Impact of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Satellite Sustainability Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News A recent study published in Nature Sustainability highlights that rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could significantly reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit Earth. Effects of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Earth’s Upper Atmosphere: The upper […]

    Aditya-L1 Mission: Scientists Observe a Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have observed a rare flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) from the solar atmosphere using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) instrument onboard the Aditya-L1 mission. This marks a […]

    Hubs for Quantum Technology Development Made Operational Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News The Indian government has established four thematic hubs (T-Hubs) to advance quantum computer technology as part of the National Quantum Mission (NQM). National Quantum Mission (NQM): The National Quantum Mission (NQM) aims to foster the development of […]

    ISRO Successfully Undocks SpaDeX Satellites in First Attempt Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully undocked two satellites under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission in its first attempt. This marks another major milestone after the successful docking operation in January 2024, making India […]

    What is Hantavirus and how does it spread? Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The recent passing of Betsy Hackman, wife of renowned American actor Gene Hackman, has brought global attention to the dangers of hantavirus infections. What is Hantavirus? Hantaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause serious and potentially […]

    Astronauts stuck in space close to return as rotation crew prepares for take off Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Context: The upcoming NASA-SpaceX Crew-10 mission, launching from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, holds special significance as it marks the return of two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been […]

    Turning Urine into a Sustainable Plant Fuel Sub : Sci Sec: Msc Why in News A new electrochemical process, recently published in Nature Catalysis, has demonstrated an innovative method to extract urea from urine and convert it into per carbamide, a crystalline peroxide derivative. This breakthrough not only enhances wastewater treatment but also […]

    India: The Second-Largest Arms Importer After Ukraine Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released a report on global arms transfers for the period 2020-24.India emerged as the second-largest arms importer, following Ukraine. Key Findings from SIPRI Report: Ukraine became the largest importer of major […]

    Cosmic Particle Accelerator Near Earth Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News Recent research has provided crucial insights into one of astrophysics’ long-standing mysteries—how subatomic particles, such as electrons, attain ultra-high energy in space. Using data from NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission, the THEMIS mission, and the ARTEMIS mission, scientists observed […]

    Revolutionary Dual-Fluorescent Security Ink Developed by Indian Scientists Sub: Sci Sec: Msc  Why in News Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, have developed a novel security ink using strontium bismuth fluoride (Sr2BiF7) nanoparticles. This new ink fluoresces under both, enhancing […]