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Docking and De-docking in Space Understanding Docking and De-docking Docking is the process of two spacecraft connecting in space, requiring precise coordination of speed and orientation. While de-docking might seem simpler, it is equally intricate. A controlled separation is essential to prevent unintended drift in microgravity, where even the smallest force can cause significant movement. … Read more
About The global demand for protein is rising due to population growth, urbanization, and changing dietary patterns. However, traditional protein sources, primarily animal-based products, pose environmental, ethical, and health challenges. Smart proteins—a new category of sustainable and innovative protein alternatives—are emerging as a solution to meet this demand efficiently. What Are Smart Proteins? … Read more
About To provide a unified portal for seamless access to datasets, tools and AI models, Hon’ble Union Minister has launched AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform. AIKosha is a secured platform that provides a repository of datasets, models and use cases to enable AI innovation. It also features AI sandbox capabilities through an integrated development environment along … Read more
About The Wallace Line is an imaginary boundary that separates the Asian and Australian ecozones in Southeast Asia. It was discovered by Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist, in the 19th century. What It Separates: West of the Wallace Line (Asia): Animals like tigers, elephants, and monkeys (similar to mainland Asia). East of the Wallace … Read more
Why in news:- SPHEREx is scheduled to launch on 6 March 2025 About SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) is a space telescope designed to map the entire sky and help scientists understand the origins of the universe. It will look for clues about how galaxies and … Read more
About A Planetary Parade (or Planetary Alignment) occurs when multiple planets appear lined up in the sky from Earth’s perspective. While they may not be perfectly in a straight line, they seem to form a beautiful arc in the night sky. 🌠 Types of Planetary Parades Mini Parade (3 planets) – Common, happens multiple times … Read more
Euclid Space Telescope & Einstein Rings 🔭 Euclid Space Telescope Launched by: European Space Agency (ESA) Launch Date: July 1, 2023 Mission Purpose: To study dark matter and dark energy by mapping the large-scale structure of the universe. Key Instruments: VIS (Visible-wavelength camera): Captures high-resolution galaxy images. NISP (Near-infrared spectrometer and photometer): Measures galaxy distances … Read more
About A U.S. company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday, marking only the second private mission to achieve this milestone— and the first to do so in an upright position. Nicknamed “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” the mission is part of a NASA-industry partnership aimed at reducing costs and supporting Artemis, the … Read more
About Excessive intake of selenium through food or water can lead to a condition known as selenosis, which is characterized by symptoms such as hair loss. This condition was observed in people from Shegaon Taluka.
About Tinospora cordifolia, commonly known as Guduchi or Giloy, familiar as Amrita in Sanskrit, which translates to the ‘herb of immortality’, because of its abundant beneficial properties Guduchi is a popular herb known as Giloy and has been used in therapeutics for a long time in Ayush systems. Emerging studies reinforce its immune-modulatory, antiviral, and … Read more