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Information Communication Technology (ICT) UPSC
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Information and Communications Technology is the umbrella term used for accessi…
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Augmented Reality UPSC
Augmented Reality (AR) Augmented reality (AR) is a direct or indirect live view of a physical, real-world environment whos…
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Nanotechnology UPSC
Nanotechnology The study of Extremely Small Structures physical size in the range of 1-100 nanometres (nm) or anything ma…
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GSLV ( Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle ) UPSC
GSLV ( Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle ) Vehicle • Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is a space launc…
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PSLV ( Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle ) UPSC
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) • The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, usually known by its abbreviation PSLV is the …
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Stages of Satellite Launch Vehicles UPSC
Stages of Satellite Launch Vehicles • The rocket that is used to launch a satellite is called a “satellite launch vehicle.…
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Sun Synchronous Orbit UPSC
Sun Synchronous Orbit Sun-synchronous orbit or a heliosynchronous orbit very important because of its particular importanc…
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Low Earth Orbit (LEO) UPSC
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) LEO systems fly about 1,000 kilometers above the Earth and, unlike GEOs, they appear travelling acro…
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Polar Orbit UPSC
Polar Orbit A polar orbit is one in which a satellite passes above or nearly above both poles of the body being orbited (u…
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Geosynchronous Orbit UPSC
Geosynchronous Orbit A geosynchronous orbit is a high Earth orbit that allows satellites to match Earth's rotation. L…
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Geostationary Orbit (GEO) UPSC
Geostationary Orbit (GEO) As all the points on circular orbit are at equal distance from earth's surface, a satellite …
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Scramjet vs Ramjet UPSC
Scramjet VS Ramjet Ramjet engine A ramjet is a form of air-breathing jet engine that uses the vehicle’s forward motion to …
