Who was Alexander the Great? Alexander, the son of a monarch, was a bright military commander who subdued the majority of the known world, but he was not a particularly skilled diplomat. Read here to know about his life as a conqueror. Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III or Alexander … [Read more...] about Alexander the Great
Archives for March 2023
Evergreening of Patents
What is the evergreening of patents? What does the Indian Patent Act mention about the evergreening of patents? Read further to know more. Patent evergreening is the technique of modifying medications to extend their patent period and hence their profitability. The Indian Patents Act of 1970 … [Read more...] about Evergreening of Patents
Directed Energy Weapons
What are Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs)? What are the impacts of DEWs? Which are the current and upcoming Directed Energy Weapons projects of India? What are its advantages? Read further to know more. The development of Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) is viewed as especially crucial in light of … [Read more...] about Directed Energy Weapons
Heat Index
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to issue heat index readings for weather stations across India. It calculates the ‘real feel’ for issues with temperature readings. Read here to know how the heat index helps understand the rising temperatures better. Traditional climate … [Read more...] about Heat Index
Biotransformation Technology
What is biotransformation technology? How is it helpful in the reduction of plastic pollution? What are the government's initiatives to reduce plastic pollution? Read further to know more. A UK-based startup has claimed to have developed a technology that could convert the state of plastics and … [Read more...] about Biotransformation Technology
Mahajanapadas
How Mahajanapadas evolved in Indian territory? How many Mahajanapadas were there? Which was the most powerful Mahajanapada? Read further to know more. The "Janapadas "term indicates that the places with various types of human settlements came to receive geographical titles for the first time in … [Read more...] about Mahajanapadas
Aravalli Green Wall Project
The Aravalli Green Wall Project was recently launched in India. It is a major initiative to green a 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states. The goal is to revive the Aravallis through various initiatives like a single-use plastic ban, water conservation efforts, and natural … [Read more...] about Aravalli Green Wall Project
Bharat 6G project
What is 6G? What is the Bharat 6G project? Read further to know more. By 2030, India is preparing to launch high-speed 6G communication services and has initiated the Bharat 6G project to finance research and implementation of advanced technology in the country. Currently, 6G does not exist as … [Read more...] about Bharat 6G project
Endocrine Glands and Hormones
What are Hormones? What are the different endocrine glands? Read further. Endocrine glands are organs that produce hormones and release them directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions. Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for controlling and … [Read more...] about Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Green Shipping
Green shipping promotes cleaner practices to enforce emission control, efficient port management, and equipment management. It needs a great effort from every part of the sector such as the regulators, port authorities, and communities to continue this forward. Read here to learn more. Ministry … [Read more...] about Green Shipping
