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ISRO scientists successfully launch Indo-French satellite PSLV-SARAL
ISRO launched Indo-French satellite SARAL and six foreign mini and micro spacecraft from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Thus, PSLV-20 successfully puts seven satellites in orbit. Some more information: PSLV 20 23rd mission of PSLV PSLV has an impeccable record of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
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“Mauritia” – An ancient micro-continent found under Indian Ocean
A detailed article in the journal Nature Geoscience suggests that the remains of a micro-continent named “Mauritia” might be preserved under huge amounts of ancient lava beneath the Indian Ocean. This study further suggests that such micro-continents may have occurred ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
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“W49B”: The Youngest black hole in our galaxy discovered by the Scientists
Recent data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has spotted the youngest black hole yet in the Milky Way galaxy named “W49B”. W49B is just 1000-years-old and only 26,000 light-years away from Earth.
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
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UK scientists discover deepest undersea vents
UK scientists have discovered an amazing set of hydrothermal vents, the deepest anywhere in the world, in the the ocean floor in the Caribbean. Hydrothermal vents are among the most unknown features of the deep ocean and their existence was ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
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Tech tycoons institute Breakthrough Prize for Life Sciences
Technology magnates, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, have launched a $15-million annual Breakthrough Prize for Life Sciences to reward outstanding scientific achievements in life sciences.
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
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Fact Box: Mercury Treaty
Mercury treaty to be adopted by 140 countries Around 140 nations will adopt the world’s first legally binding treaty on mercury. Objective: The Treaty aims at reducing global emission levels of the toxic heavy metal also known as quicksilver, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
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Severe extinction threat to various Indian reptiles
As per an analysis of Zoological Society of London along with IUCN species survival commission: 19% of turtles, lizards, snakes, crocodiles and other reptiles were facing severe threat of extinction. One out of every five out of 10000 species of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
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Fact Box “Europa”
About Europa: Moon of Jupiter 6th closest moon of Jupiter Smallest of Jupiter’s 4 Galilean satellites Discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei Slightly smaller than Earth’s Moon Composition: – Primarily made of silicate rock – Likely has an iron core ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Severe extinction threat to various Indian reptiles
As per an analysis of Zoological Society of London along with IUCN species survival commission: 19% of turtles, lizards, snakes, crocodiles and other reptiles were facing severe threat of extinction. One out of every five out of 10000 species of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA discovers 'Youngest Black Hole' in Milky Way:
NASA has claimed to have discovered the youngest black hole, named W49B, in Earth’s galaxy or the Milky Way. The black, located within a supernova remnant, was formed by a rare supernova explosion of a massive star. The agency’sChandra X-ray ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs