science and tech

What is an Einstein Ring?

Context: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope has discovered a rare Einstein ring around a galaxy 590 million light-years from Earth. What is an Einstein Ring? An Einstein ring is a rare ring of light that forms due...

Use of AI in Drug Development and its Drawbacks

Context: Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidelines on AI use in drug development. The drug development process is traditionally expensive and time-consuming. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced new possibilities to accelerate this process. Drug Development...

What is Bombay Blood Group (HH blood group)?

Context: Recently doctors at MIOT International, Chennai, successfully performed a cross-blood kidney transplant on a 30-year-old male with the rare Bombay blood group (HH blood group). About Bombay Blood Group It is a rare blood group, 1st discovered in Mumbai...

SRY (Sex-determining Region Y) Gene Role for Gender Identification

Context: Recent studies from Italy and the USA have reported rare cases of biological females carrying the SRY gene, challenging the traditional understanding of sex determination. What Determines the Sex of a Baby? Sex determination is the biological process that...

Budgetary Allocation For Scientific Research and Development (FY 25-26)

Context: The Union Budget 2025-26 includes significant allocations for scientific research and development. Reasons for Allocations for Scientific Research and Development Nuclear Energy Mission The government has allocated ₹20,000 crore for a Nuclear Energy Mission to support research and development...

Aero India 2025: India’s Premier Aerospace and Defense Exhibition

Context: The U.S. will showcase some of its most advanced military aircraft at Aero India 2025. About Aero India Aero India is Asia’s biggest aerospace and defence exhibition, held every two years in Bengaluru, India. It is organized by the...

What ails India’s Massive Diagnostics Sector?

Context: India's diagnostics sector is fast-growing but remains fragmented, under-regulated, and unevenly distributed. Facts Industry experts estimate that there are around 300,000 labs across the country, and this number is growing. Within the healthcare sector, diagnostics accounts for around 9%...

Technology And The Challenge Of Equitable Education

Context: Technology has revolutionized education but its full potential remains untapped for the underprivileged. What is Equitable Education? Equitable Education is a system designed to provide fair access, opportunities, and resources to all learners, no matter their background, socioeconomic status,...

India’s Voice Must Resonate in Global AI Conversations

Context: The International Network of AI Safety Institutes was inaugurated in November 2024 in San Francisco, U.S., following the Seoul Statement of Intent, under which nations pledged to collaborate on AI safety. The International Network of AI Safety Institutes aims...

A Green Signal for India to Assert its Health Leadership

Context: The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to position India as a leader in global healthcare and innovation through strategic initiatives. Key Budget Allocations and Announcements for Healthcare Total Healthcare Budget: ₹90,958 crore. Medical Education Expansion: 75,000 new medical seats to...