About PSLV C-60 Mission
Context: Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based space start-up, has announced the successful performance of its Rudra High–Performance Green Propulsion System. Relevance: GS 3 (Space) Rudra High-Performance Green Propulsion System: Technical Performance: Future Plans: Significance:
SpaDeX first of many as ISRO prepares for Chandrayaan-4
Context: ISRO is gearing up for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, aiming to bring lunar soil samples back to Earth. The mission involves preparatory space-docking experiments. Relevance: GS 3 (ISRO) C60 Mission and SpaDeX: Chandrayaan-4 Mission: Future Space Plans: Significance of Docking Technology:
NASA Probe Flies Closer to the Sun Than Any Spacecraft
Context : On December 24, the Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the Sun than any spacecraft, reaching a distance of 6.1 million km. It faced temperatures exceeding 930°C, protected by an advanced heat shield. Relevance : GS 3 (Science) Scientific Mission Significance of the Flyby Unique Capabilities Scientific Goals Future Plans Significance for Space Science
ISRO’s Docking Mission On; Spacecraft Reach Right Orbit
Context : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on Monday. Relevance : GS 3 (Space) Mission Details: Operational Progress: Technological Significance: Strategic Goals: ISRO’s Achievement:
ISRO PSLV-C60 SpaDeX Mission Launch Today
Context : Autonomous Space Docking Technology Relevance : GS 3(Science , Technology ) Mission Overview: Crucial for Lunar Missions: Space Exploration Advancements: Boost to Space Startups: Agriculture in Space: -Source : Live Mint
OpenAI finds AI in education a major risk in India but experts disagree
Context : OpenAI’s Study and Findings Relevance : GS 2(Education ), GS 3(Technology ) Expert Reactions and Disagreements Potential Threats to Education Optimism about AI’s Role in Education
Assembly of HLVM3 Begins at ISRO for Uncrewed Flight
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the assembly of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan mission’s first uncrewed flight. Relevance: GS 3 (Space) HLVM3 Assembly: Launch Campaign Commencement: Preparation and Integration: Integration: Gaganyaan Project: Anniversary Significance:
Can we make black holes reveal themselves in echoes of light
Context: A recent study in Astrophysical Journal Letters proposes a novel method to measure black hole properties using light echoes, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein’s general relativity. Relevance: GS 3 (Space) What are Light Echoes? New Measurement Technique Testing the Method Technological Requirements Implications
Indian Scientists Develop Novel Gene Therapy
Context : Scientists in India have made significant progress in using gene therapy to treat haemophilia A. Relevance: GS 3 (Science) Successful Gene Therapy Trial. Current Treatments. Haemophilia A basics. Cost of Treatment.
Saurashtra Fossils Say Early Humans Didn’t Stick To Coast As They Migrated
Context : Discrepancy in coastal migration theory of early humans Relevance: GS 3(Science)