science and tech

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...

Why Satellite Space Junk may be bad news for Environment

What is Space Debris? Space debris, also known as space junk, refers to man-made objects that are no longer operational and orbit Earth. These objects include defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, fragments from spacecraft collisions, and other discarded hardware from...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Recommendations for Future Actions

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines. This means that the medicines, such as antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, become ineffective in treating infections. As a result,...

Big Tech Companies Influence on AI

Countries like India are taking steps to democratise AI development by investing in sovereign cloud infrastructure, creating open data platforms, and supporting local startups. However, these initiatives may not be sufficient to counteract Big Tech's dominance. Challenges of Big Tech...

ISRO to develop New Algorithms on Farm Fire Data

ISRO to develop New Algorithms on Farm Fire Data Recently the Union Minister for S&T launched India’s first AI Data Bank during the 7th Edition of the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet. Its aim is to provide high-quality, diverse datasets to...