Rapid Fire Current Affairs

• 19 Aug 2023

Nanomechanical Testing Technology

An Indian scientist, Dr. Sudharshan Phani has developed a novel method for precise nanomechanical testing of materials at extremely small scales .

• The new technique enhances the precision and accuracy of nanoindentation testing, allowing for high throughput testing at higher rates.
  • Nanoindentation has widespread applications, including measuring semiconductor device strength and understanding material properties in various fields such as cancer
  • cell research and Meteorite formation.
• The approach involved extensive modeling and simulation to understand material responses during indentation tests, leading to tailored improvements in precision and accuracy.
• The new methodology sets the stage for high precision and high accuracy nanoindentation measurements at faster rates, impacting diverse scientific research areas related to material strength measurement.

Read more: Nanotechnology and Health

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Chandrayaan-3 Moon Lander Separates from Propulsion Module

After 34 days on board the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, the propulsion module and the lander module parted ways on 17th August, and have now embarked on their respective journeys.

• ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission involves a lander module (LM), a propulsion module (PM), and a rover for lunar exploration.
• LM and PM were successfully separated, with the LM set to descend to a lower orbit through planned deboosting.
• The propulsion module's main role is to transport the lander from launch vehicle injection to a 100-km orbit around the moon.
• The lander's primary function is soft landing and deploying the rover for in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface.

Read more: https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/chandrayaan-3-2

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Baghjan Oil Spill

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the Assam government to provide interim compensation to victims of Baghjan oil and gas leak.This site belongs to OIL India Ltd near Dibru Saikhowa National Park.

• NGT-formed committee led by Justice BP Katakey found environmental violations, declaring Baghjan oil and gas field illegal.
• Maguri Motapung Beel (also known as Maguri Motapung Bill, Maguri Bill and Maguri Beel) is a wetland and lake located near to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and Motapung Village of Tinsukia district in Assam.

Read more: Assam Gas Leak

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National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS)

National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), won the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation Category-1 of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).

• NAFIS, a nationwide database managed by NCRB, swiftly stores crime-related fingerprints and assigns a unique 10-digit National Fingerprint Number (NFN) to apprehended criminals within 24 hours.
  • NFN remains with the offender for life, connecting various crimes under different FIRs to the same ID.
  • ID comprises state code (first two digits) and sequential number, specific to states.
  • NAFIS swiftly identifies persons of interest, linking their names to warrants, warnings, and related criminal data in police reference systems.
• Operates from New Delhi's Central Fingerprint Bureau(CFPB).
• NAFIS aims to collect fingerprint data of criminals from all Indian states and Union Territories, offering a web-based platform for real-time uploading, tracking, and retrieval of information by law enforcement agencies.

Read more: https://www.drishtiias.com/printpdf/35-th-inception-day-of-ncrb