News: India crossed a milestone in its space and climate ambitions on July 30th with the successful launch of the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. About NISAR satellite Aspect Details Full form NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) About 1. NISAR is a satellite jointly developed by… Continue reading NISAR Satellite
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Ultracold atoms Study
Source-This post on Ultracold atoms study has been created based on the article “RRI researchers develop new algorithm which can produce better images to study ultracold atoms” published in “The Hindu” on 7 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists at RRI have recently designed a new image-correction algorithm that can enhance the study of… Continue reading Ultracold atoms Study
BAPS Mandir- Abu Dhabi UAE
Source-This post on BAPS Mandir- Abu Dhabi UAE has been created based on the article “BAPS Mandir: Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple to be inaugurated by PM Modi on Feb 14” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 13 February 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the BAPS Mandir (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan… Continue reading BAPS Mandir- Abu Dhabi UAE
InfexnTM- India’s First genomics-based infectious diseases Test
Source– This post on InfexnTM has been created based on the article “Kerala gears up for India’s 1st genomics-based infectious diseases test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? Kerala’s medical landscape is undergoing a great shift with the introduction of ‘InfexnTM’, a revolutionary next-generation sequencing test. This will be… Continue reading InfexnTM- India’s First genomics-based infectious diseases Test
Alaskapox- An orthopox virus
Source-This post on Alaskapox- An orthopox virus has been created based on the article “What Is Alaskapox, Viral Disease That Claimed A Life In US” published in “NDTV WORLD” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? An elderly man from Alaska recently became the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox which is an… Continue reading Alaskapox- An orthopox virus
PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
Source– This post on PACE satellite-NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere has been created based on the article “SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite to monitor ocean, atmosphere, climate” published in “The Indian Express“. Why in the news? Nasa’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from… Continue reading PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Source-This post on India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act is based on the article “Merchant Shipping Act recast in the works” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? India is revising its Merchant Shipping regulations as it seeks to replace the current Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Proposed legal… Continue reading India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Source-This post on Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher is based on the article “Scientists move forward with plans for giant new atom-smasher to begin operating by 2040” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) scientists are advancing plans for a… Continue reading Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher
Brumation in Reptiles
Source-This post on Brumation in Reptiles is based on the article “How alligators in North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach defy winter chill” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the phenomenon of brumation in reptiles, which aids in their survival mechanisms during harsh winter conditions. What… Continue reading Brumation in Reptiles
Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
Source-This post on Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is based on the article “New niche base station solutions by TIH to realize government vision of affordable connectivity for all” published in “PIB” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology recently unveiled a new technological solution designed specifically for… Continue reading Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
