NavIC
IAF indigenous Vayulink platform
The Indian Air Force has developed a solution for its fighter pilots to deal with bad weather. The innovative solution developed is a new data link communication called VAYULINK. It will provide uninterrupted communication even during bad weather. Above all ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India to expand NaVIC
India is planning to expand the regional satellite navigation system NavIC. Key facts The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is currently planning to expand the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). It had sought the government’s permission to launch 12 additional ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
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 Module is a platform which will perform in-orbit experiments through the Polar ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ISRO Demonstrates Free Space Quantum Communication
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced on March 22, 2021 that it has successfully demonstrated its free-space Quantum Communication for a distance of 300 metres for the first time in India. It was demonstrated at the Space Applications ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
ISRO releases Chandrayaan-2 mission’s initial data
The Indian Space Research Organization recently released the first set of data from Chandrayaan-2. The data was prepared by Planetary Data System (Version 4). The first data set was released through PRADAN portal. The PRADAN portal is hosted by ISSDC ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
NAVIC Messaging System for Fisheries Department
On March 17, 2020, the Department of Space reported at the Parliament that ISRO has designed NAVIC messaging system and receiver. The system is currently used by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information system (INCOIS) Highlights The system is ..