Track Occupancy Sensing: Safety of the System: Status […]
GAGAN Satellite Technology
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India lauded Asia’s first demonstration of Performance-Based Navigation for helicopters for a flight from Juhu to Pune using GAGAN satellite technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: GAGAN Satellite Technology: GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation Functionality: Space-Based Augmentation Systems: Performance-Based Navigation (PBN): -Source: The Hindu
About The Kavach System
Context: The railways recently confirmed that there was no ‘Kavach’ system installed on the trains involved in the accident in Odisha’s Balasore district. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Kavach System: An Indigenously Developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System Components and Communication: Field Tests: Applications: -Source: The Hindu
About Agni-1 Missile
Context: Recently, a successful training launch of a medium-range ballistic missile, Agni-1 was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Agni-1 Missile: About IGMDP: -Source: The Hindu
About Higgs Boson
Context: The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which hosts the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), recently announced that scientists at the organisation found the first evidence of the rare process by which the Higgs boson decays into a Z boson and a photon. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Higgs […]