What is Cloud computing? What are the salient features of Cloud Computing? What are the advantages of cloud computing? What is the Cloud Computing trend in India? How does Cloud computing help in Indian Governance? Read here to know more. The Government of India is embracing cloud computing … [Read more...] about Cloud computing
Science and Technology Notes
Synthetic Biology: All you need to know
What is Synthetic biology? What are the applications of Synthetic biology? How do they negatively impact you? Read here to know more The Ministry of Science & Technology's Department of Biotechnology recently released a draft foresight paper on synthetic biology. Energy, agriculture, and … [Read more...] about Synthetic Biology: All you need to know
Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) – Mangalyaan Mission
What is Mars Orbiter Mission? What are the objectives of the Mangalyaan mission? What are the challenges faced? Read here to know more The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also known as Mangalyaan, was a space probe launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). MOM was launched on … [Read more...] about Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) – Mangalyaan Mission
Cancer: Statistics, Causes and Types
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. It is a serious disease wherein cells divide uncontrollably. Every year numerous deaths are caused by cancerous tumors. Read here to learn about the causes, mechanisms, and types of prevalent … [Read more...] about Cancer: Statistics, Causes and Types
Genome Sequencing
Human genome sequencing is one of the greatest endeavors of biology. Genome sequencing refers to sequencing the entire genome of an organism. Because of the efforts of publicly funded human genome projects, the sequence is freely available to the public, which has contributed to significant … [Read more...] about Genome Sequencing
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It’s used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and look for cures for diseases. Read here to learn the significance of DNA fingerprinting. Since the … [Read more...] about DNA Fingerprinting
Natural Gas Hydrates: Ocean Exploration
What are natural gas hydrates? Where are its reserves located in India and what challenges are associated with them? Read here. Natural gas hydrates are a mixture of ice-like forms of water and gas in molecular cavities. As a result of their abundance and benefits in addressing upcoming … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Hydrates: Ocean Exploration
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
Semiconductors Chip Crisis: An Opportunity For India
What are semiconductors? What are the uses of semiconductors? Who are the global producers? What is the recent crisis? Read further to know more. From high-end automobiles to washing machines, every device possible on the market is powered by semiconductor chips or computers. However, there … [Read more...] about Semiconductors Chip Crisis: An Opportunity For India
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