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 primary objective of the Pushpak mission is to develop essential technologies for a fully reusable launch vehicle, aimed at enabling low-cost access to space. This mission […]
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BhashaNet Portal : National Internet Exchange Of India
BhashaNet Portal : National Internet Exchange Of India The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has successfully launched the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event. The BhashaNet portal endeavours to establish a multilingual internet, where website names and email addresses in […]
White Dwarf
White Dwarf: Astronomers report the detection of four white dwarf stars of a recently discovered rare DAQ spectral subclass. A white dwarf is the stellar core left behind after a dying star has exhausted its nuclear fuel and expelled its outer layers to form a planetary nebula. It is what stars like the Sun become […]
Ebola : Study
Ebola: Study Scientists recently found a new way in which Ebola reproduces in the human body, identifying a potential target for drugs to prevent the viral disease. Ebola virus disease (EVD, or Ebola) is a rare but severe illness in humans. It is caused by several species of viruses from the genus Ebolavirus, that are […]
Brucethoa isro : New Species Of Deep-Sea Isopod
Brucethoa isro : New Species Of Deep-Sea Isopod Researchers recently named a new species of deep-sea isopod discovered off the Kerala coast after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Brucethoa isro is a new species of deep-sea isopod discovered off the Kollam coast, Kerala. The tiny fish-parasitic crustacean, belonging to the genus Brucethoa, was recovered […]
Project GR00T
Project GR00T: AI chip leader Nvidia announced Project GR00T which promises to revolutionise the evolution of humanoid robots. Project GR00T stands for Generalist Robot 00 Technology. It is a multimodal AI system that acts as the mind for humanoid robots, allowing them to learn new skills and interact with the real world. Robots built on […]
Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)
Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is working towards creating a network of 34 microbiology labs across the country that will be equipped to test food products. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of […]
SAKHI : Gaganyaan Space Flight Mission
SAKHI : Gaganyaan Space Flight Mission The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has developed an innovative and versatile application called the Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) to support astronauts during the Gaganyaan space flight mission. SAKHI offers access to technical information, facilitates communication, monitors […]
Ghost Particles : Detected
Ghost Particles : Detected Astronomers detected 7 potentials ‘ghost particles’ that passed through planet. Scientists using data from the Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica believe they have potentially found the first evidence for astrophysical tau neutrinos, called “ghost particles”. “Ghost Particles” is a nickname for neutrinos, which are tiny subatomic particles. They are often […]
Pushpak : Reusable Launch Vehicle
Pushpak : Reusable Launch Vehicle ISRO plans to conduct the second landing test of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Pushpak soon. This ongoing research and development aim to reduce space launch costs and advance India’s space exploration missions. In 2023, ISRO successfully conducted the Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX). The Reusable Launch […]
