Source: The post is based on the article “First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst” published in PIB on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Gamma Ray Burst(GRBs)?2.1 Types of GRBs3 What is Kilonova?4 What have the scientists found? What is the… Continue reading First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst’
Category: Factly: Science and Technology
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ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Social Alpha have signed an MoU to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network(SpIN). Note: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation… Continue reading ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network
Natovenator polydontus: A goose-necked dinosaur from Mongolia, built like a diving bird
Source: The post is based on the article “Natovenator polydontus: A goose-necked dinosaur from Mongolia, built like a diving bird” published in Indian Express on 3rd December 2022. What is the News? Scientists have discovered a dinosaur fossil in Mongolia that was likely a semi-aquatic diving predator. This dinosaur has been named as Natovenator polydontus.… Continue reading Natovenator polydontus: A goose-necked dinosaur from Mongolia, built like a diving bird
Agnikul inaugurates India’s first private space vehicle launch pad in Sriharikota
Source: The post is based on the article “Agnikul inaugurates India’s first private space vehicle launch pad in Sriharikota” published in Indian Express on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Chennai-based space tech startup Agnikul Cosmos inaugurated India’s first private space vehicle launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC) in Sriharikota. What is Agnikul… Continue reading Agnikul inaugurates India’s first private space vehicle launch pad in Sriharikota
World’s first intra-nasal vaccine for COVID developed by India has got approval from the CDSCO for restricted use in emergency situations in the age group of 18 and above
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first intra-nasal vaccine for COVID developed by India has got approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for restricted use in emergency situations in the age group of 18 and above” published in PIB on 2nd December 2022. What is the News? World’s first… Continue reading World’s first intra-nasal vaccine for COVID developed by India has got approval from the CDSCO for restricted use in emergency situations in the age group of 18 and above
Zombie Virus’: See 50,000 years old virus found in Siberia
Source: The post is based on the article “Zombie Virus’: See 50,000 years old virus found in Siberia” published in Economic Times on 1st December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Zombie Virus?3 What have French researchers found?4 What is the cause of the revival of zombie viruses?5 What will be the… Continue reading Zombie Virus’: See 50,000 years old virus found in Siberia
Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Federation Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) is using Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) for offside decisions in the ongoing football world cup. What is Semi-Automated Offside Technology(SAOT)?… Continue reading Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions
One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?
Source: The post is based on the article “One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?” published in Economic Times on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Researchers are working on a universal flu vaccine that works against 20 known influenza A and B viruses. How is this universal vaccine different from the current… Continue reading One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?
TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway(SESG)’
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway(SESG)” published in PIB on 30th November 2022. What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway (SESG)’. What… Continue reading TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway(SESG)’
TRAI releases recommendations on “Use of Street Furniture for Small Cells and Aerial Fibre deployment”
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases recommendations on Use of Street Furniture for Small Cells and Aerial Fibre deployment” published in PIB on 30th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Small Cells?3 Why should small cells be used for 5G deployment?4 What are the advantages of using small… Continue reading TRAI releases recommendations on “Use of Street Furniture for Small Cells and Aerial Fibre deployment”
