About China’s Shenzhou-16 Spacecraft Launched
Context: China launched a spacecraft carrying three astronauts, including its first civilian, to its Tiangong space station. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About New Mission to the Tiangong Space Station: Mission Goals: Manned Mission History: Launch Details: Tiangong Space Station: Background: Objectives and Expansion: International Collaboration: -Source: Indian Express
About NVS-01 Satellite
Context: The NVS-01 satellite was successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) using the GSLV-F12, and after a 19-minute flight, it was accurately placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About NVS-01 NVS-01 is the first satellite of the second-generation NVS series by ISRO […]
India’s First Polarimetry Mission XPoSat
Context: The X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), due for launch later this year, is being built by the Indian Space scientific Organisation in partnership with the Raman Research agency (RRI), Bengaluru, an independent scientific agency. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Mains Question In what ways has India’s […]
About Vande Bharat Express 2
Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off northeast region’s first Vande Bharat Express virtually. The train will connect Guwahati in Assam with New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal and the journey will take five-and-a-half hours. About Vande Bharat 2: About Vande Bharat Express:
About The Foucault’s Pendulum
Context: Suspended from the ceiling of the Central Foyer of India’s new Parliament building is a Foucault pendulum that all but touches the floor as it rotates on its axis. The pendulum hangs from a skylight at the top of the Constitution Hall, and signifies the “integration of the idea of India with the idea of […]
Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’
Context: Recently, India’s AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ has been ranked at No. 75 in the world at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in Germany. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ Key Features: Benefits: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC): -Source: Indian Express, PIB
India will Unveil 18 New PetaFLOP Supercomputers
Context: Recently Union Earth Sciences Minister said that, India will unveil its new 18 petaFLOP supercomputer for weather forecasting institutes later this year. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Significant Advancements from New Supercomputer The new supercomputer is expected to bring significant advancements in weather forecasting capabilities. Here are the key improvements it […]
About The Sodium-ion Batteries
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, Indian scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the development of Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries by creating new cathode materials that offer high performance, cost-effectiveness, and environmental stability. New Developments in Cathode Materials for Sodium-ion Batteries Importance: Sodium-ion (Na-ion) Batteries Importance: Challenges:
About The INS Mormugao
Context: The Indian Navy successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target using its latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About INS Mormugao: Features: -Source: The Hindu
Pangenome Reference Map
Context: A recent publication in the Nature journal has introduced a Pangenome Reference Map, which was constructed using genomes obtained from 47 anonymous individuals. These individuals, comprising 19 men and 28 women, were primarily from Africa, but also included participants from the Caribbean, Americas, East Asia, and Europe. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]