science and tech

India’s Ambitious Space Programme Goals

India's space programme aims to secure strategic autonomy in space access by developing powerful and reusable rockets like ISRO’s Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). ISRO’s Road Map for the Next Two Decades Gaganyaan Mission: First Indian human-spaceflight mission, demonstrating India's...

India to set up Anti Drone Unit for Border Security

Development of Anti-Drone Technology - Laser-Equipped Anti-Drone Gun Mount System It is developed through a "whole government approach" involving border forces, the Ministry of Defence, DRDO and research departments. It has resulted in 55% interception of drone intrusions along the...

How is Science Affected when Companies Fund Research?

Reasons How Science Is Affected When Corporate Interests Shape Research Conflict Between Transparency and Intellectual Property (IP) Secrecy vs. Open Science: Corporate-funded research often prioritizes intellectual property protection, which necessitates secrecy. Science historically thrives on openness, reproducibility, and falsifiability. When...

MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters

Context: The United States has approved a possible $1.17-billion deal to sell India support equipment for MH-60R multi-role helicopters under its Foreign Military Sales programme. About MH-60 R - Sea Hawk Helicopter It is the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter...

Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) in Cancer

Scientists have discovered a weakness in cancer cells with ecDNA. By targeting a specific protein (CHK1) involved in DNA repair, they can selectively kill these cancer cells. This could lead to new, more effective treatments for certain types of cancer....

India’s AI Safety Institute, Need and Concerns

This reflects the rising importance of AI governance and safety in global and domestic policy discussions. Recent events like the Quad Leaders’ Summit, UN Summit of the Future, and India’s leadership roles in the G20 and the Global Partnership on...

Gaganyaan Mission, Objectives, Launch Vehicle and Components

2 Gaganyatris who are part of Axiom-4 Mission have completed their initial training phase. Gaganyaan Mission India's Gaganyaan mission is a human spaceflight program that aims to launch three astronauts into a 400 km orbit for a three-day mission. The...

How an Asteroid Destruction Gave Mars its Tiny Moons

Mars and its tiny moons Mars, often referred to as the "Red Planet," has two small but fascinating moons: Phobos and Deimos. Unlike Earth's large and spherical moon, these celestial companions of Mars are irregularly shaped and have unique characteristics...

India Tests K-4 Missile from Nuclear Submarine

India achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal. This development enhances India’s nuclear deterrence and strengthens the country’s nuclear triad capabilities....

MACE Observatory

About MACE observatory It is the highest and largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia and the world located at an altitude of almost 4,300 metres. It is built indigenously by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Electronics Corporation of India...