Why in the news? The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its maiden meeting and approved the establishment of the world’s largest radio telescope. About SKAO Radio telescopes: A radio telescope is a specialized antenna and radio receiver used …
Tumour Tumours are groups of abnormal cells that form lumps or growths. They can start in any one of the trillions of cells in our bodies. Tumours grow and behave differently, depending on whether they are cancerous (malignant), non-cancerous (benign) …
What is a Biosensor? Biosensors are devices used to detect the presence or concentration of a biological analyte, such as a biomolecule, a biological structure or a microorganism. Biosensors consist of three parts: a component that recognizes the analyte and …
What is an auto chip? A monolithic integrated circuit (IC) also known as microchip, silicon chip, computer chip or chip is basically a miniaturized electronic circuit that consists mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components. Automotive semiconductor ICs …
Why in the news? Central government is pushing for MetroNeo Technology in the tier 2 and tier 3 cities in the recent budget. Nashik of Maharashtra will be the first city to adopt MetroNeo project. What is MetroNeo technology? The …
Why in News? Scientists have decoded how coronavirus quickly damages lung cells. How does it infect? Scientists have created one of the most comprehensive maps to date of the molecular activities that are triggered inside the lung cells at the …
Why in News? A new supercomputer in Wyoming, U.S., will rank among the world’s fastest and help study phenomena including climate change, severe weather, wildfires and solar flares. What is a supercomputer? A supercomputer is a computer with a high …
NEWS Worldwide including in the European Union and the United States, the antitrust investigations are going on the abuse of monopolistic power by the Big Tech firms, especially Facebook and Google. CONTEXT These investigations are being compared with the earlier …
Why in News? A new study published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science has now pointed out that India could experience more flash droughts by the end of this century. What are Flash Droughts? Flash droughts are those that occur …
Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has called for inputs from telecom companies and other industry experts on the sale and use of radio frequency spectrum over the next 10 years, including the 5G bands. What is …