Hwasong-17: North Korea’s New ‘Monster Missile’
Context: North Korea said it test fired its massive new Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), in what analysts said may be the first successful launch of the system after doubts were raised about earlier claims. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: How big is North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ‘monster missile’? How far […]
Vikram-S: India’s First Private Sector Rocket
Context: Recently, India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, Vikram-S, blasted off on its maiden flight from the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) Sriharikota . Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Vikram-S Prarambh mission: -Source: Indian Express
Vikram-S : India’s First Private Sector Rocket
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Science and technology (space research) Mains Question Discuss India’s accomplishments in space science and technology. How has the use of this technology aided India’s socioeconomic development? (150 Words) The Indian Space Sector Approval of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Space Sector: Concerning Mission Prarambh and Vikram-S: Significance:
About Artemis I Mission
Context: The debut flight of the rocket was scrubbed twice earlier, on August 29 and September 3, after technical issues were detected during the countdown. This mission, known as Artemis 1, is unmanned, and is intended to test the rocket and the Orion space capsule, in which astronauts will ride on future missions. Relevance: GS […]
About Atal Tinkering Lab
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? In a first of its kind occurrence, around 1.5 lakh students from more than 5000 schools from India in the Atal Tinkering Labs programme of the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog took part in a unique mega tinkering activity on the occasion of Children’s da. About […]
What is CRISPR Technology?
Context: Recently, Scientists have, for the first time, used CRISPR technology to insert genes that allow immune cells to attack cancer cells, potentially leaving normal cells unharmed and increasing the effectiveness of immunotherapy. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is CRISPR technology? ‘Cut-copy-paste’, or ‘find-replace’ functionalities Technology in action What […]
India’s First Private Sector Rocket
Context: Space technology startup Skyroot Aerospace is set to make history by sending India’s first privately developed rocket Vikram-S into space under the ‘Prarambh’ Mission. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Vikram-S Prarambh mission: -Source: Indian Express
The Maiden Flight of India’s First Private Launch Vehicle
Context Vikram-S, India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, is set to take off from the country’s only spaceport in Sriharikota between November 12 and 16. Relevance GS Paper 3: Science and technology Mains Question ISRO’s role in establishing India as a global space power has been flawless; however, there are numerous challenges and opportunities in […]
Rocket Debris and Risks Associated
Context Recently, large fragments of China’s Long March 5B rocket fell into the south-central Pacific Ocean uncontrollably. The US Space Command confirmed this. The fragments were from the rocket that delivered the Tiangong space station’s third and final module. Relevance GS Paper 3: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and […]
Developing GM Mustard Hybrid DMH 11
Context Based on the recommendations of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change recently approved the environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard hybrid (DMH 11), paving the way for commercial use of the first GM food crop (GEAC). Relevance GS Paper 3: Science and Technology- developments and their […]