ISRO’s PSLV Launches Proba-3 Mission

ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will take off from Sriharikota on December 4, 2024, at 4:08 pm. The launch involves collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and New Space India Limited (NSIL). About the PSLV The PSLV is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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TRAI’s New Traceability Guidelines on OTPs

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will enforce new traceability guidelines on December 1, 2024, to combat spam and fraudulent messages. Concerns arose about delays in receiving messages and one-time passwords (OTPs). Purpose of the Guidelines The guidelines aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) Observatory

Recent findings from Namibia’s High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) observatory have revealed the most energetic cosmic rays to date. These cosmic rays exhibit energies of up to 40 teraelectronvolts (TeV), which is 40,000 times more potent than visible light. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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India Launches First AI Lab in Space

TakeMe2Space, a Hyderabad-based company, will launch MOI-TD, which represents India’s first AI lab in space. The launch is scheduled for mid-December 2024, which will use ISRO’s PSLV C60 rocket and aims to make space research more affordable and accessible. Objectives ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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India Inducts Sabal 20 Logistics Drone

India has enhanced its defense capabilities with the Sabal 20 logistics drone, developed by IIT Kanpur, this drone supports stealth operations and is designed for challenging terrains. The Indian Army has deployed it in the Eastern Theatre, which includes Arunachal ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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Aviation Safety Awareness Week Observed From Nov 25-29

Aviation Safety Awareness Week is happening from November 25 to 29, 2024. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is leading this initiative, which takes place at all AAI-managed airports and Air Navigation Services (ANS) locations, the aim is to enhance ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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What are Nanozymes?

Recent research focuses on artificial enzymes known as nanozymes, which show promise in creating advanced materials for medicine. Scientists aim to understand how nanozymes interact with proteins, goal is to develop nanozymes that are precise and efficient. About Nanozymes Nanozymes ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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Advances in Moiré Materials and Superconductivity

Moiré materials are formed by stacking two layers of a material. A slight twist is applied to the top layer, creating a moiré pattern. The pattern alters the material’s atomic arrangement, which leads to unique electronic properties. Graphene and Superconductivity ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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CEA Recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recently endorsed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology, which aims to promote innovation in India’s power sector. SHKT technology harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water. It does so without requiring important water height, unlike ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Telescope

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope opened on October 4, 2024, in Hanle, Ladakh. It stands at 4.3 km above sea level, making it the highest of its kind globally. MACE features a 21-meter-wide dish, the largest in Asia. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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