In a major leap toward self-reliance in defense technology, India is set to develop its very own fifth-generation fighter jet—the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) . In a historic move, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved an innovative execution model for the indigenous stealth fighter programme. This model brings together Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and private industry players in a competitive framework, marking a significant shift in how India approaches military aviation manufacturing. This bold initiative comes at a critical time, as China has already fielded two fifth-generation fighters , and reports indicate it will supply 40 J-35 stealth jets to Pakistan . Against this backdrop, fast-tracking the AMCA has become an urgent national security imperative. AMCA: India’s Indigenous Stealth Fighter Dream The AMCA project , spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) , received its l...
100,000 Years of Cosmic Fire: How a Supernova May Have Sparked an Evolutionary Leap on Earth Introduction Around 2.5 to 8 million years ago , a massive supernova explosion occurred relatively close to Earth, bombarding our planet with cosmic radiation for nearly 100,000 years . Scientists believe this event may have accelerated evolutionary changes , influencing early human ancestors and shaping the planet’s environment. This discovery challenges our understanding of how external cosmic events can impact Earth’s biological and climatic history. What is a Supernova and How Did it Affect Earth? A supernova is the violent explosion of a massive star , releasing an immense amount of energy and radiation. When a star reaches the end of its life cycle, it undergoes a sudden collapse, leading to a cosmic explosion that sends high-energy particles across space. Scientists believe that a supernova explosion in our cosmic neighborhood bombarded Earth with cosmic rays for nearly 100,000 years...