EnVision mission – UPSC Prelims
EnVision is a European Space Agency(ESA)-led mission. NASA is a co-contributor. Aim: The mission will carry instruments to study the Venus […]
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Fast Radio Bursts – UPSC Prelims
What are Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)? FRBs are bright bursts of radio waves that blaze for a few milliseconds before vanishing without
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Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) – UPSC Prelims
Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) CHIME is a radio telescope designed to answer major questions in astrophysics and cosmology. The telescope
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Overture Supersonic Aircraft – UPSC Prelims
Overture Supersonic Aircraft: These are futuristic supersonic aircrafts. These aircrafts are planned to be open for passengers by 2029. Supersonic
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Alzheimer’s Disease – UPSC Prelims
Alzheimer’s Disease: Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die. The disease
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Ethanol blending Program – UPSC Prelims
Ethanol Blending: Ethanol blending is the practice of blending petrol with ethanol. Many countries, including India, have adopted ethanol blending
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Tokamak – UPSC Prelims
Tokamak A tokamak is a machine that confines a plasma using magnetic fields in a donut shape that scientists call a torus. The tokamak is
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Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) – UPSC Prelims
China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) achieved a peak temperature of 288 million degrees Fahrenheit, which is over ten times hotter than the sun. Experimental Advanced
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XraySetu service – UPSC Prelims
XraySetu Service: XraySetu is an Artificial Intelligence(AI) driven Xray interpretation platform. Purpose: It has been developed to identify COVID-19 positive patients
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Shukrayaan Mission – UPSC Prelims
Shukrayaan Mission: It is a mission to study Venus for more than four years. The satellite is planned to be