Science and Technology Notes

Gaganyaan is the Indian crewed orbital spacecraft by ISRo. Read here to all about the ambitious mission. Recently, a written reply was submitted in the Lok Sabha regarding the current status of the mission Gaganyaan. The Gaganyaan Programme is going to be a major national effort by ISRO … [Read more...] about Gaganyaan Mission

Malaria is an infectious and deadly disease plaguing tropical countries. Read to know more about its causes and other facts. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito carrying the Plasmodium parasite (Plasmodium … [Read more...] about Malaria: Causes and Prevention

Neglected Tropical Diseases are prevalent in marginalized countries of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Read here to know more about them. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they mostly affect impoverished … [Read more...] about Neglected Tropical Diseases

What is a dark web or darknet? What is the deep web? What are the issues related to it? How is it regulated? Read to know more. Dark web or darknet is in news frequently. It is important to understand the different terminologies associated with the concept. As easy as it is available to use, the … [Read more...] about Dark Web (Darknet): Definition, Access, and Threats

Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects all age groups and causes lifelong health problems. Read here to know about types, symptoms, and other facts about diabetes.  World Diabetes Day is observed on 14th November every year since 2006. The day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World … [Read more...] about Diabetes: Symptoms, Types, and Care

What is the S-400 defence system? What are the technical qualities of it? Why are US and India at an impasse in this regard? Know more here. The S-400 Air Defence System is in news. The U.S. had discouraged India from proceeding with the acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems from … [Read more...] about S-400 Air Defence System

What is a stem cell? What are the types of stem cells? How is a stem cell different from a normal cell? Read to know about stem cell therapy and related regulations in India. Stem cell therapy, stem cell banking, stem cell preservation etc are terms that are often in news. Do you know what is … [Read more...] about Stem Cells: Therapy, Banking, and Regulations

What is a Blackhole? How is a black hole formed? What are the discoveries made related to black holes? Read to know all about it here.  A black hole is not really a 'black hole'. It is not an empty hole or space. Black holes are points in space that are so dense they create deep gravity … [Read more...] about Black holes: A simple explanation

What are vaccines and their types? What are the types of Covid vaccinations? What is the economic aspect of vaccine development? Know here. What are vaccines? A vaccine is a biological preparation that develops acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. Acquired immunity is immunity … [Read more...] about Vaccine: Definition, Types and Economic aspect

What is the Phosphorus cycle? What are the significant roles of phosphorus in the ecosystem? Read to know more. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient found in the macromolecules of humans and other organisms, including DNA and the phospholipids that form our cell membranes. Calcium phosphate also … [Read more...] about Phosphorus Cycle