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SIPRI Report on Global Arms Producers

For Prelims: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Gaza, Ukraine, BrahMos, ASEAN, Akash Air...

21 Dec 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Indian Light Tank (ILT) Zorawar

Source: HT  The Indian Light Tank (ILT), also known as Zorawar, has successfully completed firing trials at an altitude of over...

17 Dec 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia

Source: TH  Indian scientists have developed a novel gene therapy for haemophilia A, offering a one-time treatment to replace frequent clotting...

13 Dec 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Ghost Guns and 3D Printing

Source: IE  Ghost guns are untraceable firearms assembled at home, often using kits or 3D-printed parts.  These weapons lack serial...

12 Dec 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

World Wildlife Conservation Day

Source: TH World Wildlife Conservation Day (4th December) serves as a reminder of India’s rich biodiversity and the urgent need for action to...

05 Dec 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Global Cooperation in Space Debris Management

For Prelims: Space Debris, Indian Space Research Organization, Kessler Syndrome, Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee.  For...

03 Dec 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Moiré Materials and Superconductivity

Source: TH Why in News? A recent Nature study found that moiré materials made from semiconductors can also be superconducting, a property...

29 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

MACE Telescope in Ladakh

Source: TH  Why in News?  Recently, the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope was inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh,...

28 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Building a Semiconductor Ecosystem in India

This editorial is based on “India, US semicon partnership on good wicket” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on...

27 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Cloud Seeding to Reduce Air Pollution

Source: HT  Why in News? Recently, the proposal for cloud seeding as a measure to combat air pollution in Delhi has gained attention due to...

26 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics

Source: HT Why in News?   Recently, the centenary of 'Bose-Einstein' statistics was celebrated, honouring Satyendra Nath Bose's...

25 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

Source: PIB  Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the Long Range...

18 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

NISAR Satellite

Source: DTE Why in News?  The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a collaborative effort between National Aeronautics and...

14 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

India's Carbon Market: A Green Leap Forward

This editorial is based on “Giving shape to India’s carbon credit mechanism” which was published in The Hindu on 12/11/2024. The...

12 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

3rd Indian Space Conclave and India’s First Analog Mission

For Prelims: Indian Space Research Organisation, Chandrayaan-3, Gaganyaan, European Union, New Space India Limited, National Aeronautics and Space...

12 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Namo Drone Didi

Source: PIB  Recently, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DoA&FW) launched the Namo Drone Didi Scheme, aiming to empower...

09 Nov 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Scaling Electric Vehicles in India

This editorial is based on “ The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push” which was published in The Hindu on...

30 Oct 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Outer Space: Innovation, Security, and Sustainability

This editorial is based on “Musk’s SpaceX has taken significant leaps in space exploration” which was published in Livemint on...

26 Oct 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Poor Performance of India in Science Nobel Prizes

For Prelims: Nobel Prize, CV Raman, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Padma Shri, Bharat Ratna, Nuclear Fusion Projects, Wireless Communication,...

21 Oct 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

iDEX Scheme

Source: IE The Ministry of Defence is seeking more funds to continue its iDEX scheme, a central sector scheme which started in 2021, as 90% of the...

18 Oct 2024 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology