science and tech

National Data Governance Framework Policy for Non-Personal Data (NPD)

Context: Digitisation is pivotal for India’s aim to become a $5 trillion economy, with data and AI potentially contributing up to $500 billion to GDP by 2025, according to NASSCOM. The government's digitisation efforts are yielding large volumes of citizen...

Editorial of the Day (21st March): NASA’s DART Mission

Context: NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission was a groundbreaking endeavour aiming to assess and demonstrate the capabilities of planetary defence by altering the trajectory of an asteroid. About Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission Mission Goal: DART was...

In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment, Applications, Challenges

Centre's Notice to Punjab Over Sidhu Moosewala's Mother's IVF Treatment The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested a report from the Punjab government regarding the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment received by Charan Kaur (mother of the late Punjabi...

Can Intermittent Fasting Worsen Heart Health?

Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a dietary approach where individuals restrict their eating to specific time windows, alternating with periods of fasting. While it has shown short-term benefits like weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity, recent research...

Devin AI: World’s First AI Software Engineer

Devin AI: World's First AI Software Engineer Devin AI is the world's first fully autonomous AI software engineer, developed by Cognition, an AI startup. Devin is designed to help with coding and machine learning, and can write code, develop websites,...

Angioplasty, Types, Procedure, Risks and Recovery

Angioplasty is a medical procedure designed to treat narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically arteries. It is a commonly used intervention to improve blood flow to the heart and other organs. Angioplasty is a relatively safe and effective procedure. However,...

India’s First Semiconductor Fab to Begin Production in 2026

Context: The Union Cabinet approved incentives for Tata Group’s proposal to set up a semiconductor foundry with a cumulative investment of Rs 91,000 crore. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan would be the technology partner for the fab unit....

What is Parthenogenesis and its Types

Context: Researchers engineered fruit flies for asexual reproduction by manipulating specific genes, potentially challenging traditional pest control strategies by selecting facultatively parthenogenetic individuals, and limiting long-term effectiveness. What is Parthenogenesis? Parthenogenesis is an asexual reproduction method where an offspring is...

Nuclear Waste, Types, Management and Indian Scenario

Context: India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor marks a significant step in its nuclear program, emphasising the challenges of managing highly radioactive nuclear waste and the pursuit of energy independence through thorium utilisation. What is Nuclear Waste? Radioactive waste, or nuclear...

Agni 5 Missiles with MIRV Technology, Types, Functions

Context: India successfully tested an Agni missile capable of carrying multiple warheads meant to hit multiple targets simultaneously (Mission Divyastra). About Agni-5 Missiles Type: The Agni-5 missile is an advanced, long-range missile, surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Developed by: Defence Research and...