Difference between plant and animal cells
Cells are the smallest unit of life and the building blocks for all organisms. All life on Earth is made from cells. Without cells, there can be…
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India
What is a Pneumococcal vaccine? Pneumococcal vaccines are vaccines against the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Their use can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. There are…
Germline gene therapy
Gene Therapy may be defined as a technique in which a patient (sufferer) is given healthy genes to replace the defective ones inherited from the parents, or…
Applications of Drones
Drone is a robotic flying device that can be controlled remotely or operate autonomously through software-controlled flight plans embedded in its systems. Initially associated primarily with military…
Carbon nanotube : Properties and Applications
A carbon nanotube (CNT) is a tube made of carbon with a diameter in the nanometre range (nanoscale). They are one of the allotropes of carbon. Carbon…
Bharatiya Antariksha Station’ (BAS) by 2035 : the challenges ahead
India has its eye on the goal of setting up the ‘Bharatiya Antariksha Station’ (BAS) by 2035, and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040….
India plans to have its own space station by 2035
QUES . What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? UPSC 2019 GS MAINS PAPER 3. 150…
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…