Low Level Light Weight Radar: The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) to procure Improved Low Level Light Weight Radar (LLLR-I) at a cost of approximately ₹ 770 Cr. Low Level Light Weight Radar is a next-generation, multi-mission radar designed to detect and track different types of aerial targets. […]
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Diamondiyne
Diamondiyne: Scientists have created a new form of carbon called diamondiyne. Diamondiyne is a newly synthesized, three-dimensional carbon allotrope. It consists of a three-dimensional network of carbon atoms that resembles a diamond but with a more open structure. It is created using relatively inexpensive equipment, with the material forming as a thin film where two […]
What is GSAT-7B?
What is GSAT-7B? In a major leap for India’s military communication infrastructure, the ISRO is slated to launch the Indian Army’s first dedicated communications satellite, the GSAT-7B, by mid-2028. GSAT-7B: It is the Indian Army’s first dedicated communications satellite. It is part of the GSAT-7 series It is expected to be launched by the Indian […]
Martian Moons Exploration Mission
Martian Moons Exploration Mission: Japan is preparing to launch an ambitious Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission to one of Mars’ mysterious moons, Phobos, by using Japan’s H3 rocket. Martian Moons Exploration Mission is a mission of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The mission will primarily focus on Phobos, a Martian moon that has never been […]
PUFFINS Telescope Mission
PUFFINS Telescope Mission: A Bengaluru-born astronomer Dr. Ramya Anche will be heading the $20 million NASA space telescope mission PUFFINS. A PUFFIN (Polarimetry in the Ultraviolet to Find Features in INterStellar dust) is a SmallSat selected under NASA’s highly competitive Astrophysics Pioneers programme. It is a NASA funded mission andis a joint effort between the […]
National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC)
National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC): The Commerce and Industry Minister recently launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) in New Delhi. National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the monitoring, analysis, and governance of India’s international trade ecosystem through integrated data analytics and evidence-based decision-making. At its […]
International Organization of Legal Metrology
International Organization of Legal Metrology: India will host the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) which is being organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs in association with the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML). International Organization of Legal Metrology is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1955 to promote the global […]
What is Osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is commonly associated with aging and postmenopausal women, but bone-health concerns are increasingly being noticed among younger adults in clinical practice. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are likely to fracture (break). Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Viewed under a microscope, a healthy bone looks like a […]
Rajmargyatra Application
Rajmargyatra Application: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently introduced a ‘Toll Plaza Feedback’ feature on the Rajmargyatra mobile app, enabling National Highway users to rate their toll plaza experience, report concerns, and suggest improvements. Rajmargyatra Application is a citizen-centric unified mobile application developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). This user-friendly […]
The National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC)
The National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, establishing a unified analytics hub for trade intelligence and evidence-based governance. It is a centralized, high-tech trade intelligence, analytics, and data visualisation command centre designed to synthesize disparate trade […]
