Category: Science & Technology
India’s 1st private satellite constellation ‘Firefly’
Indian private space-tech firm Pixxel has successfully launched ‘Firefly’, marking the nation’s first private satellite constellation.
Fermions and Bosons | Standard Model (SM) of Particle Physics
Recently, researchers used a magnetic field 2.7 lakh times stronger than the Earth’s to discover semi-Dirac fermions.
Atomic Energy Commission
The Union government has re-constituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Nano Catalyst
Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have created a novel copper-based catalyst.
Avian Influenza (H5N1)
Maharashtra has recorded India’s first case of H5N1 avian influenza in animals, highlighting a major concern for wildlife health.
Injectable Hydrogel for Cancer
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) and the Bose Institute, Kolkata have developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for localised cancer treatment.
Vagsheer | Surat | Nilgiri
Recently, the Indian Navy commissioned three frontline platforms—Vagsheer, Surat, and Nilgiri—into service at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Norovirus
A surge in the outbreak of Norovirus has been detected in parts of the United States.
GPS interference | GPS Spoofing
Instances of GPS interference, including spoofing, have surged considerably near India’s borders with Pakistan and Myanmar. These regions rank among the top five globally for such occurrences, according to OPSGROUP, a collective of 8,000 aviation personnel.
Sashastra Seema Bal | Siliguri Corridor
61st Raising Day function of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) held at Siliguri in West Bengal