Reverse osmosis (RO) purifiers are not permitted where the total dissolved solids (TDS) in the supplied water are less than 500 mg per litre, according to a ruling made by the National Green Tribunal a few years ago. Are you curious to know more about the process of osmosis and reverse osmosis? If … [Read more...] about Osmosis and Reverse Osmosis
Science and Technology Notes
Three-Stage Nuclear Program
India's, three-stage nuclear energy program plays a crucial role in fulfilling the correlation that exists between per capita energy consumption and quality of life, as indicated by the UN Human Development Index. Read further to know more. Nuclear Energy is essential for the survival and growth … [Read more...] about Three-Stage Nuclear Program
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is an emerging branch of biological science that emerged from the combination of both biology and information technology. Read the article to know more about it. The word bioinformatics is quite new to many of us. We often wonder what really it is. Is it just the combination of … [Read more...] about Bioinformatics
DART Mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test)
DART Mission was launched by NASA to study the case of any asteroid heading towards Earth in the future. It will be studying the collision with the asteroid Dimorphos. Read here to know the details of the mission. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched its Double … [Read more...] about DART Mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test)
Nuclear Energy
In recent times, the world has been dealing with a power and energy crisis. While the factors that caused this emergency differ from country to country, the upshot has been a clamour to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and look for viable alternatives. In this context, Nuclear Energy has a lot to … [Read more...] about Nuclear Energy
Space Debris: Threat to astronauts and spacecrafts?
Once in space, the biggest threat to astronauts and spacecraft is space debris. In this article, you can read about space debris and the impacts which they make. There are many threats in space. Do you know what are these? Presently, space debris is one of the main threats. This is an … [Read more...] about Space Debris: Threat to astronauts and spacecrafts?
Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
Have you ever thought about India's scientific advances made over the last several decades? ClearIAS tracks the remarkable progress of India, made in a wide range of disciplines, from space research and missile technology to computing and oceanography, to mark the milestones of the country's … [Read more...] about Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
Rabies: Causes, Prevention and Control
Every year on September 28, World Rabies Day is held to increase awareness of the deadly and infectious illness. The day signifies the need to strengthen global prevention and control efforts. Read here to learn about the causes, prevention, and treatment of the disease. The first rabies vaccine … [Read more...] about Rabies: Causes, Prevention and Control
Wind Energy: Potential Of India
What is meant by Wind Energy? How can it be harnessed?Where are the major wind energy farms in Inida located?Read further to know more. In this article, we shall discuss the significance of wind energy as a renewable resource. We shall also see India's installed wind energy capacity, various … [Read more...] about Wind Energy: Potential Of India
Solar Energy: Potential of India
What is Solar energy? How can it be harnessed? What is the geographic advantage India enjoys over its location? Read further to know more. In this article, we discuss solar energy and its importance. We will also see the Solar energy potential of India, India's installed solar energy capacity, … [Read more...] about Solar Energy: Potential of India
