Context Lead toxicity in India continues to remain a public health concern. Lead toxicity Lead is a highly toxic metal and a very strong poison. Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition which occurs when lead builds up …
What are micro LED Display MicroLED is a technology that helps a display to produce brighter and higher-contrast images that are not possible with other known technologies. It is an emerging flat-panel display technology consisting of arrays of microscopic LEDs …
Cancer Treatment The three major forms of treatment for any cancer are Surgery (removing the cancer), Radiotherapy (delivering ionising radiation to the tumour), Systemic therapy (administering medicines that act on the tumour). Surgery and radiotherapy have been refined significantly over …
Quantum mechanics It is a physical science dealing with the behaviour of matter and energy on the scale of atoms and subatomic particles/waves. Quantum mechanics is the foundation of several related disciplines including nanotechnology, condensed matter physics, quantum chemistry, structural …
Context Indo-Russian joint venture begins manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in U.P. India- Russia Joint venture The joint venture between India and Russia, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), has started producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh. The …
Context More than 140 experts and dignitaries have signed an open letter published by the Outer Space Institute (OSI) calling for both national and multilateral efforts to restrict uncontrolled re-entries. Stages of Rocket launch Rockets have multiple stages. Once a …
Context Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11) had recently been approved by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for cultivation in farmer fields, as a precursor to commercial cultivation. What is GM Crop? A genetically modified organism (GMO) or living modified organism …
Context The agriculture and allied sector play a critical role in rural livelihood, employment and national food security. Around 55-60 percent of its rural households depend primarily on agriculture for their livelihood. According to the Economic Survey (2021-22), the agriculture …