Planetary defense is the effort to monitor and protect Earth from asteroids, comets and other objects of threat in space. Read here to learn more. According to NASA, Earth's gravity pulls in over a hundred tonnes (more than 90 metric tonnes) of dust and tiny debris from space. Larger pieces of … [Read more...] about Planetary Defense: Global efforts to mitigate space threats
Bridge Recombinase Mechanism: The newly discovered gene-editing tool
Scientists have discovered a naturally existing next-generation genomic design method, called the bridge recombinase mechanism. Read here to learn more about it. Gene editing technologies are powerful tools that allow scientists to make precise modifications to DNA, enabling advancements in … [Read more...] about Bridge Recombinase Mechanism: The newly discovered gene-editing tool
Facial recognition technology in India
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is a biometric software that analyzes facial features. The basic components of FRTs include image capturing, face detection, and feature extraction. Read here to learn more. Data shows that India has a total of 170 FRT systems. Of these, 88.2 per cent are in … [Read more...] about Facial recognition technology in India
Resolve Tibet Act 2024
The United States Congress has passed the Promoting a Resolution to Tibet-China Dispute Act, also known as the Resolve Tibet Act. Read here to learn more. The Resolve Tibet Act is the third notable piece of legislation the US has taken regarding Tibet, following the Tibetan Policy Act, or the TPA … [Read more...] about Resolve Tibet Act 2024
Remittance Inflow: How is India faring?
According to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief, the growth in remittance inflows to India will likely halve in 2024 compared to 2023. Read here to learn about remittances. India received USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023 with growth at 7.5%. It is forecasted to grow … [Read more...] about Remittance Inflow: How is India faring?
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
The 185th birth anniversary of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was celebrated on 27th June 2024. Read here to learn more about his life. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s political philosophy stemmed from the firm belief that Indian society must synergize the best practices of the West without … [Read more...] about Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
External Debt: Why is it rising for India?
External debt refers to the portion of a country's total debt that is borrowed from foreign lenders, including commercial banks, governments, or international financial institutions. These loans and borrowings must be paid back in foreign currency. Read here to learn more. External debt plays a … [Read more...] about External Debt: Why is it rising for India?
Bio-bitumen: A solution to stubble burning?
India plans to produce bio-bitumen from biomass to reduce imports and tackle stubble-burning issues in road construction. Read here to learn more. Bitumen is a substance produced through distillation of crude oil which removes lighter crude oil components like gasoline and diesel, leaving the … [Read more...] about Bio-bitumen: A solution to stubble burning?
Pushpak: ISRO’s reusable launch vehicle
Pushpak, the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is an ambitious project by ISRO. A Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is an advanced aerospace technology designed to make space exploration more cost-effective and sustainable by allowing the vehicle to be used multiple times. Unlike traditional expendable … [Read more...] about Pushpak: ISRO’s reusable launch vehicle
Public Examinations Act 2024: Law punishing unfair means in Examinations
The Public Examinations Act, of 2024, was introduced to address widespread concerns about cheating, the use of unfair means, and corruption in the conduct of public examinations, which play a crucial role in the educational and professional landscape of the country. Read here to learn more. The … [Read more...] about Public Examinations Act 2024: Law punishing unfair means in Examinations
