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 […]
Need for Genome Sequencing Surveillance
Context: Amid rising cases of coronavirus in West Bengal, the state Covid advisory board on Friday stressed the need for stepping up genome sequencing surveillance to keep tabs on the situation. Relevance: GS paper: 3 Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Dimensions of the Article: What is Genome Sequencing? […]