Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Knowledge Centre and Space Museum to be ready in 18 months Subject : Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Knowledge Centre and Space Museum is expected to be ready in 18 months at Kowdiar in the State capital (Kerala). Details: The Centre is […]
South Koreans Rush to Buy Salt Before Japan Dumps Nuclear Waste In Sea Subject : Science and tech Section: Nuclear technology Concept : South Korean shoppers are snapping up sea salt and other items as worry grows about their safety with Japan due to dump more than 1 million metric tons of treated […]
India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : Recently, an international team of astronomers announced scientific evidence confirming the presence of gravitational waves using pulsar observations. India’s Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was among the world’s six large telescopes that […]
Background hum of the universe heard, Pune astrophysics lab listens in Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: Scientists have picked up evidence to suggest that a multitude of gravitational waves are ever-present in any area of the universe, their combined effects constantly deforming and reshaping spacetime, and altering the motion […]
Why Chandrayaan 2 failed? Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : The landing of Vikram was targeted for a plane about 600 km from the south pole of the Moon. However, ISRO lost contact with their lander shortly before the scheduled touchdown on September 7. When contact was lost, it […]
New certification scheme launched to ensure responsible antibiotic manufacturing in India Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Concept : A new certification scheme to promote responsible antibiotics manufacturing was launched in India on June 26, 2023, by British Standards Institute (BSI) and AMR Industry Alliance. Details AMR Industry Alliance, one of the largest […]
Euclid set to launch next week in quest for dark energy Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : The European Space Agency (ESA) is embarking on an extraordinary mission with the launch of the Euclid Space Telescope. This ambitious project aims to survey billions of galaxies, providing valuable insights into […]
Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Concept: Professor P.C. Mahalanobis, the pioneer of statistics in India, left an incredible mark on the field of statistics and survey culture in the country. His contributions, including the establishment of the Indian Statistical Institute, continue […]
Only five cases of malaria but the US CDC issued an alert Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Context: The United States has identified five cases of malaria in people without any history of international travel in Florida and Texas over the past two months. This has led to the US Centres […]
Indian firm used toxic industrial-grade ingredient in syrup Subject :Science and technology Section :Health Context: The Indian manufacturer of cough syrups that Uzbekistan said last year had poisoned 19 children used a toxic industrial-grade ingredient rather than the legitimate pharmaceutical version, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Details: The company, […]