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…
Visakhapatnam-class destroyer or Project-15 Bravo class, or Project-15B
The Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, also classified as the P-15 Bravo class, or simply P-15B, is a class of guided-missile destroyers currently being built for the Indian Navy (IN)….
Carbon fibers – Production , Advantages and Applications
Carbon fibers can be defined as fibers with a carbon content of 90% or above. Carbon fiber is a material that is made up of long, thin…
RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY- MEANING, PROCESS, REQUIREMENTS, STEPS AND USES
Genetic engineering may be defined as construction and utilisation of new DNA molecules that have been engineered by recombinant DNA techniques. The technique of genetic engineering is…
GENETIC DEFECTS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
Many people are born with and suffer from diseases such as sickle cell anaemia, haemophilia, severe combined immuno deficiency (SCID), and colour blindness. Such diseases are caused…
Gene Therapy- Definition, Types and Limitations
WHAT IS 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…
Fish and Health Benefits
Fisheries and Aquaculture have been considered as an important means of poverty elevation and food security besides promoting health and well being. Fish continue to be one…
DNA barcoding
What is DNA barcoding? DNA barcoding is the identification of a species by the characteristic sequence of a standard short section of DNA in its genome. How…
Green Hydrogen and its uses
Green hydrogen is made by using clean electricity from surplus renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to electrolyse water. Thus, green hydrogen is any…
Satellite Navigation System
A satellite navigation or satnav system is a system that uses satellites to provide autonomous geopositioning. A satellite navigation system with global coverage is termed global navigation…