ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission with Vyomitra ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission with Vyomitra ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission to Feature Humanoid Vyomitra in 2025 Gaganyaan Mission and Vyomitra Mission: Gaganyaan (planned for 2025) Organization: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Objective: To test Vyomitra, a technology prototype for future crewed space missions. About Vyomitra Type: AI-based half-humanoid robot First Introduced: 2020 […]

Mpox (Monkeypox) – WHO Public Health Emergency Mpox (Monkeypox) – WHO Public Health Emergency Mpox (Monkeypox) Declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by WHO Overview Declared by WHO: Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Reason: Significant increase in cases, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring African countries. […]

Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) Purpose Ship-borne weapon system designed to neutralize aerial threats at close ranges, including sea-skimming targets. Guidance Systems Mid-course flight: Fibre-optic gyroscope-based inertial guidance. Terminal phase: Active radar homing. Development Developed […]

India’s First Quantum Computer – National Quantum Mission India’s First Quantum Computer – National Quantum Mission India’s First Quantum Computer Set for Launch under National Quantum Mission National Quantum Mission (NQM) – Key Points Overview Objective: Develop quantum technologies in computing, communication, measurement, and sensing. Launch: 2023, by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). […]

Agni-4 Ballistic Missile Test Agni-4 Ballistic Missile Test Agni-4 Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired in Odisha Agni-4 Missile: Key Points Overview Type: Intermediate-range ballistic missile. Launch: Conducted from Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Command: Under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), part of India’s Nuclear Command Authority (NCA). Features Range: Can hit targets up to 4,000 […]

RHUMI-1 Reusable Hybrid Rocket RHUMI-1 Reusable Hybrid Rocket India Launches World’s First Mobile-Launched Hybrid Rocket, RHUMI-1 RHUMI-1 Reusable Hybrid Rocket Launch Date: 24 August 2024 Developers: Chennai-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group Launch Site: Thiruvidandhai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Significance World’s first mobile hybrid rocket and India’s first reusable hybrid rocket. Expected […]

vigyan Dhara Scheme Vigyan Dhara Scheme Cabinet Approves Department of Science and Technology Scheme: ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Overview The Union Cabinet, under PM Narendra Modi, has approved the unified central sector scheme named Vigyan Dhara, aimed at strengthening India’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) ecosystem. Components S&T Institutional and Human Capacity Building: Enhances capabilities in Science […]

BioE3 Policy BioE3 Policy BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Approval The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the BioE3 Policy, initiated by the Department of Biotechnology. Objective To promote high-performance biomanufacturing and foster innovation in biotechnology for economy, environment, and employment. Key Features Innovation-Driven Support: Focus on R&D and entrepreneurship […]

Quantum Nonlocality: A New Frontier Quantum Nonlocality: A New Frontier Quantum Nonlocality: A New Frontier Key Points Quantum Nonlocality: A strange connection between distant particles that defies classical physics. Bell’s Theorem: Challenged the idea of local realism, proving quantum entanglement. Applications: Secure communication, random number generation, cryptography. Recent Breakthrough: Indian scientists proved no universal standard […]

APSTAR-6E Satellite APSTAR-6E Satellite APSTAR-6E Satellite: A Milestone in Telecom Technology Overview China’s First All-Electric Satellite: Operated by CASC, launched in January 2023. Operation: Functions in geostationary orbit with a design life of 15 years. Autonomy: First telecom satellite to autonomously transfer to geostationary orbit using electric propulsion. Technical Features High-Capacity Broadband: Serves Southeast Asia […]