EOS-08 mission: Objectives & Payloads
ISRO successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the Satish Dhawan Space
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Prokaryotes are proving to be remarkably resilient to climate change and may dominate marine environments. About Prokaryotes: About Eukaryotes: Ref:
What is tantalum, and how it is used?
The Central Government has notified a list of 24 minerals including Tantalum as Part D of the First Schedule of
Mpox (monkeypox): Transmission, Symptoms, & Treatment
A deadly strain of the mpox (monkeypox) variant, previously confined to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been rapidly spreading
Vampire Star
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) recently discovered that a vampire star sucked material form a companion in the star
Ladakh as analogue research station for Mars and Moon Missions of India
Scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have chosen Ladakh as
Technology Security Initiative (TSI)
India and the UK have launched the Technology Security Initiative (TSI). About Technology Security Initiative (TSI): Ref: Source UPSC IAS
What is dark oxygen, found 13000 feet under the sea?
Scientists have discovered dark oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below sea level. About Dark Oxygen: Ref: Source UPSC
GM Crops- Significance, Concerns & Approval Process
Supreme Court delivers a split verdict on PILs challenging GM Mustard’s approval. Key highlights of the judgement: About GM Crops:
What are Probiotics? | UPSC |
Scientists have discovered a new lactic acid bacterium strain with potential as probiotics in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. About