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
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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
UPSC Prelims 2024 Results Out: Check Details
UPSC Prelims 2024 Results are published. Check the details of the results of Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024, which was held on June 16, 2024. About 15,000 … [Read more...] about UPSC Prelims 2024 Results Out: Check Details
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?
