science and tech

Fibre Optic Cables, Uses, Types, Components, Working

Context: With advancements in quantum optics and fibre optic communication, we are on the brink of a new technological era. What is an Optical Fibre? Optical fibres, composed of extremely thin cylindrical glass strands, are capable of transmitting various forms...

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 9th NATPOLREX Exercise 2023

Context: The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard off Vadinar, Gujarat. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join NATPOLREX Exercise 2023 Overview NATPOLREX Exercise 2023 Overview Nature of NATPOLREX Exercise This is a...

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Mission, Location

Context: NASA has launched the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE). Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is NASA's innovative experiment aimed at studying the interactions between Earth's atmospheric weather and space weather. This investigation is a key part of...

International Space Station, 25 years of History and Future

Context: 20th November marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the International Space Station (ISS), the largest man-made object in the solar system. The International Space Station (ISS) silently orbits Earth 16 times every 24 hours, navigating through 16...

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023, Reasons, Impact

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2023 The World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week takes place from November 18-24 every year. This week is a time to raise awareness of the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to encourage the use of...

Artificial Rain in Delhi and Cloud Seeding, Advantages, Disadvantages 

Artificial rain, or cloud seeding, is a weather modification method that induces precipitation by introducing substances into clouds. Common agents like silver iodide or solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) are utilized. Silver iodide particles function as artificial condensation nuclei, promoting...

Nanotechnology Research in India, Applications and Challenges

Nanotechnology research in India began in 2001 with the NanoScience and Technology Initiative (NSTI), funded with Rs. 60 crores. The 2007-launched Nano Mission, backed by Rs. 1,000 crores, aimed to boost basic nanotechnology research and infrastructure. The Nanotechnology Initiatives Division...

National IPR Policy 2016, Objectives, Features and Benefits 

The National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy of 2016 in India aimed to promote innovation and creativity through a balanced IPR framework. It focused on enhancing awareness, strengthening legal mechanisms, establishing a single-window clearance system, and encouraging commercialization of intellectual...

Machine Learning, Features, Benefits and Challenges

Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that helps build AI-driven applications. It's a branch of computer science that uses data and algorithms to imitate how humans learn. Machine learning enables robots to study data, learn from it,...

Basics of Nanotechnology, Applications, Advantages and Challenges 

Nanotechnology is a field of science and technology that involves the manipulation and control of matter at the nanoscale, typically within the range of 1 to 100 nanometers. At this scale, unique properties and behaviours emerge that are not present...