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‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan

News: The Indian Space Research Organisation has unveiled a human-robot, named Vyommitra, that will be sent to space as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Facts: About Gaganyaan Mission Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. About Vyommitra Vyommitra is a half-humanoid who… Continue reading ‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan

Explained: What is Xenobot?

News Tiny living robots have been created using cells taken from frog embryos by scientists in the United States Facts: About Xenobot It is a biological machine named after the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis). Significance: It could help the development of useful soft robots that can heal themselves when damaged. Because they are made… Continue reading Explained: What is Xenobot?

Explained:About Hyperloop technology

News:The proposed Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop project,an ultra-modern transport system may be scrapped by the Maharashtra government. Facts: About Hyperloop: Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation that moves freight and people quickly, safely, on-demand and direct from origin to destination. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk,CEO of the aerospace firm SpaceX. How does Hyperloop… Continue reading Explained:About Hyperloop technology

NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru

News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) will set up block chain technology centre in Bengaluru. Facts: About the Blockchain centre: The Centre aims to provide BlockChain as a service to all the stakeholders who are interested in shared experiences, learning and resources. It will also share its block chain-based proof of concepts with selected government entities. The… Continue reading NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru

Explained: Why a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been named Yada Yada

News:Recently,a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been provisionally named the Yada Yada virus(YYV). Facts: About Yada Yada Virus: Yada Yada Virus belongs to the group alphavirus.The virus has been detected in Australian mosquitoes. The virus poses no threat to human beings because it is a part of a group of viruses that only infect… Continue reading Explained: Why a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been named Yada Yada

WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis

News:The World Health Organisation(WHO) has endorsed TrueNat which is an indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis(TB) diagnosis. Facts: About TrueNat: The TrueNat is a new molecular test that can diagnose TB in one hour as well as testing for resistance to the drug rifampicin. The test has been developed by the Indian firm MolBio Diagnostics… Continue reading WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis

Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy

News: Vice Admiral G S Pabby launched the Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) Facts: About Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) It has been developed by Indian Oil Corp (IOC). It is being supplied from Haldia and Paradip refinery. It has a unique combination of low pour and Cold filter… Continue reading Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy

Isro’s communication satellite GSAT-30 to launch on Jan 17 from French territory Ariane

News: ISRO will launch GSAT-30 onboard Ariane-5 launch vehicle (VA 251) from French Guiana on January 17 Facts: About GSAT-30 It has been designed and manufactured by the Indian Space Research Organisation It is an operational communication satellite for DTH, television uplink and VSAT services. It will replace the INSAT-4A satellite currently used by cable… Continue reading Isro’s communication satellite GSAT-30 to launch on Jan 17 from French territory Ariane

Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon

News:Rajasthan will soon get its first biotechnology park and incubation centre as memorandum of understanding will be signed with the Centre’s Department of Biotechnology. Facts: About the Biotech Park in Rajasthan: The Biotech park and incubation centre is expected to enable the State government to take up research in the field of biotechnology and provide… Continue reading Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon

Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission

News: NASA wants to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon by the year 2024 under the Artemis lunar exploration program Facts: About ARTEMIS ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Objectives: Establishing of lunar outpost Investigating the Moon’s resources and how they… Continue reading Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission

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