Science & Technology Current Affairs

Union Minister inaugurates Science Museum at Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Union Minister inaugurates Science Museum at Chamba, Himachal Pradesh: Union Minister for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh has inaugurated Science Museum at Chamba in Himachal Pradesh. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz It is termed as ‘DBT-NIPGR-Pandit Jaiwant Ram Upmanyu Science Museum’. This state-of-art institution will inspire young children to discover their potentials and use their innovative skills to find […]

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 launches to International Space Station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 launches to International Space Station: SpaceX has launched group of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Crew-5 mission, from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz This is the first time that the SpaceX has launched a Russian cosmonaut on its vehicle, which comes as part

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India’s Mars orbiter dies after eight years

India’s Mars orbiter dies after eight years: The Indian Mars Orbiter Craft, Mangalyaan has runs out of fuel and battery after completing 8 years. ISRO has launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (MoM) on November 3, 2013. The spacecraft entered the Martian orbit on September 24, 2014. October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz It helped to study the Martian landscape including surface geology, morphology,

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ISRO Scientist, Dr A K Anil Kumar elected as Vice President of IAF

ISRO Scientist, Dr A K Anil Kumar elected as Vice President of IAF: Dr. A K Anil Kumar, Senior Scientist in ISRO, has been elected as the Vice President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). October 2022 Current Affairs Quiz He is currently working as Associate Director, ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC). It is a recognition of ISRO’s

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DRDO successful tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System Missiles

DRDO successful tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System Missiles: DRDO has conducted successful test flights of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha. It is a Man Portable Air Defence System that is designed and developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO facilities. September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz

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ISRO develops microprocessor-controlled smart limbs

ISRO develops microprocessor-controlled smart limbs: ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre has developed an intelligent artificial limb, under an MoU with National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan). September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Weight: 1.6 kg It has enabled an amputee to walk about 100 metres in the corridor with minimum

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Defence ministry inks Rs 1700 cr pact for dual-role BrahMos missiles

Defence ministry inks Rs 1700 cr pact for dual-role BrahMos missiles: The Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL) for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles at ₹1700 Crore (approx) under “Buy-Indian” Category. September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz The Induction of these dual-role capable Missiles will enhance the operational capability of Indian Navy

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Nagaland Prison Department introduced mobile attendance application

Nagaland Prison Department introduced mobile attendance application: Nagaland Prison Department goes digital by introducing the mobile attendance application for Prison staff. Advisor for Prisons, Printing & Stationery, H. Haiying launched the Prison staff Attendance App at the District Jail Kohima. The mobile app was initiated by the State Prison Department in collaboration with Excellogics Technology Solution Private

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China and UAE to join hands on moon rover missions

China and UAE to join hands on moon rover missions: China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to join hands to help further the latter’s space ambitions. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the UAE and the China National Space Agency (CNSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on the UAE’s moon

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IIT Madras becomes first Indian institute to join IBM Quantum Network

IIT Madras becomes first Indian institute to join IBM Quantum Network: IBM On 12th September 2022, announced that Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) has become the first Indian institution to join the IBM Quantum Network to advance quantum computing skills development and research in India. September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz IIT Madras will be

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