Day 21

Mission Surya – Day 21: Hyperloop Technology & Directed Energy Weapons

Important emerging technologies including Hyperloop, Directed Energy Weapons and biomimicry.

7 March 2026

Day 21 focuses on advanced transport systems, defence technologies and emerging innovations relevant for UPSC prelims.

Core Concepts

Hyperloop is a high-speed transportation system using low-pressure tubes and magnetic levitation.

Directed Energy Weapons use focused electromagnetic energy such as lasers.

Biomimicry involves designing technologies inspired by natural systems.

• Shinkansen is Japan’s high-speed rail system.

• Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project uses Shinkansen technology.

• Hyperloop is a high-speed transportation system using low-pressure tubes and magnetic levitation.
• Directed Energy Weapons use focused electromagnetic energy such as lasers.
• Biomimicry involves designing technologies inspired by natural systems.