PM launches 5G, calls it start of a new era #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims: About 5G: 5G or the 5th generation mobile network. It is the new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. It helps in the creation of […]
Mars rover finds sedimentary rocks under planet’s surface #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims: About Zhurong rover: Zhurong rover is China’s first rover to land on another planet. China has landed two rovers on Moon. China is the third country to successfully soft-land a spacecraft […]
Army deploys medium, long-range weapons across northern border #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims About K9 Vajra Tank: The K9 Vajra is a South Korean 155 mm self-propelled howitzer designed and developed by the Agency for Defense Development and civil contractors including Dongmyeong Heavy Industries, […]
The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision #GS – 03 Science and Technology For Prelims About DART Mission Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission is the first Kinetic Impactor Method of planetary defence, launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). DART spacecraft collided with the asteroid Dimorphos […]
A push for the semiconductor industry #GS-03 Economy Science and Technology For Prelims: What are Semiconductors? A semiconductor material has an electrical conductivity value falling between that of a conductor, such as iron, copper etc, and an insulator, such as rubber, ceramics etc. They are […]
ISRO successfully tests hybrid propulsion system, to aid future technologies #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims About Hybrid Propulsion System: Fuel Used: HTPB-based (hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene) aluminised solid fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) as oxidiser. Advantages of the new system: Conventional HTPB-based solid propellant motors used […]
The lumpy skin disease #GS-03 Agriculture, Science and Technology For Prelims About Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD): LSD is caused by the poxvirus Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) which can infect cattle or water buffalo. The LSDV shares antigenic similarities with the sheeppox virus (SPPV) and […]
‘SPARK’ Program Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) has been created by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to support the research efforts of Ayurveda (BAMS) students studying in recognised Ayurveda colleges. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for […]
Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India For Mains: What is the glass ceiling? Glass ceiling refers to situations when a qualified person wishing to advance within the hierarchy of his/her organization is stopped at a lower level due to a discrimination most often […]
Indian-made HPV vaccine this year For Prelims About Cervical Cancer: Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix which creates a malignant tumour of the cervix (the lowermost part of the uterus). Cervical cancer is curable; however, the […]