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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jan 20, 2024

Mars Equator Hiding Giant Slabs of Ice

Mars once again stumped humans with yet another fascinating discovery. Latest research showed that the red planet is hiding giant slabs of ice at its equator. This ice runs several kilometres deep and if melted, is enough to cover the entire surface of Mars. The resulting ocean will likely be 1.5 to 2.7 metres (4.9 to 8.9 feet) deep.
The discovery of these slabs of ice was made at the Medusae Fossae Formation region on the Martian equator.
The latest discovery once again proves that life probably once existed on the red planet. Earlier, evidence has been found that rivers once flowed on Mars. But this is the first time that such a huge amount of water has been found on the Martian equator.

Jan 19, 2024

ISRO Unveils 2nd-gen Distress Alert Transmitter for Fishermen

ISRO developed a second-generation 'Distress Alert Transmitter' (DAT), incorporating advanced satellite communication and navigation capabilities that allow fishermen at sea to send emergency messages from fishing boats and get acknowledgement in real-time.
The DAT has been operational since 2010 and more than 20,000 of them are currently in use.
The messages are sent through a communication satellite and received at a central control station (INMCC: Indian Mission Control Centre) where the alert signals are decoded for the identity and location of the fishing boat.
The extracted information is forwarded to Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCs) under the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
"Using this information the MRCC undertakes Search and Rescue operations to save the fishermen in distress.

Jan 18, 2024

MeitY Secretary Launches India's First Graphene Centre, IoT CoE in Kerala

MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Intelligent Internet of Things (IIoT) Sensors and India's first graphene centre - India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG) in Kerala.
The CoE in IIoT Sensors is a unique facility established at Makers Village Kochi by MeitY, Government of India and Government of Kerala to catalyse the development of sensors within the realm of Intelligent IoT systems covering a broad spectrum of applications of intelligent sensors in networks, devices and sensor systems.
Further, the India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG) was established at Makers Village Kochi by MeitY and Government of Kerala along with Tata Steel Limited.
Digital University Kerala (DUK) (formerly IIITMK) and Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (CMET), Thrissur are the technical partners for setting up these centres.

Jan 17, 2024

Pixxel Unveils New Facility to Manufacture, Integrate Satellites in Bengaluru

Pixxel, a space data company known for its cutting-edge hyperspectral earth-imaging technology, inaugurated its first Spacecraft Manufacturing Facility, MegaPixxel, in Bengaluru.
This state-of-the-art facility spans over 30,000 square feet and is designed to streamline the satellite manufacturing process from conceptualisation to launch readiness.
The MegaPixxel facility will ensure spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing (AIT), allowing Pixxel's satellites to be crafted, integrated, and tested against the rigors of launch conditions before being dispatched to their respective launch sites.

Four-day India International Science Festival in Faridabad

Hundreds of school children participated in the India International Science Festival 2023 at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute in Faridabad.
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath, Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Kumar Sood, secretaries of science departments Abhay Karandikar, Rajesh Gokhale, M Ravichandran attended the four-day festival.
The aim of this science festival was to celebrate the achievements of India in the frontier areas of science and technology, acknowledge the achievements of science enthusiasts and inculcate scientific temper among young students and spread the same among the Indian citizens.
The theme of IISF-2023 is 'Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal'.

Jan 16, 2024

Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve Achieves Milestone as India's First Dark Sky Park

Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra made history by securing recognition as India's inaugural Dark Sky Park, marking its position as the fifth in Asia. This prestigious acknowledgment underscores the reserve's unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of the night sky and creating an optimal setting for astronomy enthusiasts.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature, recognising the intrinsic value of the night sky as a natural, cultural, and historical resource, played a pivotal role in conferring this distinction. Prabhu Nath Shukla, the deputy director of the reserve, highlighted the significance of preserving natural darkness for nature conservation, maintaining ecological integrity, and contributing to the well-being of communities in urban centres.
The Reserve is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura Hills in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh and continues in Nagpur district in Maharashtra as a separate Sanctuary.
It is named after the Pench River, which flows from north to south through the Reserve.
It comprises of the Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, the Pench Mowgli Sanctuary and a buffer.

India Second-largest Recipient of Foreign Flows in 2023 after US

India was the second biggest recipients of global liquidity in 2023. Around $15 billion was deployed by global mutual funds into Indian equities (all into dedicated funds), according to a report by Elara Capital.
"In CY23- US, India and Japan were the biggest recipients of foreign flows. Outflows were seen across Europe. Barring India and US, foreign flows already turned weak for most countries in the second half of 2023," said Sunil Jain of Elara Capital.
The US, India, Japan and Hong Kong were the largest recipients of global flows in 2023. China came in at the fifth spot, followed by Brazil and Mexico.

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