About the ZARTH App
Context: Recently, a team of researchers at the Center for Data Driven Discovery, California Institute of Technology has developed ZARTH app that allows anyone with a smartphone to ‘hunt’ for transients. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: ZARTH App: Augmented Reality Transient Hunter Features: Transient Phenomenon: -Source: The Hindu
About The Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA)
Context: A notable advancement in medical science has emerged in recent years through the discovery of cell-free Deoxyribonucleic Acid (cfDNA), carrying significant implications for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA): Applications of Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA): -Source: The Hindu
About The Post Quantum Cryptography
Context: Computation has transformed various facets of human civilization, from banking to warfare, however, the emergence of Quantum Computing has raised concerns about its impact on Computer Security in the Future. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Quantum Computing: Working Principle: Significance of Quantum Computers Post Quantum Concerns of Quantum Computing: […]
ISRO Rocket Debris on Australian shore
Context: A large object found on the shores of western Australia a couple of weeks ago has been confirmed to be the debris of an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: ISRO’s Findings on the Unidentified Object Previous Incidents of Falling Space Debris Associated Dangers […]
About the Voyager 2 Spacecraft
Context: NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft, currently in interstellar space, is facing communication difficulties caused by an antenna misalignment. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Voyager 2 Spacecraft: Firsts: Interstellar Space: -Source: Hindustan Times
What is TransLunar Injection (TLI)?
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently performed the TransLunar Injection (TLI) to slingshot Chandrayaan-3 towards the moon. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: TransLunar Injection (TLI): A Critical Step in Lunar Missions The Process of TLI: Trajectory After TLI: Success of TLI in Lunar Missions: -Source: The Hindu
About The Fast Radio Bursts (FRB)
Context: Recently, an international team of astronomers studied repeating Fast Radio Bursts (FRB), FRB 20190520B, using the Green Bank Telescope in the U.S. and the Parkes Observatory in Australia. The report was published in the journal Science. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is an FRB? Why are they significant? […]
About The STARFIRE Algorithm
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology have developed an algorithm names STARFIRE to tackle unwanted Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) in space, enriching data obtained from space-based astronomy missions. STARFIRE: Revolutionizing Space-Based Astronomy with Advanced RFI […]
Hematene Nanoflakes for Optical Limiters
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Researchers have come up with a new and highly efficient optical limiter using a novel 2D material, ‘hematene’. Key Findings: Hematene Nanoflakes for Optical Limiters Key Facts about Hematene:
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
Context: To spread education and awareness among the general public about the ‘Fragile X Syndrome’, every year ‘World Fragile X Awareness Day’ is observed on July 22 across the globe. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Fragile X Syndrome: Causes: Treatment: -Source: The Hindu