Social media platforms and encrypted messaging services present significant security challenges due to their potential use in spreading misinformation, organizing […]
Category Archives: Science & Technology
What are Asteroids? Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the Asteroid Belt between Mars […]
Disaster Management, Science & Technology, Technology, UPSC
Q.15. The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]
The global shortage of clean and safe freshwater is a well-documented crisis. Here are key data points that highlight the […]
GS P6 (Economy, Geography, Environment...), Science & Technology, Technology, UPSC
Q.6. What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards? [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]
Technology for Electronic Toll Collection on Highways The technology primarily used for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) on highways is Radio […]
India has witnessed a rapid transformation in recent years, largely driven by advancements in science and technology. These developments have […]
India has significant potential for solar energy due to a combination of geographical, environmental, economic, and policy factors. Here are […]
Understanding Cryonics Cryonics is the practice of preserving individuals who have died from a legal and medical standpoint, at very […]
Why in News?: On 11th May, 2024, Richard Rick Slayman (American), the first recipient of a pig kidney transplant, died […]
AWIP, GS P6 (Economy, Geography, Environment...), Science & Technology
Q. Discuss the significance of the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative in the context of India’s defense sector. How does iDEX contribute to the indigenization of defense technology, and what challenges does it face in achieving its objectives? Provide examples to illustrate your answer.
Why in news: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence, signed the landmark 350th contract in New […]
Introduction to India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) represents a robust framework designed to enhance digital […]
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