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SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) Portal

February 13, 2024

In February 2024, the government has launched the SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) portal, a database highlighting accomplishments of Indian women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine) fields. The interactive portal was developed by the ..

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Successful Test of High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) by CSIR-NAL

February 12, 2024

Recently, the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully tested an unmanned High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS)  in Karnataka. This 5-meter-long drone with 11-meter wingspan flew at an altitude of 3 kilometers for 8 hours. It represents a milestone in India’s development ..

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C-DOT, IIT-Kharagpur to Develop 10-Gigabit Passive Optical Network Components

February 12, 2024

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and IIT Kharagpur recently signed an agreement to create 10-Gigabit XGS-PON (10 Gbps Symmetric Passive Optical Network) components, funded by the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme. This collaboration for next-generation telecommunication technologies ..

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What is Alaskapox?

February 12, 2024

Alaskapox represents a recently identified orthopox DNA virus, part of the genus containing smallpox and monkeypox. First detected in Alaskan voles in 2015, key aspects are: Zoonotic pathogen infecting small mammals like rodents, occasionally transmitting to humans Symptoms resemble monkeypox, ..

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Union Cabinet Approves Spectrum Auction

February 10, 2024

Union Cabinet recently approved the spectrum auction for 2024, which is expected to garner Rs 96,317 crore for the exchequer. The auction will include various spectrum bands like 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 2300 MHz that ..

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What is Future Circular Collider (FCC)?

February 8, 2024

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator located at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva, Switzerland. CERN scientists now want to push ahead with a €16 billion expansion of the ..

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