What Are Lab Grown Diamonds?
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Five-year research grant to encourage indigenous production of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) machinery, seeds and recipe given to IIT-Madras. What are lab grown diamonds? How are LDGs produced? What are Lab-Grown Diamonds (LDGs) used for?
About ULTRASAT
Context: NASA will launch Israel’s first space telescope mission, the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) in early 2026. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About ULTRASAT What is a geostationary orbit? -Source: The Hindu
About AstroSat
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently made an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to allow scientists and researchers to analyze data from the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission, AstroSat. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About AstroSat Scientific objectives of ASTROSAT mission are: -Source: Indian Express
Mission Chandrayaan
Context: The Chandrayaan-3 lander has successfully completed the crucial EMI-EMC (electro-magnetic interference/ electro-magnetic compatibility) test at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre here. Relevance: GS III- Space Dimensions of the article: Key Findings of Chandrayaan-1 About Chandrayaan-2 About Chandrayaan-3: Mission Objectives -Source: The Hindu
The Advantages and Risks of Our Big Lithium Discovery
Context The government recently announced that lithium reserves totaling 5.9 million tonnes had been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Mains Question What makes lithium metal so crucial to India? What are the dangers of mining lithium? (250 Words) Highlights […]
Ring Around a Dwarf Planet
Context: Astronomers have found a ring around a dwarf planet, located in the Kuiper Belt at the solar system’s edge, called Quaoar, according to a new study. The ring, however, is positioned much further away from the planet than is usual and defies theoretical explanations. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
What is a Quasicrystal?
Context: According to a recent study, Scientists have discovered a new type of one with 12-fold symmetry, in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is a Quasicrystal? Discovery and Application: What are the findings of the new study? -Source: Indian Express
MicroLED Display Technology
Context: Apple’s shift to microLED display technology is reportedly under process. Considered as the next big transition in display technology Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is microLED display technology? What are its benefits over other displays? -Source: The Hindu
Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently issued orders to block 138 online betting platforms and 94 money lending apps on an “urgent” and “emergency” basis under Section 69(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Dangers Posed by Lending Apps What is […]
Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile
Context: Indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to be tested again in April 2023. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) Functioning: -Source: The Hindu