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GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Developments in science and technology. Context: Baggage tags equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) will soon be available at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a first of its kind for the country. What is RFID? Radio Frequency Identification is a wireless tracking system that consists of tags and readers. …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Developments in Science and Technology. Context: RFID tags will now be used to track Amarnath pilgrims. The decision was taken amid heightened security threats to the pilgrimage. What is RFID? Radio Frequency Identification is a wireless tracking system that consists of tags and readers. Radio waves are used to …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and technology. Context: NASA recently demonstrated its Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD). It was launched in December 2021. It is the agency’s first-ever laser communications system. The LCRD will help the agency test optical communication in space. About LCRD: LCRD is a technology demonstration that will pave …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and technology. Context: NASA has launched its new Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD). It is the agency’s first-ever laser communications system. The LCRD will help the agency test optical communication in space. About LCRD: LCRD is a technology demonstration that will pave the way for future optical communications …
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