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ISRO’s XPoSat Mission: Study About Black Holes

The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is a space observatory built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was launched on January 1, 2024, and is expected to operate for at least five years. XPoSat's mission is to study the...

SLIM Spacecraft: Will SLIM Revolutionise Lunar Landing?

Context: Japan’s SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft entered lunar orbit, potentially making Japan the fifth country to soft-land a craft on the moon. Smart Lander for Investigating Moon(SLIM) Spacecraft Overview Agency and Launch: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

INS Imphal Commissioned into Indian Navy, Features and Significance

The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Imphal, a stealth-guided missile destroyer, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The ship is named after the capital of Manipur and is the first indigenous stealth-guided missile destroyer. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join INS...

Global Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Applications, Concerns

Context: Addressing the B20 Summit India in New Delhi, the Indian Prime Minister called for a global framework to ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence. What is Artificial Intelligence? AI is the branch of computer science concerned with developing...

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 9th NATPOLREX Exercise 2023

Context: The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard off Vadinar, Gujarat. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join NATPOLREX Exercise 2023 Overview NATPOLREX Exercise 2023 Overview Nature of NATPOLREX Exercise This is a...

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Mission, Location

Context: NASA has launched the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE). Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is NASA's innovative experiment aimed at studying the interactions between Earth's atmospheric weather and space weather. This investigation is a key part of...

International Space Station, 25 years of History and Future

Context: 20th November marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the International Space Station (ISS), the largest man-made object in the solar system. The International Space Station (ISS) silently orbits Earth 16 times every 24 hours, navigating through 16...

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023, Reasons, Impact

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023 The World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week takes place from November 18-24 every year. This week is a time to raise awareness of the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage the use of...

Artificial Rain in Delhi and Cloud Seeding, Advantages, Disadvantages 

Artificial rain, or cloud seeding, is a weather modification method that induces precipitation by introducing substances into clouds. Common agents like silver iodide or solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) are utilized. Silver iodide particles function as artificial condensation nuclei, promoting...

Nanotechnology Research in India, Applications and Challenges

Nanotechnology research in India began in 2001 with the NanoScience and Technology Initiative (NSTI), funded with Rs. 60 crores. The 2007-launched Nano Mission, backed by Rs. 1,000 crores, aimed to boost basic nanotechnology research and infrastructure. The Nanotechnology Initiatives Division...