Context Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time What is piezoelectric effect In the piezoelectric effect, a body develops an electric current when it is squeezed. Quartz is the most famous piezoelectric crystal Such crystals are also …
Context The Indian Patent Office rejected an application by pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to extend its patent on the drug bedaquiline beyond July 2023. What is TB TB is an infection of the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the …
Context India’s space programme received a major boost recently when the ISRO’s Small Satellite Vehicle (SSLV-D2) lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. About SSLV SSLV is the new small satellite launch vehicle developed by ISRO to …
What is it? It is an initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in collaboration with ISRO, DRDO, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Indian Navy. …
About the Scheme The “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” scheme is an umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The O-SMART scheme encompassing oceanographic research activities is being implemented with the objectives for providing forecast and …
What is Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence leverages computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human mind It also encompasses sub-fields of machine learning and deep learning, which are frequently mentioned in conjunction with artificial intelligence. …
What are bio computers Biocomputers are technology where brain cultures grown in the lab are coupled to real-world sensors and input/output devices. The scientists expect the technology to harness the processing power of the brain and understand the biological basis …
About Digi Yatra is a biometric boarding system using Facial Recognition Technology to provide a seamless and hassle-free experience for passengers at airports. It enhances passenger experience by eliminating the need for verification of ticket and ID at multiple touchpoints …
Context In an astonishing feat of metrology, physicists recently reported measuring the electron’s magnetic moment with a precision of 0.13 parts per trillion (ppt). The resulting measurement is 2.2 times more accurate than the previous best, recorded 14 years ago. …