SpaceX launches Crew-7 mission Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: SpaceX launched four people to the International Space Station from Florida More about the news: NASA and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft have blasted off carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Known as Crew-7, the mission includes four astronauts […]
Dengue vaccines in India: A look at the ongoing trials and development Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Context: With the expanding geography of dengue infections — in India as well as the world — an increasing need has been felt for an effective vaccine that can protect against all four serotypes. […]
The Qutub Complex Subject : History Section: Art and culture The Qutub Complex comprises of the following monuments: Qutb Minar Alai Darwaza Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque Alauddin Khilji’s tomb and madrasa Alai Minar About Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory. It was built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately […]
Bird species plummeting in India, says new report: What are the major threats to them? Subject : Environment Section: species in news Context: A large number of bird species in India are either currently declining or projected to decline in the long term, according to a report based on data from about 30,000 […]
Echolocation: what goes around comes around Subject : Environment Section: species in news Context: Bats, dolphins and submarines all use the same technique to get a sense of their surroundings: Echolocation. What is echolocation? Nature’s own sonar system, echolocation, occurs when an animal or an object emits a sound wave that bounces off […]
As Pragyan digs deep into moon, scientists at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre lab turn their gaze to solar wind Subject : Science and technology Section: space technology Context: Scientists at the Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) under the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) here are getting ready to unravel the secrets of the solar […]
ISRO releases graph of temperature variation on lunar surface Subject : Science and technology Section: space technology Context: ISRO on August 27 released a graph of the temperature variation on lunar surface with increase in depth measured by the ChaSTE payload onboard Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander module. ChaSTE payload: The payload was developed by […]
Why Apple’s change of heart on Right to Repair movement a big policy shift? Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Context: Apple, that was against the ‘right to repair’ movement just a few years ago, became its newest convert. Details: Earlier Apple said that giving users unauthorised repair access would make the […]
SEBI new disclosure norms may impact over 200 FPIs Subject : Economy Section: Capital market In News: Over 200 foreign portfolio investors will be impacted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s new disclosure norms that are set to become operational from November 1 2023. Key Points: Securities and Exchange Board of […]
PIL stokes debate on inmates’ right to conjugal visits Subject : Polity Section: Constitution Conjugal Visits Conjugal visits allow prisoners private time with spouses within jail premises to benefit their psychological well-being, marital bonds, and the prison environment. Legal Significance of Conjugal Visits: Advocates argue they’re a fundamental right for prisoners’ spouses, aligned […]