science and tech

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...

Extremely Large Telescope, Scientific Objectives and Significance

Context: 60% Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope is completed. It is expected to make its first scientific observations by the end of 2028. About Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) ELT is an advanced ground-based astronomical observatory under construction in northern...

Artificial Intelligence in Education, Challenges and Solutions

Context: The World Economic Forum2024 in Davos focused on the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”, emphasizing the integration of humanity, nature, and AI. In the context of education, this theme presents transformative opportunities to reshape learning by combining intelligence...

AI-driven Genetic Testing, Benefits and Challenges

Context: As genetic information can be processed faster with Artificial Intelligence (AI), the amount of personal data going under the scanner increases the potential of plausible data security risks and leaks. About AI-Driven Genetic Testing AI-driven genetic testing refers to...

INSV Tarini Crosses Most Remote Part of Earth Point Nemo

Context: As part of the ongoing mission to circumnavigate the globe under the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II, two Indian Navy officers passed through Point Nemo. About Sagar Parikrama Mission Goals: To promote seamanship, maritime heritage and gender equality through a challenging...