Learning from the CHIPS Act of the U.S. Subject :Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT What is the CHIPS Act and its significance? The CHIPS Act (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act) was enacted in 2022 in the U.S., allocating $52.7 billion over five years to boost American semiconductor […]
India Defence Ministry to replace Microsoft OS with Maya Subject :Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Background and Motivation Rising cyber and malware attacks on defense and critical infrastructure. The decision to replace Microsoft OS with indigenous “Maya” OS to counter threats. Operating System: An operating system (OS) is software that manages […]
How to check if a material is a superconductor Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction In recent news, South Korean researchers claim to have discovered LK-99, a potential room-temperature superconductor, which could revolutionize various industries. However, independent verification is required before confirming its legitimacy. Identifying a Room-Temperature Superconductor To establish LK-99 as […]
Supernovae – the universe’s engines Subject: Science and technology Section: Space science What is a supernova, and how does it occur? A supernova is a cataclysmic explosion of a massive star, releasing an enormous amount of energy and radiation. It occurs when a star exhausts its nuclear fuel, leading to a sudden gravitational […]
Why did Meta block Canada’s access to news reports? Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: On August 1st, Meta announced it would block Canadians from posting news on Facebook and Instagram, in response to Canada’s Online News Act that came into effect on July 22nd. Why did Meta block Canadian […]
Starlink: Why the new sovereign of low-earth orbit is bad news Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: In January 2023, images circulated on Russian Telegram channels revealed a Ukrainian drone equipped with a modified Starlink dish, enabling remote control for tasks like surveillance and military coordination. Space-Based Internet Space-based internet […]
The science behind a nuclear bomb Subject :Science and Technology Section: Nuclear science Context: On 6 August 1945 World’s deadliest bomb hit Japan: Carries blast power of 20,000 tons of TNT. At the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, the only country to have suffered a nuclear strike, pushed for a world without nuclear […]
In TB detection, smear microscopy’s share still holds sway Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: According to the WHO Global TB report 2022, over 40% of 10.6 million people globally who developed TB in 2021 were not diagnosed. India along with Indonesia and the Philippines accounted for a 67% drop in the […]
Will a nuclear-powered rocket cut travel time to Mars by half? Subject :Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: NASA and DARPA selected Lockheed Martin to design, build, and test a propulsion system for speeding astronauts to Mars. What is the purpose of the DRACO program announced by NASA and DARPA? The purpose […]