What is Black cocaine, seized by the NCB in Mumbai?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is Black cocaine, seized by the NCB in Mumbai?” published in the Indian Express on 30th September 2022. What is the News? The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently arrested a Bolivian woman from Mumbai airport for allegedly carrying black cocaine. What is black cocaine? It is… Continue reading What is Black cocaine, seized by the NCB in Mumbai?

Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence

Source: The post is based on the article “Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022 What is the News? China’s Zhurong rover that landed on Mars in 2021 has found evidence of major floods that took place billions of years ago. What is Zhurong Rover?… Continue reading Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence

Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones

Source: The post is based on the article “Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones” published in Livemint on 30th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NavIC?3 Why does India need NavIC?4 How does NaviC work compared to GPS systems? 5 Why is the NaviC phone rollout taking time?  What is the… Continue reading Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones

Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India” published in Hindustan Times on 27th September 2022 What is the News? Swedish defence firm Saab has announced its plan to set up a manufacturing facility in India for the Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-fired weapon system… Continue reading Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India

Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Asteroids?3 What is DART Spacecraft?4 How did NASA undertook this mission?5 What has been the impact assessment?6 Are there other countries launching similar missions? What is… Continue reading Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision

Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO

Source: The post is based on the article “Successful  Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful test flights of the Very Short Range Air Defense System(VSHORADS). What is a… Continue reading Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO

Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research

Source: The post is based on the article “Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has decided to reduce the number of awards given to scientists and medical researchers on the grounds that they are restricted… Continue reading Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research

NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS

Source: The post is based on the article “NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS” published in Hindu Businessline on 26th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NavIC?3 Where is NavIC used currently?4 How does NavIC work compared to other satellite navigation systems like GPS?5 Why is… Continue reading NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS

AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched

Source: The post is based on the article “AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched ” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AVGAS 100 LL?3 What has been developed now?4 What is the significance of this development? What… Continue reading AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched

ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is RH-200?3 What are Sounding Rockets?4 History of Sounding Rockets in India What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)… Continue reading ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row

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