Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO successfully tests next-gen Akash missile“ published in “Business Standard” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? DRDO has successfully tested the next-gen Akash missile. What is the next-gen Akash missile? Aspect Details Missile New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)… Continue reading DRDO successfully tests Next-Gen Akash Missile
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Current status of TB 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “At 25.37 lakh, India achieved record TB notifications in 2023″ published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recent reports have shown that there have been 25,37,235 TB cases of TB in 2023. What is the current status of TB in India? 1) Public… Continue reading Current status of TB 2023
Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Source: This post is based on the article “Relaxed assumptions can throw better light on Cold Dark Matter of the Universe” published in “PIB” on 12th January 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new approach to exploring cold dark matter (CDM), a hypothetical dark matter that constitutes 25 per cent of the current… Continue reading Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
Source: This post is based on the article“What is indigenously manufactured UAV ‘Drishti 10 Starliner’?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 January 2024. Why in news? The Indian Navy got its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). What is the Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial… Continue reading Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
Thylakoids
Source: This post is based on the article “What are thylakoid membranes?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 January 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the University of Liège, Belgium have identified microstructures in fossil cells that are 1.75 billion years old. What are the recent findings related to Thylakoids? 1) The oldest known fossil… Continue reading Thylakoids
Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
Source: This post on Antimicrobial Resistance is based on the article “Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population” published in “Live Mint” on 12 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, it was found that antibiotics routinely prescribed to treat common ailments no longer work for the ‘sizeable’ Indian population. What is antimicrobial resistance?… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Source: This post is based on the article “A new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina” published in “Sci News” on 8 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, a new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina. What was discovered? Specifications Details Species Dinosaurs Discovery Location Patagonia, Argentina. Scientific name Sidersaura Marae… Continue reading New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Source: The post is based on the article “Mumbai Trans Harbour Link inauguration today: How the country’s longest sea bridge will cut travel time” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th January 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. What… Continue reading Atal Setu: India’s longest sea bridge is set to be inaugurated
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
About Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) 1. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) refer to a variety of small, modular power-generating technologies that are located close to where electricity is used (such as a home or business) rather than at a large, central power plant. 2. These resources are typically connected to the local distribution grid and can… Continue reading Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
Proba-3 mission to be launched by India
Source: This post is based on the article “Sun Study: India to launch Europe’s Proba-3 set to create artificial eclipse” published in “The Times of India” on 6th January 2024. Why in news? India will launch the European Space Agency’s (ESA) pioneering Proba-3 mission in September 2024. What is Proba-3’s mission? Led by: the European… Continue reading Proba-3 mission to be launched by India