EOS-03: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch the geo-imaging satellite for earth observation EOS-03 in the third quarter of 2021. EOS-03 It is an earth observation satellite. Last year, ISRO launched EOS-01 which is nothing but another Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT) that will work together with RISAT-2B and RISAT-2BR1. It would […]
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Merchandise Programme
Merchandise Programme: In a bid to create awareness and kindling interest of students, children and the public in the domain of space and technology, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come up with the customised-themed merchandise programme in partnership with multiple companies on board. So far, eight companies have registered with ISRO on a […]
GRB 200826A : Gamma-Ray Burst
GRB 200826A: Gamma-Ray Burst: A group of astronomers have detected a very short, powerful burst of high-energy radiation also known as Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) that lasted for about a second. It was named GRB 200826A after the date it occurred, which is 26th August 2020. It was detected by National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) […]
Monkeypox Disease
Monkeypox: The US started surveillance on people travelling from Nigeria, who may have had contact with the individuals infected with Monkeypox. It is a viral zoonotic disease (transmission from animals to humans) and is identified as a pox-like disease among monkeys hence it is named Monkeypox. It is endemic to Nigeria. It is caused by […]
What Is Nauka?
What Is Nauka?: Nauka was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on July 21 using a Proton rocket. It is scheduled to be integrated with the ISS on July 29. Nauka, meaning “science” in Russian, is the biggest space laboratory Russia has launched to date. It will replace Pirs, a Russian module on the […]
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare highlighted various measures to address the challenges posed by Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the country. Antimicrobial resistance is the resistance acquired by any microorganism (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasite, etc.) against antimicrobial drugs (such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, and anthelmintics) that are used to treat […]
H5N1 Avian Influenza
H5N1 Avian Influenza: On July 21, an 11-year-old boy died of H5N1 avian influenza in Delhi. This is the first recorded death due to the bird flu in India this year. In January, bird flu was confirmed in several states with thousands of birds, including migratory species, being found dead. Bird flu or avian influenza […]
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) And New Generation Akash Missile
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) And New Generation Akash Missile: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics. The man-portable missile is launched using a tripod is designed […]
World’s Fastest Ground Vehicle
World’s Fastest Ground Vehicle: China has unveiled a high-speed maglev train with a designed top speed of 600 kms per hour. It is stated to be the world’s fastest ground vehicle. The new maglev transportation system made its public debut in the coastal city of Qingdao, China’s east Shandong province. Launched in October 2016, the […]
New Shepard Rocket Ship : Blue Origin
New Shepard.: Billionaire Jeff Bezos has made a short journey to space, in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard. New Shepard, built by Bezos’ company Blue Origin, is designed to serve the burgeoning market for space tourism. The spacecraft lifted off from a private launch site near Van Horn, Texas. The […]
