Lunar orbiter spacecraft
The mother orbiter spacecraft of Mission Chandrayaan-2 has reached the launch port of Sriharikota from Bengaluru and will soon be joined by its lander and rover companions.
Virtual biopsy device to detect skin tumours
Scientists have developed a ‘virtual biopsy’ device that can quickly and non-invasively determine whether a skin tumour is cancerous and needs to be removed surgically.
India to have its own space station
India plans to have its own space station, and modalities for it will be worked out after the first manned mission, Gaganyaan, scheduled for August 2022.
Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV)
Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the test of an indigenously developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) along with several critical technologies.
DNA-based personalised diet advice
After success of the Human Genome Project and the affordability of genetic sequencing, scientists began to explore the promise of “nutrigenomics.”
Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO)
To enhance the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space, the government has approved the setting up of a new agency which will develop sophisticated weapon systems and technologies.
Chandrayaan-2 mission
Chandrayaan-2, the country’s first moon lander and rover mission, is a month away from launch as ISRO marked mid-July for the take-off and kept the launch window open from July 9 to 16.
Policy on artificial intelligence and cyber security
The NITI Aayog has come up with a policy on artificial intelligence and cyber security and it would be taken up by the Union Cabinet soon.
Mutation that protects against HIV raises death rate
According to a recent study, People with a DNA mutation that reduces their chance of HIV infection may die sooner.
Superconductivity
Recently, a team from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has confirmed that the material they tested exhibits major properties of superconductivity at ambient temperature and pressure.