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NASA Selects PRAXIS Mission To Explore Planetary Rings Directly Why in the News ? NASA has selected PRAXIS (Planetary Rings Autonomous EXploration with In-situ Sampling) under its Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) 2026 Phase-I programme. The mission proposes an AI-powered robotic explorer to directly sample particles from planetary rings, a first in space exploration. PRAXIS Mission: …
Read MoreNation Remembers Missile Man APJ Abdul Kalam’s Enduring Legacy Why in the News ? The nation observed the death anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and eminent scientist, paying tribute to his immense contributions to India’s missile and space programmes, scientific advancement, and youth empowerment. Tributes and Contributions of Dr. A.P.J. …
Read MoreIndia Develops Indigenous Turbojet Engine Boosting Defence Self Reliance Why in the News ? India has successfully developed its first indigenous Expendable Turbojet Engine in the 350 kg thrust class, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The achievement marks a major milestone in indigenous aero-engine technology and strengthens the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative …
Read MoreINDIAN RESEARCHERS DISCOVER ULTRA-SHORT PERIOD STELLAR BINARY SYSTEM Why in the News? Major Discovery: Indian researchers discovered a blue straggler star hosting a brown dwarf companion in an ultra-compact binary system. Shortest Orbit: The binary system has an exceptionally short orbital period of nearly 6 hours (0.234 days). Scientific Significance: The discovery was published in …
Read MoreCHANDRAYAAN-3 ‘HOP’ EXPERIMENT REVEALS MOON’S SURFACE LAYERS Why in the News? New Discovery: Data from Chandrayaan-3 revealed that the Moon’s upper surface contains two distinct subsurface layers within a few centimetres, advancing critical technologies for future lunar missions and demonstrating capabilities comparable to those used in brahmos missiles guidance systems. Hop Experiment: The findings emerged …
Read MoreSMILE Mission Studies Earth’s Shield Against Solar Storms Why in the News ? The joint Europe-China SMILE mission is set to launch aboard the Vega-C rocket to study how Earth’s magnetosphere protects the planet from harmful solar winds and dangerous space weather events. International Cooperation Framework The SMILE mission represents a landmark example of international …
Read MoreINDIA’S FIRST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPY Why in the News? Drug Launch: Eli Lilly launched donanemab in India under the brand name Lormalzi for Alzheimer’s treatment. First Therapy: It is the first Alzheimer’s disease-modifying therapy commercially launched in India for early-stage patients. High Cost: The treatment costs around ₹91,688 per dose and requires monthly infusions for …
Read MoreSHANTI BILL: HOW INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. The law permits private sector participation in nuclear power plant operations, a first for India’s tightly regulated nuclear sector, while also addressing environmental concerns. …
Read MoreThis image illustrates the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology, showing the stepwise process from DNA to mRNA to protein synthesis and cellular function. It belongs to UPSC GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology), in the subject Biology/Genetics, and is vital for understanding gene expression and biotechnology topics.
Read MoreDiscover how the human skeletal system provides structure, protection, and movement. Learn about bone types, joints, and key functions essential for UPSC science preparation.
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