Science & technology

Context: The 13th edition of Aero India-21 will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka Aero India 2021 website will be a contactless online interface for Asia’s largest Aero show and host all online services related to the event for both the exhibitors and visitors besides hosting informative …

Context: study using molecular and culturing techniques revealed maximum methanogenic diversity in the KG basin, which is one of the prominent reasons to confirm it to be the extreme source of biogenic methane in comparison to the Andaman and Mahanadi basins As the world runs out of fossil fuels and …

Context: Prime Minister launches PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App e-GOPALA provides platform to farmers in the country for managing livestock. It includes buying and selling of disease-free germplasm in all forms (semen, embryos, etc). This app tells about availability of quality breeding services (Artificial Insemination, veterinary first aid, vaccination, …

Context: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, one of its most awaited programmes,the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges, to spur applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups. The programme will be driven by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), four ministries—Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Food Processing Industries; …

Context: Online celebration of ‘Himalaya Diwas’ by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. Discusses Landslide disaster risk reduction, Himalayan seismicity– risk awareness & mitigation, and journey of black carbon towards Himalayan cryosphere’ Scientists specializing in different aspects of the Himalayas discussed a range of areas like landslide disaster risk reduction, Himalayan …

Context: After the astounding success of the World’s largest Solar Tree of 11.5 kWp, CSIR-CMERI intend to further its efforts towards strengthening the Renewable Energy commitments. CSIR-CMERI has expertise in design and development of various capacity Solar Artifacts for multifaceted uses ranging from fulfilling localized energy demand to boosting Agricultural …

Context: Low ozone over Brahmaputra River Valley brings good news for health of people Scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt. of India have evaluated the near surface ozone in the Brahmaputra River …

Learn about: chandrayaan-1, chandrayaan-2 and chandrayaan-3 – objective and significance. CONTEXT: Images sent by Chandrayaan-1 indicate possible impact of Earth’s atmosphere on Moon. RECENT FINDINGS: • ISRO’s maiden mission to the Moon has sent images which show that Moon may be rusting along the poles. • The sign of this …

CONTEXT: NEWLY DISCOVERED INTERACTION BETWEEN LIGHT AND MOLECULES CAN POWER OPTICAL DEVICES HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE Journal of Physical Chemistry. Low reflection lenses, high reflection mirrors in devices such as better binoculars and telescopes, colour changing paints, and inks may now be powered by a newly discovered property of …

Context: Department of Biotechnology supported GCLP Facility for Viral Immunogenicity Testing now open for operations. Department of Biotechnology, Government of India has taken myriads of initiatives to increase investments in research and development (R&D) of affordable Biotech healthcare products. Establishment of National Biopharma Mission is one such endeavour to identify …

CONTEXT: India has climbed 4 spots and has been ranked 48thby the World Intellectual Property Organization in the Global Innovation Index 2020 rankings. In midst of the Covid -19 pandemic, it comes as an uplifting news for India, and is a testament of its robust R&D Ecosystem. India was at …

Context: Canister bag that solidifies infectious secretions like COVID 19can save health workers from exposure during handling. Infectious secretions from contagious diseases such as COVID 19, tuberculosis (TB), and influenza poses high risk for healthcare workers. Their exposure to the high-risk hazard while handling the waste can soon be controlled …

Context: Government Blocks 118 Mobile Apps Which are Prejudicial to Sovereignty and Integrity of India, Defence of India, Security of State and Public Order The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India invoking it’s power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions …

CONTEXT: NIDHI-EIR BROCHURE FEATURING ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE LAUNCHED About NIDHI-EIR: Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) as an umbrella programme for nurturing ideas and innovations (knowledge-based and technology-driven) into successful startups. Entrepreneurs-in- Residence (EIR) Programme is one of the programs …

Learn about: Astrosat- objectives, accomplishment, significance and way forward. For upsc prelims and mains. CONTEXT: As a landmark achievement in Space missions, Indian Astronomers have discovered one of the farthest Star galaxies in the universe. It is a matter of pride that India’s first Multi-Wavelength Space Observatory “AstroSat” has detected …

Black holes are perhaps the most enigmatic objects in the Universe. • A black hole harbours a singularity at its centre, where all known physical laws break down. This singularity is clothed by an event horizon – an imaginary surface that prevents anything, including light, from escaping it. Albert Einstein’s …

Context: Private Sector Participation in Space Sector Government has created Indian National Space, Promotion &Authorization Centre (INSPACe), under Department of Space to encourage, promote and hand hold the private sector for their participation in Space Sector. Private players will also be able to use ISRO infrastructure through INSPACe. The decision …

Context: Rafale aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Ms Florence Parly, Ministere of Armed Forces of France; The Rafale is a twin-jet fighter aircraft able to operate from both an aircraft carrier and a shore base. The fully versatile …

Learn about : kakrapar atomic power plant and its significance, what is criticality? And about Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited CONTEXT: Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant, Unit-3 (KAPP-3), India’s first 700 MWe (megawatt electric) Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) with innovative features has attained criticality at around 0936 Hrs on …

Context: Indigenous device developed by SCTIMST of Dept of S&T can help prevent blood clot in deep vein and lowers cost of saving life threatening conditions. A team from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (SCTIMST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, …