Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission Subject : Science and technology Section: space technology Concept : The European Space Agency (ESA) is all set to launch the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or Juice, mission from its spaceport in French Guiana on an Ariane 5 launcher. About Juice Mission It is planned to reach […]
Graphene Subject : Science and technology Section: chemistry Concept : Graphene is a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb-like pattern. It is an is an allotrope of carbon. Graphene is considered to be the world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive material – of both electricity and heat. Properties: It is […]
Large Hadron Collider Subject : Science and technology Section: Physics Concept : Large Hadron Collider (LHC) The Large Hadron Collider is a giant, complex machine built to study particles that are the smallest known building blocks of all things. LHC is a collider that accelerates two beams of particles in opposite directions and […]
6 GHz band spectrum for Wi-Fi to drive broadband penetration Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Concept : New Delhi-based policy think tank Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Tuesday said the spectrum in the 6 GHz band is crucial for Wi-Fi and the same is required to drive broadband penetration […]
India’s first 3D-printed post office Subject: Science and Technology Concept : About 3D-printed post office: It is located in Cambridge Layout in Ulsoor, Bangalore. It is being implemented by Larsen & Toubro, which has experience in constructing 3D-printed buildings. It is a 1,100 sqft building which is expected to cost 30-40 per cent […]
Indian Space Association Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan has said that the world is witnessing the militarissation of space at the Indian DefSpace Symposium organised by the Indian Space association (ISpA) in association with DRDO. According to the CDS (General Anil Chauhan), the very […]
Central Equipment Identity Register Subject: Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: The CIER initiative was started by the DoT in Maharashtra in 2017 to address the issue of the theft of mobile phones as well as the growing number of counterfeit mobile phones in the market. CIER initiative It is essentially […]
Drills test India’s COVID 19 Preparedness Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : India began a two-day COVID 19 preparedness drill , amid the continuing surge in cases. A senior Health Ministry official said the drill was aimed at reviewing and ensuring proper arrangements for testing and treatment of patients. Drills were […]
Existing vaccines versus new variants Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : As COVID19 cases began rising yet again in India in March, many wondered whether the existing vaccines, based on the SARSCoV2 virus that was first reported in China, would still be effective against newer versions of the same virus. […]
Endometriosis Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : Endometriosis Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it harder to get pregnant. Endometriosis can start at a person’s first menstrual period […]