Science and Technology

Chang’e-6

Context: China National Space Administration (CNSA) launched the Chang’e-6 lunar probe to collect samples from the far side of the...

Sleep Apnea

Why in the News?   Philips has fixed its faulty sleep therapy devices in India to assess sleep apnea.  Digging...

Solar Flares led to Blackout in Pacific

Context: Recently Space.com reported the sun unleashed a near X-class solar flare, causing widespread radio blackouts across the Pacific region....

Manganese observed in Mars by NASA’s Curiosity

Why in the news? Scientists recently discovered elevated manganese levels in lakebed rocks within Gale Crater on Mars, indicating the...

Antares Red Star

Context: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bengaluru has filmed the moon passing in front of the bright red star...

ISRO Study Reveals Enhanced Possibility of Water Ice in Lunar Polar Craters

Context: A study by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists has found evidence of enhanced possibility of water ice occurrence...

Thrombocytopenia Syndrome

Context: AstraZeneca a Pharmaceutical company admits that its vaccine against COVID-19 can cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia syndrome(TTS). Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine...