ESCAPADE Mission

Why in the news? NASA launched its latest Mars mission- The ESCAPADE Mission. ESCAPADE Mission What is it?: ESCAPADE stands for Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers. It comprises two identical spacecraft, nicknamed Blue and Gold, that will travel … Continue reading

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Why in the news? A recent study has traced the covert molecular progression of rheumatoid arthritis during its preclinical phase. Rheumatoid Arthritis What is it?: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disorder that primarily affects synovial joints. … Continue reading

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Saranda Forest Area

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 31468.25 hectares of Saranda forest area as a wildlife sanctuary. Saranda Forest Area Location: Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum District- Southern part of Jharkhand bordering Odisha Geography: Part … Continue reading

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Vanadium Flow Battery

Why in the news? India’s first MWh-scale Vanadium redox flow battery was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Power. Vanadium Flow Battery What is it?: A Vanadium Flow Battery (VFB) is an electrochemical energy storage system where vanadium ions in … Continue reading

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