science and tech

Free Space Optical Communication, Features and Applications

Free-space optical communication (FSO) is an optical communication technology that harnesses the transmission of light through unobstructed space, such as air, outer space, or a vacuum, to wirelessly convey data for telecommunications and computer networking. Unlike traditional methods that rely...

Big Data, Applications, Challenges and Government Initiatives

In the digital age, the term "big data" has become a ubiquitous buzzword, often invoked in discussions about technology, business, and even our daily lives. But what exactly is big data, and why is it so important? In this article,...

Cloud Computing, Features, Applications And Significance 

Cloud computing delivers computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, and software, on a pay-as-you-go basis. It offers on-demand, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, making it accessible from anywhere. Cloud services include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a...

Information Technology Development in India, Current Status, Applications, Challenges, and Reform

Information Technology (IT) development in India has been a significant and transformative journey that has spanned several decades. India has emerged as one of the world's leading IT hubs, contributing significantly to the global IT industry. What is Information Technology...

Broadband Technology, Features, Future, Advantages and Challenge 

Broadband refers to a high-speed internet connection that enables rapid data transfer to a variety of web-enabled devices, such as personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs. Its name derives from the extensive range of frequencies it utilizes for...

India’s Three-stage Nuclear Program, List of Nuclear Reactors, Importance and Challenges

India's Three-stage Nuclear Program, also known as the Three-Stage Nuclear Power Program or the Thorian Program, is a long-term nuclear energy strategy that was initially developed by Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear program. The program is...

Indian Remote Sensing Program, Applications and Advantages

The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) program is a series of Earth observation satellites launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to gather various types of remote sensing data for a wide range of applications. The program has played a...

Zika Virus Alert in Karnataka, Symptoms and Treatment

The Karnataka Health Department has taken proactive measures after the detection of the Zika virus in a mosquito pool collected from Talakayalabetta village in the Chikkaballapura district. The National Institute of Virology's state unit in Bengaluru confirmed the presence of...

India’s 2028-2029 Iron Dome Deployment, Project Kush and LR-SAM

India Plans to Deploy Indigenous ‘Iron Dome’ by 2028-2029. The system is expected to be able to detect and destroy incoming stealth fighters, drones, cruise missiles, and munitions at ranges of up to 350 kilometers.  The system is being developed...

Humans in Space Policy for India, Implementation and Guidelines 

India's longstanding plan for a human space mission (Gaganyaan) is a decade-long endeavor that, if successful, will place the country among the elite few with human presence in outer space. In pursuit of sustained human space exploration for socio-economic advancement,...