Applications of geo-spatial information
Geospatial information, which refers to data that is associated with specific geographic locations on Earth, has a wide range of applications across various domains. Here are some…
Role of IRNSS-NavIC programme on the satellite navigation system of India
QUES . Critically examine the role of IRNSS-NavIC programme on the satellite navigation system of India. HINTS: The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) or NavIC (Navigation…
Geographic Information System(GIS) – its elements and prospects in agriculture
QUES . What is a “Geographic Information System” (GIS)? Discuss its elements and prospects in agriculture. HINTS: A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool used…
Role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System
What are Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)? Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are unique engineered ecosystems that minimize environmental perturbation by reducing nutrient pollution discharge. They are indoor, tank-based…
Accelerometer – Definition , Working and Uses
What is an accelerometer? An accelerometer is an electromechanical device that measures acceleration forces. These forces may be static, like the constant force of gravity pulling at…
Why are millets a smart food?
Millets encompass a diverse group of cereals including pearl millet, proso millet, foxtail millet, barnyard, kodo, browntop, finger and Guinea millets, as well as fonio, sorghum (or…
Nutritional and health benefits of millet consumption
Millets are among the first plants to be domesticated and are considered “nutri-cereals” due to their high nutritional content. Millet’s health benefits are widely known: ֍Millets are…
Genetically Modified (GM) mustard – Barnase-barstar technology
Background Mustard flowers contain both male and female organs and the crop is pre-dominantly self-pollinating. Therefore, a pollination control mechanism is required to disallow self-pollination and encourage…
Cosmic Rays
What are cosmic rays? Cosmic rays are extremely high-energy subatomic particles – mostly protons and atomic nuclei accompanied by electromagnetic emissions – that move through space, eventually…
Quantum computing chip and associated challenges
Why in news? The computer and artifical intelligence technology giant IBM recently unveiled a new quantum computing chip and machine what it calls Quantum System Two, which…