We frequently notice news related to ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and various missile systems of India. Memorizing names and salient features of various Indian missiles is hard without having a broader understanding of the concept of ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, and major missile defence systems. It … [Read more...]
Kepler’s laws, Satellite Orbits, Launch Vehicles PSLV & GSLV
The terms like Kepler’s laws, satellite orbits, geosynchronous orbit, geostationary orbit, polar orbit, PSLV, GSLV, etc. keep on appearing in the news columns whenever there is a satellite launch. So I thought it is better to keep all the related concepts in one place.Kepler's laws of planetary motion … [Read more...]
India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme
India's Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme. Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam. Deployment of Thorium Reactors In India? India’s Fissile Shortage Problem.MUST READ:Nuclear Fission | Nuclear Reactor Types Uranium | Thorium – DistributionIndia's Three-Stage Nuclear Power ProgrammeIndia's three-stage … [Read more...]
Uranium & Thorium Distribution across India & World
Uranium - Distribution, Reserves and Production. Uranium in India. Nuclear Power Plants in India. Thorium - Advantages of Thorium, Thorium Distribution.Must Read Post: Nuclear Fission | Nuclear Reactor Types Atomic MineralsUranium and Thorium are the main atomic minerals. Other atomic minerals are beryllium, … [Read more...]
Nuclear Fission, Components of Nuclear Reactor, Types of Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear Fission – Nuclear Reactor: Nuclear Reactor Coolant, Moderator, Control Rods Criticality etc. Types of Nuclear Reactors: Light-water reactor (LWR) and Pressurized Heavy-Water Reactor (PHWR) and more. Prelims: General Science. Mains: Science and technology – developments and their applications and effects in … [Read more...]