Mars Odyssey: NASA has recently captured an epic view of the largest volcano in our solar system named Olympus Mons using the Mars Odyssey orbiter. Mars Odyssey was an early mission in NASA’s Mars Exploration Program. It was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 7, 2001. The Odyssey spacecraft has been orbiting Mars since […]
Tag: 3rd Jul 2024
Project Nexus
Project Nexus: RBI recently joined Project Nexus, an initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by linking domestic Fast Payment Systems. Project Nexus is a multilateral international initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interlinking domestic Fast Payments Systems (FPSs). Rather than requiring FPS operators to establish multiple custom connections for each country, Nexus […]
Syntrichia caninervis
Syntrichia caninervis: Scientists have identified a species of desert moss called ‘Syntrichia caninervis’ that could be a game-changer for future space exploration and colonisation efforts. Syntrichia caninervis is one of the most abundant desert mosses in the world. It possesses remarkable tolerance to multiple environmental stress factors (drought, cold, and radiation). Extreme desiccation tolerance: recover […]
LOw-Frequency ARray
LOw-Frequency ARray: Astronomers recently discovered a new radio galaxy using the LOw-Frequency ARray (LOFAR). LOw-Frequency ARray (LOFAR) is a highly innovative, pan-European distributed radio interferometer and the first of its kind. It observes the Universe at low radio frequencies, close to the FM radio band, from 90 to 200 MHz. It was developed by the […]
SEBEX 2
SEBEX 2: India has successfully developed and certified SEBEX 2, a new explosive that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT). SEBEX 2 is said to be among the most powerful non-nuclear explosives in the world. It utilizes a high-melting explosive (HMX) composition. This formulation significantly enhances the lethality of warheads, aerial bombs, […]
Nouka Baich Boat Race
Nouka Baich Boat Race: With the south-west monsoon gradually setting in, nouka baich boat races will soon begin in several rural pockets of West Bengal. Nouka Baich Boat Race is a traditional boat race of West Bengal. The races occur in the month of September across riverine Bengal, when the river waters are swollen during […]
Deep Brain Stimulation Device
Deep Brain Stimulation Device: A UK-based teenager, Oran Knowlson who has become the first person in the world to be fitted with a brain implant to help bring his epileptic seizures under control by using deep brain stimulation (DBS) device Deep Brain Stimulation Device uses DBS, which is also utilised for movement disorders associated with […]
New Shepard Spacecraft
New Shepard Spacecraft: Jeff Bezos-led Blue Origin has partnered with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to give common Indian citizens an opportunity to go into space in New Shepard spacecraft. New Shepard Spacecraft is a suborbital space travel vehicle, offering a unique experience for both scientific research and space tourism. It is named […]
Foundation Day Of Puducherry
Foundation Day Of Puducherry: The 1st July is marked as the foundation day of Puducherry as on this day the Government of Union Territories Act 1963 providing Puducherry with Legislative Assemblies and Council of Ministers came into force. The present UT of Puducherry was formed in 1962 out of the four former colonies of French […]
Araku Coffee : Significance
Araku Coffee : Significance The Prime Minister praised the unique flavour and significance of Araku Coffee of Andhra Pradesh during his recent episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme. Araku Coffee is grown in the Araku Valley in Alluri SitaRam Raju district of Andhra Pradesh, located in the Eastern Ghats. This coffee has a distinct […]
