Science
Elon Musk powers NASA! SpaceX spacecraft Dragon carries NASA cargo to International Space Station
Ever since Dragon became the first private spacecraft to visit the ISS in 2012, it had spent 520 days at the International Space Station
Scientists observe half billion-year-old ‘social network’ in early animals
Since rangeomorphs could not move and are preserved where they lived, it is possible to analyse whole populations from the fossil record.
NASA records highest resolution pictures of Mars! Check out 360-degree panorama captured by Curiosity rover
Curiosity's project scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Ashwin Vasavada said that it is the first time that NASA has dedicated its operations to capture a 360-degree panorama.
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 launch schedule revealed, Gaganyaan mission on track
The Union Minister also said that the upgraded configuration in Chandrayaan-3 will make the spacecraft more robust in terms of design and it will also have an enhanced spacecraft capacity without comp
Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in first half of 2021: Govt
The Indian Space Research Organisation had then resolved to launch the project again. It had said the project is likely to be launched by the end of the year.
Gaganyaan: DRDO to provide special space food and emergency survival kit for ISRO’s manned mission
ISRO is already working on a Humanoid prototype (with a female form)for the Gaganyaan missions, which is expected to be sent out on a mission next year to test it out before actually sending humans in
GISAT-1 launch: ISRO postpones March 5 launch; Here’s why
ISRO's GISAT-1, which weighs around 2,268 kgs, was slated to be the first Earth observation satellite to be placed in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.
ISRO’s Gaganyaan: SAIL’s Bhilai plant sending high strength special steel to make satellite launch vehicle
Special grade steel plates have been procured from the Bhilai plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to be used in the launch vehicle.
Energy Conservation: Govt to star rate deep freezers and light commercial ACs
BEE will start rating deep freezers and light commercial air conditioners as well from now onwards. The star rating programme was launched on the 19th foundation ceremony of the BEE.
ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme: Registrations see 2 fold increase post PM Modi’s Mann ki Baat mention
The number of registrations before PM Modi's mention was hovering at only 74,000 which jumped to 1,53,000 after PM's mention.
Here is what ISRO’s new geo imaging satellite GISAT-1 can do
As the date of launch nears, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a tweet has revealed what it’s geo Imaging Satellite, GISAT-1 can do
National Chambal sanctuary, home of gharials and Gangetic dolphins, declared eco-sensitive zone
Gangetic dolphins, gharial and freshwater turtles are among the major species found in the region. More than 75 per cent of the critically endangered Gharial population is based in the sanctuary.
ISRO to launch GISAT-1 satellite on GSLV rocket as high as a 16 storey building!
The launching vehicle of GISAT 1 has evinced much interest before the launch of the mission. GSLV -F10 is a humongously tall vehicle - as tall as a Sixteen storey building, and weighing approximately
Coronavirus silverlining! NASA images show drop in China’s air pollution after lockdown
In a preliminary analysis, NASA researchers compared NO2 values detected by OMI in 2020 with the average amounts detected at this time of year from 2005-2019.
EXPLAINED: Tale of two moons
Coming back to the Galileo point, 2020 CD3 is not really unique, but we have been limited by our technology and rarely know when we get such occurences.
Minimoon found orbiting Earth! Here’s all you need to know about 2020 CD3
The discovery was announced by the Minor Planet Center on Tuesday. So far, the astronomers do not have enough data to establish what the minimoon is made of.
Trade and commerce in Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation: Know about the Srenis or guilds of ancient India
Since our FM mentioned the Sindhu-Saraswati civilisation or the Harappan culture, it is prudent that we start our journey from there.
Humans in India survived Toba supervolcano eruption; Here’s how 74,000 year-old event developed Homo Sapiens
Some schools of thought suggest that the eruption pushed Earth into volcanic winter that lasted as long as six years and the planet Earth had to endure a longish cooling period of a thousand years.
By ignoring climate emergency, world leaders are forcing children to act: Greta Thunberg
Thunberg has become a leading voice for action on climate change, inspiring millions of students to join protests around the world.
ISRO’s most reliable partner HAL delivers ‘Made in India’ L-40 stage for GSLV-MKII
Besides the Integrated L-40 stages, HAL is also manufacturing the riveted structures, propellant tanks, feed lines of PSLV, GSLV MKII and GSLV MKIII launch vehicles and structures of various satellite
ISRO shares first glimpse of GISAT-1 satellite, gears up for launch next week
The space research organisation will send a large number of earth observation (EO) satellites.
Indian entrepreneurs eye space! Startups developing prototypes for testing and evaluation
Somnath was delivering the keynote address on "Industry 4.0 - Impact on Jobs" at TRIMA 2020, the annual convention of Trivandrum Management Association (TMA).
Will make Maharashtra free of single-use plastic by May 1, says Aaditya Thackeray
In 2018, the Maharashtra government had imposed a ban on manufacturing, use, sale, distribution and storage of plastic materials such as one-time-use bags, spoons and plates, among others.
March-May period likely to be warmer than normal, says IMD report
The months of March, April and May are "likely to be warmer than normal" over northwest, west, central and parts of south India, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday in its summer foreca
National Science Day: Only 15% of India’s R&D workforce are women, says President Kovind
Kovind added that in order to encourage women to take to higher studies in science, he had substantially enhanced the representation of women in central universities.
National Science Day: Salute the talent and tenacity of our scientists, says PM Narendra Modi
"May Indian science continue to thrive and may our young minds develop even greater curiosity towards science," the Prime Minister said.
NASA inches closer to landing humans on Moon! Launch abort system test for Orion spacecraft conducted
NASA has planned to send astronauts to the Moon via Orion spacecraft under its Artemis mission.
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Budget 2020
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