National Quantum Mission to scale up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the National Quantum Mission (NQM), an initiative aimed at scaling up scientific and industrial R&D for...
UPSC: ISRO’s newly introduced half-humanoid is named Vyommitra
The Indian Space Research Organization had created a multitasking female humanoid robot named Vyommitra that can talk and also perform tasks like a human space explorer. ISRO’s Vyommitra’s name is derived from...
Embracing Digital Governance
Due to the rapid rise of the internet and digitization, Governments all over the world are initiating steps to involve Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all governmental processes. Several government programs...
National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage
The Department of Heavy Industry would implement the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 'National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’ to attain a manufacturing capacity of Fifty Giga Watt Hour (GWh) of...
Chandrayaan-2 Mission: Significance and Challenges
ISRO recently announced the launch date (July 15, 2019) of Chandrayaan-2 mission, after the long delay from the scheduled launch.
Reasons for the delay in the mission
Chandrayaan-2‘s predecessor, Chandrayaan-1, was an Orbiter mission which...
National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB)
Government of India is committed to ensuring high quality healthcare, accessible to all upto the last mile. The digital health interventions are accelerating this transformation and have a huge potential for supporting...
XPoSat: Bridging Gaps in Astronomical Understanding Through Polarimetry and Spectroscopy
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) marks India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission exclusively dedicated to studying various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources under extreme conditions. Positioned...
Why do rocket launches require so much water?
Rocket launches require a significant amount of water for several important reasons:
Sound Suppression: One of the main reasons water is used during rocket launches is for sound suppression....
NIDHI- National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations
Critical analysis of the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) program of the Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced a National Initiative for Developing and...
