CE20 Cryogenic Engine #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims: About CE20 Cryogenic Engine: The CE-20 is a cryogenic rocket engine developed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, a subsidiary of Indian Space Research Organisation. The combustion chamber burns liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen at 6 […]
CSIR-NGRI Early Warning System #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims: About CSIR-NGRI: The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is a constituent research laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) established in 1961. Its mission […]
Vikram-S #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims About Vikram S: Vikram S is the first privately developed rocket. It is expected to launch from the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) launchpad in Sriharikota, between November 12 and 16. It was developed by the Hyderabad-based Skyroot […]
Beidou Satellite #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims: About Beidou Satellite: The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System is a Chinese satellite navigation system consisting of two separate satellite constellations. The first BeiDou system, officially called the BeiDou Satellite Navigation Experimental System and also known as BeiDou-1, […]
Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims: About Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs): Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) are derived from the synthesis of the extracts of Cordyceps militaris and gold salts. These have been designed to make medicine delivery safer and surer. Gold […]
Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 #GS-03 Science and Technology, Biodiversity For Prelims: About Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC): Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex regulator of genetically modified plants and food products in the country. It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate […]
C-295 Transport Aircraft #GS-03 Science and Technology, Economy For Prelims: About C-295: Airbus C-295 is a medium tactical transport aircraft that was designed and initially manufactured by the Spanish aerospace company CASA which is a part of Airbus. C-295 is capable of performing a wide variety […]
DNA Tests #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims. About DNA: DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. DNA is made up of a chain of molecules called Nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a nitrogen base, a sugar group […]
AK-203 assault rifles #GS-03 Science and Technology, #GS-02 International Relations About AK 203: The AK-203 is a Russian gas-operated, magazine-fed, select fire assault rifle designed to chamber the 7.62×39mm cartridge. The AK-203 was developed in the 2010s by Kalashnikov Concern in Russia. AK-203 rifles are […]
INS Arihant #GS-03 Science and Technology For Prelims: About INS Arihant: INS Arihant is the lead ship of India’s Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The vessel was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at the Ship Building Centre in the port […]