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 […]

NavIC (IRNSS) – Indigenous Development NavIC (IRNSS) – Indigenous Development NavIC (IRNSS) and DRDO Partnership for Indigenous Chip Development Overview of NavIC (IRNSS) Developed by ISRO: Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), now called NavIC. Satellites: 7 satellites in total, 3 in geostationary and 4 in geosynchronous orbits. Coverage: Provides positioning and timing accuracy across […]

DRDO TDF Scheme DRDO TDF Scheme DRDO Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme Objective The Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme promotes self-reliance in defense technology under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, encouraging participation from Indian industries, MSMEs, startups, and academia to meet the needs of the Indian military and defense production. Funding Support Project Cost: Up […]

Indian Scientists Develop Tool for Thirty Meter Telescope Indian Scientists Develop Tool for Thirty Meter Telescope Indian Scientists Develop Open-Source Tool for Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) The Thirty Meter Telescope is a next-generation astronomical observatory designed for cutting-edge astronomical research, involving international collaboration from India, the United States, Canada, China, and […]

NASA to Train Two ISRO Gaganyaan Astronauts under Axiom-4 NASA to Train Two ISRO Gaganyaan Astronauts under Axiom-4 NASA to Train Two ISRO Gaganyaan Astronauts under ‘Axiom-4’ Overview The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has selected two of its four trained Gaganyaan astronauts for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS), in collaboration with […]

India Test-Fires Rudram-1 Anti-Radiation Missile India Test-Fires Rudram-1 Anti-Radiation Missile India Successfully Test-Fires New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile ‘Rudram-1’ Overview India has successfully test-fired the Rudram-1, a new generation anti-radiation missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is designed to target radiation-emitting enemy assets with high precision. Missile Features Type: Air-to-Surface […]