Mass spectrometry – UPSC Prelims
Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique that is used to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of ions. The results are […]
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Amazonia-1 Satellite – UPSC Prelims
It is an earth observation satellite of Brazil. Purpose: It will provide remote sensing data for users monitoring deforestation in the
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Genetically Modified Crops – UPSC Prelims
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): These are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This creates
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COVAX Program – UPSC Prelims
What is the COVAX program? The COVAX program is led by the vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the Coalition
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Dhruvastra Missile – UPSC Prelims
Dhruvastra: It is a helicopter variant of the HELINA(Helicopter based NAG) Weapon System being inducted into the Indian Air Force(IAF). HELINA is
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Sandesh App – UPSC Prelims
About the Sandes platform: It is an instant messaging platform like WhatsApp. It was previously named Government Instant Messaging System(GIMS).
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Bhuvan Portal – UPSC Prelims
Bhuvan Portal: It is the national geo-portal developed and hosted by ISRO. It provides geospatial data, services, and tools for
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Geospatial data – UPSC Prelims
What is Geo-Spatial data? Geospatial data (also known as “spatial data”) represents data-linked to features or objects on the Earth’s
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Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) – UPSC Prelims
It is a third-generation main battle tank. Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) initiated this project in 1972. The Combat Vehicles
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NetWire – UPSC Prelims
What is NetWire? NetWire, which first surfaced in 2012, is a well-known malware. It is a remote access trojan, or