NASA Earth Observatory’s orbiting Landsat 8 satellite has recorded a picture of a crater named Luna in Gujarat’s Kutch region Banni Plains grassland).
Category: Science&Tech
Hydrogen–fuel cell trains
According to the Business Line’s report, Indian Railways has begun work towards developing “cost-efficient” hydrogen–fuel cell trains, with indigenous technology. Key points
Mangiferin and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
A recent study published in the journal “American Chemical Society Pharmacology and Translational Science” found that mangoes are useful in protecting the gut health and protect people from several gastro disorders. Mangiferin Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023
ISRO released the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 compiled by ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM) on April 2, 2024. Key points
Bambi Bucket
Recently, Indian Air Force’s MI 17 V5 helicopter was deployed to extinguish the raging forest fires in Nainital district, Uttarakhand.
India’s biggest Climate Clock activated at CSIR Hq
Council of Scientific &Industrial Research (CSIR), as a part of the Earth Day Celebrations, installed and activated India’s biggest Climate Clock on the CSIR Headquarters Building in Rafi Marg, New Delhi on 23 April, 2024.
Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) spacecraft
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) spacecraft was lifted off from the launch pad aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket at the company’s Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand on April 24. About ACS3 Solar Sail technology
Satellite Technology Day (STD) – 2024
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru celebrated Satellite Technology Day (STD) – 2024 on 19th April, commemorating the successful launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, on April 19, 1975.
Sweden becomes 38th country to join Artemis Accords
Sweden has become the 38th country to sign the NASA‘s Artemis Accords. About Artemis Accords
Ringwoodite
The researchers from Northwestern University, Illinois (the US) have discovered a gigantic reservoir of water that is three times the size of Earth’s oceans combined, 700 km beneath the planet’s surface in a rock known as ringwoodite. Source of the Read More …
Juno shares terrifying images of Juipter’s moon Io
US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has shared some terrifying images of Juipter’s moon Io.
Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE)
A state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman DRDO in Idukki, Kerala on April 17, 2024.
Hydrogels
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have designed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics from water. Hydrogel
Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
Recently, the White House directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies. Needs for LTC
START programme
The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) has been designated as the Nodal Centre for the ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)‘ programme by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Key points