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DRDO: Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of an unmanned combat aircraft, called Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft was tested in...

July 2, 2022

ISRO: PSLV Orbital Experimental Module

On June 30, 2022 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the “PSLV Orbital Experimental Module” (POEM) successfully. What is PSLV Orbital Experimental Module? The PSLV Orbital Experimental...

July 2, 2022

ISRO: Launch of PSLV C-53 Satellites

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C53 mission from Sri harikota, Andhra Pradesh. It carried three satellites from Singapore.   Highlights PSLV-C53 is the second dedicated commercial...

July 1, 2022

Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT)

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Abhyas, which is a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT). This was flight-tested from Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off...

July 1, 2022

Hermit Spyware- Key Facts

A cloud-based security company, Lookout, recently discovered a new spyware called “Hermit”. Key Facts Hermit spyware is capable of affecting Android and iOS devices. As per TechCrunch report,...

June 30, 2022

Thiomargarita magnifica Bacteria

Scientists have discovered a giant white bacterium named “Thiomargarita magnifica Bacteria” on rotting leaves in saline waters of red mangrove swamp in Guadeloupe in Lesser Antilles. How is this bacterium...

June 29, 2022

IN-SPACe: Authorisation for Private Space Sector Launches

Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has now allowed the private space sector launches in India and has started authorising Indian private firms. Key Points On June...

June 29, 2022

IISc: New algorithm to study brain connectivity

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) based machine learning algorithm. About the New Algorithm The new Algorithm is called RaAl-LiFE (Regularized,...

June 28, 2022

Zuljanah: Iran’s Solid-fuelled Rocket

Iran recently launched a solid-fuelled rocket named “Zuljanah” into space. About Zuljanah Zuljanah is a 25.5-meter-long, Iranian Satellite Launch Vehicle. It is capable of carrying a payload or...

June 27, 2022

Iskander-M missile system

Russia has announced to transfer the “Iskander-M Missile System” to Belarus. This missile system can use ballistic or cruise missiles, in their nuclear and conventional versions. About Iskander-M...

June 27, 2022

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