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IKAROS—First solar powered spacecraft 1 min read

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IKAROS—First solar powered spacecraft

gktoday 12 years ago

Japanese scientists have developed a kite-shaped ‘space yacht’ that uses only solar power for propulsion. The spacecraft—IKAROS—would be launched into the space for a six-month... Read More

What is India VIX 1 min read

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What is India VIX

gktoday 12 years ago

India VIX is a volatility index based on the Nifty 50 Index Option prices. The implied volatility is captured by the volatility index which reflects... Read More

The Three Gorges Dam 1 min read

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The Three Gorges Dam

gktoday 12 years ago

The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric dam that spans the Yangtze River by the town of Sandouping, located in the Yiling District of Yichang,... Read More

Webby Awards VS Grammy Awards 2 min read

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Webby Awards VS Grammy Awards

gktoday 12 years ago

Webby Awards Presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Webby Awards are a set of awards presented to the “world’s best... Read More

HyAlfa,the world’s first hydrogen-powered three-wheeler. 1 min read

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HyAlfa,the world’s first hydrogen-powered three-wheeler.

gktoday 12 years ago

HyAlfa, is the world’s first hydrogen-powered three-wheeler. It has been developed under a joint project by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), International Centre for... Read More

Future is Me 1 min read

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Future is Me

gktoday 12 years ago

“Future is Me” is the tag line of advertisement campaign by AMD India, the world’s second-largest chip-maker.... Read More

The World’s number one internet search engine. 1 min read

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The World’s number one internet search engine.

gktoday 12 years ago

Google Inc co-founder Larry Page has taken over as CEO from Eric Schmidt. Page’s assumption of day-to-day operations marks a return to Google’s technological roots,... Read More

The best quality of living in the world 1 min read

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The best quality of living in the world

gktoday 12 years ago

Vienna has retained its ranking as the place offering the best quality of living in the world in an annual survey which was dominated by... Read More

Spectrum and Difference between 2-G and 3-G 1 min read

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Spectrum and Difference between 2-G and 3-G

gktoday 12 years ago

Spectrum is radio frequencies used to transmit voice, video and data. 2-G and 3-G are second generation and third generation spectrum, respectively. The fourth generation... Read More

Haryana and eco-sensitive zones 1 min read

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Haryana and eco-sensitive zones

gktoday 12 years ago

Haryana has become the first State in India to have ten eco-sensitive zones. Union ministry of environment and forests has notified around two national parks... Read More