First successful test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ Flight test details: Organisation: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Date: August 13, 2024. Platform: Sukhoi-30 Mk-I of Indian Air Force (IAF). Location: Successful test of hitting the target at Long Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. Development of Gaurav: Local development: Gaurav has been […]

India to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 and Indian Space Station in 2028 – India to launch Chandrayaan-4 in 2027 and Indian Space Station in 2028 – Chandrayaan-4 (2027): Announcement: Made by ISRO chief Dr. S Somnath on August 23 (National Space Day). Launch: Chandrayaan-4 will be launched in 2027. Design: The design of Chandrayaan-4 has […]

DRDO unveils indigenous light tank ‘Zoravar’ DRDO on July 6, 2024 unveiled the prototype of indigenous light tank ‘Zoravar’, which is yet to undergo extensive testing. ‘Zoravar’ has been jointly developed by DRDO and Larsen & Toubro in collaboration with micro, small and medium enterprises. It is named after Dogra general Zorawar Singh, who led […]

PARAM Rudra Supercomputer PARAM Rudra Supercomputer: Developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission. Deployed at three locations: Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata. Pune: Used by GMRT for studying Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and astronomical phenomena. Delhi: At Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) for research in material science and atomic physics. Kolkata: At S N Bose Centre […]

ISRO successfully demonstrates satellite technology to study ocean and soil parameters. ISRO’s GNSS-R Technology  What is GNSS-R?  Developed by SAC-ISRO, India’s first spaceborne precision receiver.    New remote sensing method using reflected GNSS signals.    Collects data on soil moisture, surface inundation, ocean surface wind & waves.    Carried by: EOS-08 satellite (launched Aug 16, 2024)    Data Processing: […]

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 Functions in Gaganyaan Mission: Operates spacecraft controls Monitors spacecraft systems […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox (monkeypox), a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Mpox (Monkeypox) and WHO Public Health Emergency 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. Concern: Potential for […]

Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile 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 by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Test […]

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). Duration: 8 years (2023-2031). Funding: ₹6,000 crore. Structure: Four Section 8 companies under IITs and IISc. […]

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, part of India’s Nuclear Command Authority (NCA). Features: Range: Can hit targets up to 4,000 kilometers. Payload: Can carry a payload of 1,000 kg. […]