5G cells to piggyback on poles and hoardings Subject : Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: To expedite the roll out of 5G, telecom operators in the country will leverage street furniture such as poles, advertisement hoardings and bus shelters for deploying low power base stations called ‘Small Cells’ that will […]
Geographical Indication Subject: Science and Technology Section: Intellectual Property rights Context: The first editions of India GI Fair, Khilona-India Toys & Games Fair, Maa Shishu and STEM Confex being held concurrently from 26th to 28th August 2022 at India Expo Centre & Mart Concept: What is a Geographical Indication? It is an indication […]
India poised to become next global SaaS capital, says EY-CII study Subject : Science and Technology Section: Computer Concept – SaaS is a way of delivering software applications over the internet when a customer requires them. Earlier, companies would have to install software in their clients’ localised hardware for them to use their applications. […]
Sulfuric acid: The next resource crisis that could stifle green tech and threaten food security Subject: Science and Technology Without sulfur in the form of , industries would struggle to produce the phosphorus fertilisers that raise farm yields or extract the essential metals used in everything from solar panels to electric car batteries. […]
Women in science Subject : Science and Technology Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing a dedicated scheme ‘Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)’ to ensure participation of women in the field of Science and Technology (S&T) through various gender enabling programmes. ‘Women Scientists Scheme (WOS)’ under WISE-KIRAN provides various opportunities to […]
What You Need to Know About Immunity Debt and How May It Affect Kids Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: Just when it felt like the resumption of regular life was on the horizon, parents are being warned of a new threat to their children’s health. Doctors have expressed concern that a […]
Vigyan Pragati Subject :Science and Technology Context: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi organized the release function of the Special issue of its Popular Science Hindi magazine “Vigyan Pragati” on 23 august 2022. Details: In the year 2022, this popular magazine of NIScPR has completed the glorious 70 […]
Alternative fuel technology Subject :Science and Technology Alternative fuels include gaseous fuels such as hydrogen, natural gas, and propane; alcohols such as ethanol, methanol, and butanol; vegetable and waste-derived oils; and electricity. These fuels may be used in a dedicated system that burns a single fuel, or in a mixed system with other […]
Covid-19 and Tomato flu show similar symptoms, know how to differentiate Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context : Amid the monkeypox outbreak and the probability of the fourth wave of COVID-19, a new virus “Tomato flu” or “Tomato fever” has become a cause of concern. Tomato Fever & Covid-19: Similarity and Differences […]
A toothy solution for stem cell harvesting Subject: Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: The bone marrow has till now been the single most common source of stem cells. However, other sources such as the umbilical cord or adipose tissue are being tapped too. New Research regenerative, or stem cell therapy Irrespective of […]