Using the Gaia space telescope, astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Germany, have identified the earliest “building blocks” of our Milky Way galaxy, dating back 12-13 billion years. Key points
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Pushpak Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the landing experiment of Pushpak Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) at Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga district in Karnataka on 22 March 2024. Key points
New study on Gut microbes
A new study published in journal Science, has linked growing consumption of processed food with declining levels of gut bacteria. Key points
HbA1C Test
One of the most commonly-used tests to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and to help manage diabetes, is the haemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test.
Milankovitch cycles
According to a recent research published in journal Nature Communications, the gravitational interaction between the Earth and Mars results in cyclic changes in deep ocean currents that recur every 2.4 million years. Scientists have called it an astronomical “grand cycle”.
Atmospheric Research Testbed Facility In MP
Union Minister of Ministry of Earth Sciences inaugurated the Atmospheric Research Testbed-ART facility in Silkheda of Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh on March 12.
Multiprotocol Label Switching
India’s fastest and indigenously designed IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) router was launched on 9th March in Bengaluru by the Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology. Key points
Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)
In an effort to democratize future technologies and empower youth to innovate, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Meta have announced the launch of Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs).
Core Loading at India’s first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 4 March 2024 witnessed the commencement of “Core Loading” at India’s first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) (500 MWe) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) Nuclear fission Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam, Read More …
Kulasekarapattinam spaceport Vs Sriharikota
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Kulasekarapattinam spaceport on February 28, 2024. Kulasekarapattinam facility benefits
Juice jacking
Amidst growing concerns over the security risks posed by a cyberattack known as “juice jacking,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a cautionary message to mobile phone users advising them against charging their devices using public ports.
PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) and Trisonic Wind Tunnel
Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated three important space infrastructure projects worth around Rs 1800 crores. PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and Stage Test facility’ Trisonic Wind Tunnel
India conducts first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency)
India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency) at Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore. About Hemophilia and Hemophilia A
Homosep Atom: India’s first septic tank/manhole cleaning robot
India’s first septic tank/manhole cleaning robot “Homosep Atom” is strengthening the swachhata abhiyan in different corners of the country. Key points
Garbhini-GA2
BRIC-THSTI Faridabad and IIT Madras researchers have developed an India-specific model Garbhini-GA2 to determine the age of a foetus in a pregnant woman in the second and third trimesters precisely. Key points