Iran tests satellite-carrying rocket Subject: Science and Technology Context- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards tested a new satellite-carrying rocket. More on the news- Washington fears the same long-range ballistic technology used to put satellites into orbit could also be used to launch nuclear warheads. About Ghaem 100- The Ghaem 100, Iran’s first three-stage launch vehicle, […]

    China’s home-grown Beidou satellite system eyes global footprint Subject :Science and Tech Context- China on November 4, 2022, outlined plans to further expand the global reach of its home-grown Beidou satellite navigation system, billed as its alternative to America’s Global Positioning System (GPS). More on the news- A white paper released by the […]

    ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite makes re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere Subject: Science and Technology Context- ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite, launched in 2009, has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere into the Indian Ocean near Jakarta. No explosion expected- Since its injection, RISAT-2’s radar payload services were provided for various space applications. On re-entry, there […]

    Astronomers spot ‘planet killer asteroid’: Is it a threat to Earth? Subject :Science and Technology Context- A team of astronomers has discovered three massive near-Earth asteroids hiding in the glare of the Sun. Of these, one called 2022 AP7 is believed to be the largest planet killer-sized asteroid to be spotted in nearly […]

    What are coronal holes which put a ‘smile’ on the face of the sun Subject :Science and Technology Context- Recently, NASA shared an image of the sun seemingly ‘smiling’. Captured by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory, the image has dark patches on the sun’s surface resembling eyes and a smile. NASA explained that […]

    Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Subject : Science and Technology It is an agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power created in March 2002 under the provisions of the nation’s 2001 Energy Conservation Act. Five major provisions of EC Act relate to Designated Consumers, Standard and Labelling of Appliances, […]

    SUNREF India – Contribution to green housing in India Subject : Science and Technology Context- National Housing Bank (NHB) organised the final event  of SUNREF- India Housing Programme. About the event- The National Housing Bank (NHB) organised the final event for showcasing the contributions of the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Energy […]