ISRO’s big scheme to send small rockets into space
ISRO aims to create a consortium of companies to build and market a small rocket to launch low-weight satellites at lesser cost and within shorter durations, as it seeks to tap into burgeoning global demand for such services.
Sanshodan e-waste exchange
Sanshodhan E-Waste Exchange provides last mile connectivity between individuals/organisations and authorised e-waste management units
NASA mission to the ‘heart’ of Mars
NASA would send a mission to study the deep interiors of Mars
CSIR signs MoU with IORA
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has entered into a MoU with the Regional Center for Science and Technology Transfer (RCSTT) of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) for designating Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow (CSIR-CIMAP) as Coordinating Center on Medicinal Plants.
Rustom 2 UAV
India’s Rustom 2 UAV drone was successfully flown recently.
Milan 18
Andaman & Nicobar Command to Host Milan 2018
Indian scientists develop next generation technology loop to generate clean energy
Indian scientists have developed a super critical carbon di oxide Brayton test loop facility that would help generate clean energy from future power plants including solar thermal.
7 PSUs to work together : Department of Telecom
A ‘strategic plan’ has been disclosed by government to enable seven state-owned companies under the Department of Telecom (DoT) to work closely with an aim of promoting greater operational synergy among them.
Supernova
Oldest ever detected supernova happened 10.5 billion years ago.
Agni-II Missile
India recently test fired the Agni-II missile.