Shenzhou-16 Spacecraft : Launched With Three Astronauts China’s Shenzhou-16 spacecraft has been launched with three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian, to the Tiangong space station. Aim of the mission is to replace the crew of Shenzhou-15 and conduct tests and experiments over the next five months. Tiangong Space Station is a Chinese space station […]
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Emirates Mission To The Asteroid Belt
Emirates Mission To The Asteroid Belt: This latest project, known as the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, follows the UAE’s successful entry into Mars’ orbit with the Hope probe in February 2021. The spacecraft that the UAE intends to send to the asteroid belt is aptly named the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. […]
Spear Phishing : Report
Spear Phishing : Report According to a recent report, as many as 53 per cent of organisations studied in India were victims of spear phishing in 2022. Spear Phishing is an email or electronic communications scam targeted towards a specific individual, organization or business. It is a targeted attempt to steal sensitive information such as […]
National Rare Diseases Committee
National Rare Diseases Committee: Delhi High Court has taken a proactive step to address the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases by establishing a five-member panel to implement the Centre’s rare diseases policy effectively. The panel, known as the National Rare Diseases Committee, aims to ensure that patients enrolled with the All-India Institute of […]
Foucault Pendulum : New Parliament
Foucault Pendulum : New Parliament A Foucault pendulum has been installed inside the new Parliament which is designed by the National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata. Invented by French physicist Léon Foucault in the mid-19th Century, the pendulum provided the first laboratory demonstration in history to show that the Earth spins on its axis. The […]
Volt Typhoon : Cyber Hack
Volt Typhoon : Cyber Hack Microsoft has uncovered stealthy and targeted malicious activity, focused on post-compromise credential access and network system discovery aimed at critical infrastructure organizations in the United States. The Volt Typhoon is an alleged hacking group that mainly specializes in espionage and information gathering. It is believed that the group is backed […]
Supermassive Black Hole In GS-9209
Supermassive Black Hole In GS-9209: Astronomers have uncovered an extraordinary secret hidden within the depths of an ancient galaxy. At its core lies a supermassive black hole. This remarkable finding offers fascinating insights into the nature of galaxies and the pivotal role of these celestial behemoths. The discovery of a supermassive black hole challenges our […]
Powassan Virus : First Fatal Case
Powassan Virus : First Fatal Case A person in the US recently died from the rare Powassan virus, marking the first fatal case in the US this year. Powassan Virus Disease is a rare, yet often serious disease that is spread by the bite of infected ticks. The Powassan virus, often called a ticking time […]
Rice Fortification : Study
Rice Fortification : Study India’s pilot studies on rice fortification showed that nutritional anaemia could be reduced, with a significant drop in the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren, according to a United Nations report. Rice fortification is the process of adding Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK), containing FSSAI prescribed micronutrients (Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12) to […]
18 New PetaFLOP Supercomputers : For Weather Forecasting
18 New PetaFLOP Supercomputers : For Weather Forecasting India is set to introduce 18 new petaFLOP supercomputers dedicated to weather forecasting, aiming to enhance the accuracy and resolution of weather predictions. These state-of-the-art machines will significantly improve forecasting capabilities at the block level, predict cyclones with greater accuracy and lead time, and provide detailed ocean […]
