Knowing the basics of chemistry is important from a prelims perspective. This article intends to familiarize you with some of those basic concepts, another article under our guest contributor program; this time covering the basics of nuclear chemistry. Those who have missed the last article … [Read more...] about Nuclear Chemistry Basics Explained
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Chemistry Basics – Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
In this article, let us familiarize with some of the the fundamentals of chemistry. Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, properties and change of matter [matter is defined as anything that has rest mass and volume (it takes up space) and is made up of particles]. Chemistry is … [Read more...] about Chemistry Basics – Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
GSLV D5, GSAT 14, Cryogenic Technology and ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved another milestone as it successfully launched the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. GSLV launch is a great achievement as it used indigenous developed … [Read more...] about GSLV D5, GSAT 14, Cryogenic Technology and ISRO
FRP Composite Material And Its Applications
What is fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP)? What are the materials used as fibre and polymer in FRP? Read further to know more. Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) (also known as a fibre-reinforced polymer) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. Composites are … [Read more...] about FRP Composite Material And Its Applications
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STI) 2013
What are the key features of the Science, technology and innovation policy (STI) 2013? What are the aspirations of this policy? Read further to know more. Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STI) 2013 seeks to send a signal to the Indian scientific community, both in the private and … [Read more...] about Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STI) 2013
How To Study Science and Technology For IAS Exam?
Questions from Science and Technology are asked in UPSC Civil Services Prelims General Studies Paper 1 as well as in Mains General Studies Paper 3 (GS3). The science part deals with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The technology part deals with the application of various sciences. … [Read more...] about How To Study Science and Technology For IAS Exam?
