Context Rare earth elements (REEs) are central to the new post-pandemic economic landscape: they underpin everything from advanced ballistics systems to industrial machinery and TV screens, contributing a total value of nearly $200 billion to the Indian economy. They are …
Context Despite policy measures to encourage women in science, social and institutional hurdles hinder their progress. Global Scenario According to the UN, less than 30 percent of researchers globally are women. Women are further provided with fewer research funds in …
What’s in the news? The Army Medical Corps (AMC) recently celebrated its 260th Raising Day. The AMC was established in 1764. The Corps has rendered selfless service to the country for centuries of progress, development, and sacrifice, both in combat …
Advances in Cancer Treatment The three major forms of treatment for any cancer are surgery (removing the cancer), radiotherapy (delivering ionising radiation to the tumour), and systemic therapy (administering medicines that act on the tumour). Surgery and radiotherapy have been …