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...
Neutrinos: The Elusive Subatomic Particles Neutrinos are one of the most mysterious and fundamental particles in the universe. Their unique properties make them both challenging to study and crucial for understanding fundamental physics. What are Neutrinos? Subatomic Particles : Neutrinos are elementary particles belonging to the lepton family. Charge & Mass : They have no electric charge and an extremely small mass , which is nearly zero but not exactly. Types of Neutrinos : There are three known types (flavors) of neutrinos: Electron Neutrino (νe) Muon Neutrino (νμ) Tau Neutrino (ντ) Anti-Neutrinos : Each neutrino has an antimatter counterpart called an anti-neutrino . Why are Neutrinos Important? Universe’s Abundant Particle : Neutrinos are the second most abundant particles in the universe, after photons. Trillions of neutrinos pass through every human body each second without any interaction. Fundamental to Physics : Neutrinos provide insights into weak nuclear interactions...