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Metaverse

In Context Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name to reflect its focus on building the metaverse. This will create 10,000 jobs in the European Union in the next five years to work on futuristic technology. What is Metaverse? The term ‘metaverse’ was coined by American writer Neal Stephenson in his 1992 […]

GMO Rice from India Withdrawn in EU

In News Recently, candy giant Mars Wrigley carried out a mass recall of several batches of its Crispy M&Ms across Europe. It was due to the use of Genetically Modified rice flour that allegedly originated in India, according to the European Commission’s rapid alert system. India’s Response The Commerce Ministry pointed out that GM rice […]

NITI Aayog Launches Geospatial Energy Map of India

In News NITI Aayog in collaboration with ISRO has developed a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India. The development was also supported by the Energy Ministries of the Government of India. What is the Geospatial Energy Map of India? The map attempts to identify and locate all primary and secondary sources of […]

China’s Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Test

In News China in August tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicle that circled the globe before speeding towards its target.  It was claimed by a report in the London-based Financial Times, citing various sources. Test as Per the Report The Chinese military launched a rocket that carried a hypersonic glide vehicle, which flew through low-orbit […]

Laser-Based Clad Technology

In News Recently, Indian Scientists have developed a unique laser-based clad coating technology (LCCT) that provides improved protection to the boiler parts in thermal power plants. What is Laser Cladding Laser cladding, also known as laser metal deposition, is a technique for adding one material to the surface of another.  Procedure: Laser cladding involves the […]

Semi-cryogenic propellant tank

In News  The heaviest semi cryogenic propellant tank (SC120­ LOX) ever fabricated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).  About  The semi cryo liquid oxygen (LOX) tank — the first developmental welded hardware — is a part of the SC120 stage intended for payload enhancement by replacing […]

i-Drone

In Context Recently, the ICMR’s Drone Response and Outreach in North East (i-Drone) was launched in Manipur. About the Project Purpose: The i-Drone was designed to overcome vaccine delivery challenges in hard-to-reach terrains of India, by deploying unmanned aerial vehicles or drones to these areas.  It was used to transport Covid-19 vaccines travelling an aerial […]

2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

In Context The 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Benjamin List and David W C MacMillan “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis”. What is Organocatalysis? Catalysis: It is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction by adding a catalyst. The major types of catalysts are metals and enzymes. Catalyst: A […]

Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs

In News The government is planning to set up 75 Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs in different parts of the country, exclusively for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Key Points About: Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs are being established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Objectives: To address the […]

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021

In Context Recently, India’s highest science award called “Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021” was presented to the 11 scientists on the occasion of the 80th foundation day of the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Key Points About: The award is named after the Founder-Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) […]