science and tech

National Space Day 2024, India’s First National Space Day

On August 23, 2024, India celebrates its first-ever National Space Day, marking a momentous occasion in the country’s history. Exactly one year ago, on August 23, 2023, India's space mission reached a groundbreaking milestone when the Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Vikram Lander...

India AI Mission: Transforming India into a Global AI Powerhouse

The Government of India has embarked on an ambitious journey to establish the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) through the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative, which was unveiled by the Prime Minister at the GPAI (Global Partnership...

Dark Oxygen and Deep Sea Mining

Context: A study conducted in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) has revealed a previously unknown process producing oxygen in the deep ocean. More in News Polymetallic nodules are economically viable when their concentration exceeds 10 kg per square metre. They contain...

Axiom 4 Mission: India’s Step Towards New Horizons in Space

Context: India has shortlisted two astronaut-designates to the International Space Station for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission. Axiom-4 Mission It is the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Duration of the mission: 14 days. Launch Site: Kennedy Space...

CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing, Key Components, Applications, Challenges

Context: Scientists from the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, have developed an enhanced genome-editing system that can modify DNA more precisely and more efficiently than existing CRISPR-based technologies. More in News Researchers modified amino acids in FnCas9...

Defence Acquisition Council in India, Members, Functions, Challenges

Context: Defence Acquisition Council reviewed and approved amendments to the procurement deal for 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics, USA. More in News The amendments are primarily focused on increasing the indigenous content and other related aspects...

Centre allocates ₹1000Cr venture fund to boost Space Economy in India

Context: In the recent Budget 2024, the Finance minister announced Rs.1000 crore venture capital to fund the space economy. Space Economy The space economy refers to the broad range of activities and the use of resources that create value and...

Electroencephalography (EEG), Advantages, Applications and Limitations

Context: This year marks the centenary of the first human EEG. What is Electroencephalography (EEG)? Electroencephalography (EEG) is a diagnostic method used to record electrical activity in the brain via electrodes placed on the scalp. It is a vital tool...

IIT-M Team Made Mineral Nanoparticles with Water Droplets

Context: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) have unveiled a method to break down common minerals into nanoparticles using water microdroplets. Microdroplets and Its Significance Microdroplets are tiny water droplets, a thousandth the size of a raindrop....

ISRO’s plans to venture into Planetary Defence System

Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shown interest in exploring the asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth at a distance of 32,000 km in 2029. About Apophis Discovery and Initial Threat: Apophis was discovered in 2004...