ISRO tests engine for gaganyaan mission Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Gaganyaan mission: Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching a crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3 days mission and bring them back safely to earth, by landing in Indian sea […]
Galactic tides: Pushing and pulling the heavens Subject :Science and technology Section: space Technology Source : TH What are Galactic tides? Like the earth’s oceans at their shores, the universe’s galaxies also experience tides, but on a much larger scale. Galactic tides are caused by gravitational forces within a galaxy, arising in the […]
Genomic clues suggest humans’ ancestors nearly went extinct 9L years ago Subject :Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction In November 2022, the global human population surpassed eight billion, highlighting our dominant presence on Earth. Our dominance is attributed to cognitive abilities, technology, and environmental reshaping, but it has led to habitat destruction, pollution, […]
The Fukushima N-wastewater controversy Subject :Science and technology Section: Nuclear Technology Introduction On April 13, 2021, Japan announced plans to release over one million tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea over the next 30 years. This wastewater is a result of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that […]
Defence Procurement Board discusses Navy’s proposal for a second Vikrant-like aircraft carrier Subject :Science and technology Section: Defence Technology Context: The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) discussed the Indian Navy’s proposal for acquiring a second Vikrant-like aircraft carrier displacing 45,000 tonnes, and estimated a cost of around ₹40,000 crore, according to defense sources. Details: […]
Origin of carbon dioxide on Europa’s surface found Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Introduction Europa, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, is characterized by its icy surface. Beneath this icy crust, a subsurface ocean exists. Carbon dioxide on Europa’s surface has posed a mystery, prompting investigations into its source. Source of Carbon […]
Draft patent amendment rules undermine pre-grant opposition Subject: Science and technology Section: IPR Source: TH Introduction Current pre-grant opposition provisions in the Patents Act allow anyone to file objections against patent grants before they are finalized. Proposed changes in draft patent amendment rules, 2023 aim to alter the process and criteria for pre-grant […]
As OSIRIS-REx Returns to Earth from Asteroid Bennu Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Source: The wire Context: NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security–Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission returns to Earth carrying an estimated 250 grams (8.8 ounces) of material gathered from the surface of an asteroid. The samples contained in the […]
Richness of human milk Subject :Science and technology Section : Health Context: A new finding about the carefully tailored richness of human milk has shed light on the importance of myo-inositol, a cyclic sugar alcohol. Details of the findings: The levels of myo-inositol are high over the first two weeks of lactation and […]
DNA nanoball strategy, a low-cost technology Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Source : Geneng News Context: With just a room-temperature “pot,” a sprinkling of molecules, and a simple electrical device, pathogen DNA detection can now be achieved in under an hour anywhere. DNA nanoball strategy: A new platform using nucleic acids-based diagnostics […]