ISRO’s second orbit-raising manoeuvre successful Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has now moved into a new, higher orbit around the Earth after the successful completion of the second orbit-raising manoeuvre, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The manoeuvre was performed by the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and […]
How gaps in cloud system configuration can expose user data Subject :Science and technology Section: Awareness in computers Context: 68% of businesses in India, and 75% globally, say that more than 40% of data stored in the cloud is classified as sensitive. And 35% of organisations in India note that their data was […]
PSLV-C56 to lift off with seven satellites Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : After Friday’s spectacular start to the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission, scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be back in Sriharikota for another important launch later this month. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle — C56 (PSLV-C56) […]
Nod for multi-role chopper by early 2024; Safran, HAL to set up firm in Bengaluru Subject : Science and technology Section: Defence Concept : the project sanction for the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), is expected within this financial year, defence sources said. Meanwhile, Safran Helicopter Engines and […]
ISRO performs first orbitraising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan3 Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : A day after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched India’s third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, the first orbit-raising manoeuvre was conducted on Saturday. The manoeuvre was performed by the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network […]
Payloads in Chandrayaan 3 Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : The Chandrayaan-3 carries six payloads that would help ISRO understand the lunar soil and also get the blue planet’s photographs from the lunar orbit. Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive ionosphere and Atmosphere (RAMBHA) will measure the near-surface plasma […]
Unethical to continue using polio-causing oral polio vaccines Subject : Science Section: Health Context: In 1988, the World Health Assembly declared WHO’s commitment to global eradication of polio by 2000. But in 1993, the goalpost was shifted — the goal was to eradicate only wild poliovirus globally by 2000. Details: That meant that […]
India’s third lunar odyssey commences with perfect launch Subject : Science and technology Section: Space Technology Concept : The Chandrayaan 3 project from India was launched with the goal of landing a spacecraft on the lunar surface. About Chandrayaan-3 The Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 using a Launch Vehicle […]
Chandrayaan3’s slingshot route to the moon Subject : Science and technology Concept : Besides, Chandrayaan3, like its predecessor Chandrayaan2, will take a rather intriguing route to the moon. It will circle the earth five six times, to get the slingshot effect. It will likewise circle the moon 56 times before the lander began […]
VSSC unit to undertake system checkouts ahead of Chandrayaan-3 launch Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : On Friday afternoon, the spotlight will be on the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, from where India’s third moon mission will take to the skies. But some of the action before the lift-off […]