About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister recently announced that Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will be developed as a second home for cheetahs within six months. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: Establishment: Landscape and Vegetation: Fauna: Places of Interest: River: -Source: The Hindu
About National Quantum Mission
Context: Recently, the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) to aid scientific and industrial research and development in quantum technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About National Quantum Mission Salient features of NQM include: Significance of NQM: Quantum technology: About: There are Four domains […]
Detection of a Magnetic Field Around Exoplanet YZ Ceti b
Context: An alien world called YZ Ceti b has suddenly become the cynosure of astronomers. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Discovery and significance Importance of magnetic fields for habitable planets Future research -Source: The Hindu
About The TeLEOS-2 Satellite
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About TeLEOS-2 Earth Observation Satellite: Objectives of TeLEOS-2: What are the launch vehicles used by ISRO? Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV): Since […]
Internet For The Next Generation Web3
Context: Web3 is built on top of existing Internet infrastructure and not in competition with previous versions of the web platform. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Web3: Key Features of Web3: Who is using Web3? How is Web3 different from Web2? Web2, also known as the centralised web, is […]
Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Scientists have identified Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a form of plasma waves in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri. Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves: Magnetosphere: Magnetometer: Plasma Waves:
Jupiter’s Moon Will Be Orbited First
Context At the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft was recently launched by the Ariane 5 rocket. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life; Awareness in the fields of Space Mains Question What are your knowledge of the JUICE mission from […]
Polar Crown Prominence (PCP)
Context: Recently, an Argentina-based astronomer captured a structure that looked like a wall of plasma on the surface of the sun. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Polar Crown Prominences (PCP) Solar Prominences: Solar Filaments: -Source: The Hindu
What is Dark Matter?
Context: Recently, researchers have created a detailed map of the invisible dark matter that makes up 85% of the universe. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What do the Findings Suggest? What is dark matter and why is it so elusive? Why do physicists believe strongly that dark matter exists? What […]
Quantum Technology for Securing Maritime Communications
Context: RRI (Raman Research Institute) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy on Quantum Technologies to develop secure maritime communications. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: Quantum technology: About: There are Four domains of Quantum Technology: The underlying principles of quantum technology are as follows: Quantum entanglement […]