According to experts, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) might collaborate with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for a third lunar mission- Chandrayaan 3 Discussions about Chandrayaan 3 were first held between ISRO and JAXA at the Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum APRSAF-24- organised by ISRO in Bengaluru in 2017. APRSAF annual meetings are… Continue reading Third trip in works to bring back samples
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Perfect launch for Chandrayaan -2
Chandrayaan-2 was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Chandrayaan 2 is India’s second lunar mission and 1st Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface with indigenous technology. If successful, India will be the 4th country ever to soft land on the lunar surface- after USA, Russia and… Continue reading Perfect launch for Chandrayaan -2
Bhabha Kavach to block 7.62 mm AK-47 bullets for paramilitary forces
India’s Lightest Bullet Proof Jacket ‘Bhabha Kavach’ was launched at the International Police Expo 2019. The Bhabha kavach was Indigenously Developed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). Bhabha kavach is a state-of-the-art jacket that can withstand bullets fired from an AK-47 rifle and INSAS(INdian Small Arms System).It has four hard… Continue reading Bhabha Kavach to block 7.62 mm AK-47 bullets for paramilitary forces
Govt bans use of antibiotic Colistin in animal feed, poultry, aqua farms
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an order prohibiting the manufacture, sale and distribution of colistin and its formulations for food producing animals, poultry and aqua farms. Colistin is a polypeptide antibiotic from the group of polymyxins. It is predominantly used in veterinary medicine in the treatment of intestinal diseases as well… Continue reading Govt bans use of antibiotic Colistin in animal feed, poultry, aqua farms
Thirty Meter Telescope
There have been protests in Hawaii over Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) – a proposed astronomical observatory with an extremely large telescope (ELT). It is proposed to be built on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano and the highest point in Hawaii. The protests are taking place as Mauna Kea is considered to be a sacred ground… Continue reading Thirty Meter Telescope
World celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing
July 20th marked the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing. Apollo 11 was the fifth crewed mission of NASA’s Apollo program. On 20 July 1969, the Eagle module from Apollo 11 landed at Tranquility Base, a site on Moon. Neil Armstrong, one of the astronaut aboard the Apollo 11, made history by becoming the… Continue reading World celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing
Moon mission to try landing on Sept 7
ISRO has announced that Chandrayaan-2’s targeted landing date on the lunar South Pole is September 7th. The launch of Chandrayaan-2, which was scheduled to be launched on July 15th, was aborted after a technical snag in the launch vehicle system- GSLV Mk-III rocket. The moon landing has been planned during the particular period as the… Continue reading Moon mission to try landing on Sept 7
Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates NSG facility at CCMB
Union Minister Science and Technology and Earth Sciences has inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing(NGS) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad. Genome sequencing means determining the order of the four chemical building blocks called bases that make up the DNA molecule. Genome sequencing helps to understand how genes work together to… Continue reading Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates NSG facility at CCMB
One case of Chandipura virus infection detected in Gujarat: All you need to know about the virus that affects children
Recently,four cases of suspected Chandipura virus infection were reported in Gujarat. Chandipura virus is named after the town in Maharashtra where the discovery was made and isolated.Chandipura virus is known to cause inflammation of the brain,progress rapidly from an influenza-like illness to coma and death. The virus was first discovered by two virologists of the… Continue reading One case of Chandipura virus infection detected in Gujarat: All you need to know about the virus that affects children
Ebola vaccine tested during epidemic saves lives in Congo
The World Health Organization(WHO) has suggested that Merck’s vaccine (VSV-EBOV) used during the current outbreaks in Congo was 97.5% efficacious in preventing Ebola infection. Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus–Zaire Ebola virus (VSV-EBOV) is an experimental vaccine for protection against Ebola virus disease. When VSV-EBOV is injected,the vaccinated individuals generates antibodies against EBOV protein,thereby gaining immunity. The… Continue reading Ebola vaccine tested during epidemic saves lives in Congo
