The Wassenaar Arrangement is a group tasked with fostering transparency and increased responsibility in the transfer of dual-use goods and technology and conventional armaments. Read here to know more about the arrangement. The Wassenaar arrangement aims to contribute to security and stability at … [Read more...] about Wassenaar Arrangement
End-to-End Encryption
What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it? Law enforcement organizations insist on encryption techniques that could allow for "lawful access by design". But the messaging apps and internet behemoths seem to be making a stronger effort to adopt end-to-end encryption to … [Read more...] about End-to-End Encryption
Jagadish Chandra Bose: The multi-faceted Indian Scientist
Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose is one of the most prominent first Indian scientists. He was a biologist, physicist, botanist, and writer of science fiction. He is known as the father of Radio science as well. Read here to learn more about the multi-faceted life of J.C Bose. Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose … [Read more...] about Jagadish Chandra Bose: The multi-faceted Indian Scientist
Horticulture in India
India is the second-largest producer of horticulture crops globally (leading production of various fruits). The government of India implements several schemes for the promotion and benefit of horticulture development. Read here to know more about the horticulture sector of India. Fruits, … [Read more...] about Horticulture in India
Hydrologic Cycle
The hydrologic cycle, also known as the water cycle, explains the journey taken by water molecules as they go from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere and back again, occasionally going below the surface. Read here to learn more about the cycle. Hydrology is the name of the branch of … [Read more...] about Hydrologic Cycle
Global Water Resources Report 2021
The first annual State of Global Water Resources Report was launched by WMO. The report was published to assess the effects of climate, environmental and societal change on the Earth’s water resources. Read here to learn the key findings of the report. Most calculations indicate that between 94 … [Read more...] about Global Water Resources Report 2021
SARAS Radio Telescope
SARAS 3 (Shaped Antenna measurement of the background Radio Spectrum 3) telescope is an indigenously developed radio telescope of India. Recently, the SARAS radio telescope has provided astronomers with clues to the nature of the Universe's first stars and galaxies. Read here to learn more about … [Read more...] about SARAS Radio Telescope
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is the biologically active component of a drug product (tablet, capsule, cream, injectable) that produces the intended effects. The scaling up of the indigenous production on API has been in discussion for a few years. Read here to know more about APIs and … [Read more...] about Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Chromosome and Chromosomal Disorders in Humans
The human chromosome is the fundamental unit of life and one of the most crucial parts of the cell to be passed down from one generation to the next. It consists of a single chain of DNA that has been coiled and supercoiled to form thick thread-like sections. Read here to understand more about … [Read more...] about Chromosome and Chromosomal Disorders in Humans
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is observed on 26th November each year in India since 2015. It commemorates the adoption of the constitution of India back in 1949. Read here to know more about the importance of the day and some important facts related to the constitution. The Constitution of India, the largest … [Read more...] about Constitution Day
