Pushpak: ISRO’s Reusable Launch Vehicle

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its third mission involving the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) named “Pushpak” on March 22, 2024. The launch took place at approximately 7 a.m. from the Chalakere Runway in Karnataka’s Aeronautical Test Range ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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China’s Lunar Exploration Programme

China’s lunar exploration programme is a series of ongoing robotic Moon missions by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). The programme incorporates lunar orbiters, landers, rovers and sample return spacecraft, launched using Long March rockets. It aims to study the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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Agnibaan SOrTeD Rocket

Agnikul Cosmos is a Chennai-based, IIT-Madras-incubated space start-up that is set to create history by launching India’s first rocket from a private launchpad on March 22, 2023. The company’s first rocket, named Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD), will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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Grok Chatbot

Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk. xAI announced that it had made Grok open source, fulfilling a promise made by Musk a week ago. The decision to open source Grok came ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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Human Gut Bacteria Aid in Plant Cellulose Digestion

A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on previously undescribed human gut bacteria that play a crucial role in the digestion of plant cellulose. These bacteria, which are abundant in ancient and hunter-gatherer microbiomes but scarce ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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Astrophysical Tau Neutrinos

Scientists from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory have announced a discovery of evidence for the elusive astrophysical tau neutrinos or ‘ghost particles’. Neutrinos are tiny subatomic particles that rarely interact with matter, making them challenging to detect. However, their ability to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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Fusion Transcript in Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer is a type of cancer that affects the mouth, nose, throat, larynx, sinuses, and salivary glands. It is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, with over 650,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Despite advances in treatment, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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India’s New Semiconductor Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for three semiconductor projects worth approximately Rs 1.25 trillion. These projects are set to transform India into a global semiconductor hub, driving economic growth and fostering innovation in the country. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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IIT Madras Mini Space Lab

In a significant stride towards orbital ‘Microgravity Research,’ the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is collaborating with Vellon Space, an Indian space start-up, to further research and development in extra-terrestrial manufacturing. This partnership marks a crucial milestone in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

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Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH)

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Department of Science & Technology has joined forces with the Telangana government-led T-Hub to establish a unique Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH). This collaboration aims to foster AI innovation, create job opportunities, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs