Science and Technology Notes

Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. India sees a rise in cases of dengue, especially in rainy seasons. It is one of the most rapidly spreading viral tropical diseases. Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in … [Read more...] about Dengue: Causes and Prevention

Along with the discovery of the atom and space travel, genetic engineering might have been one of the biggest scientific achievements in recent memory. It is the science or activity of changing the genetic structure of an animal, plant, or other organism to make it stronger or more suitable for a … [Read more...] about Genetic Engineering: Boon and Bane

What is the procedure known as xenotransplantation, in which an animal's organ is used to keep a human alive? What is the purpose of this experimental procedure? What is the historical aspect of xenotransplantation? Read here to know more about the process. A 57-year-old patient's heart was … [Read more...] about Xenotransplantation

Do you know what exactly is eSIM? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Will eSIM replace physical SIM completely? To answer all these let us dive deep into the topic. The eSIM (or embedded SIM) isn’t exactly a new technology and has been around for years now. But it is quickly becoming … [Read more...] about eSIM: All You Need To Know About Embedded SIM

The fungal diseases sometimes referred to as mycosis, is a condition brought on by fungi. More than one billion people worldwide suffer from fungus infections each year, which are widespread and prevalent. Other animals can develop a variety of fungal illnesses, some of which can be transferred from … [Read more...] about Fungal Diseases

Did you hear about the Fractional Orbital Bombardment System? What are the concerns associated with it for India? Read the following article to know more about this. Between the 1950s and 1960s, the US and USSR were racing each other in a global arms race and were actively searching for more … [Read more...] about Fractional Orbital Bombardment System

Geomagnetism is the study of the dynamics of the Earth’s magnetic field, which is produced in the outer core. With recent advances in the extent of the study of the earth’s magnetic field, it is important to understand the phenomenon in detail. Read here to know more. Geomagnetism deals with all … [Read more...] about Geomagnetism

What is an allotrope? What are the different allotropes of carbon? What properties make them differ? What are its uses? To answer these questions read below. What is the one thing that is common to the computer screen you are reading this article on, the clothing you are wearing, the food you are … [Read more...] about Carbon and its Allotropes

What is GSLV? What are the variants of GSLV? What are the differences between GSLV and PSLV? Read here to know more. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) are two operational launch vehicles of India. They are used to carry spacecraft into … [Read more...] about GSLV: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle