Indian Neutrino Observatory Greenlit Despite Protests

Despite opposition by locals, the central government has greenlit the Indian Neutrino Observatory to be built in Theni in the south of Tamil Nadu. What is the India-based Neutrino Observatory Project? The India-based Neutrino Observatory Project is a multi-institutional project ..

What do you understand by mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)? Do you think there is a need to introduce MVNO in the Indian Telecom Market? Discuss.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) is an entity that does not have licensed telecom spectrum but still can provide wireless communications services. MVNO leases wireless capacity from a third-party mobile network operator (MNO) at wholesale rates and resells it to consumers at reduced ..

ISRO Successfully Launches 13 US Nano Satellites With CARTOSAT-3

ISRO has been India’s crowning glory for some time now. In December 2019, it once again proved its mettle by successfully launching Cartosat-3 and 13 nanosatellites, from Sriharikota. This is the 21st flight of PSLV in its XL configuration. What ..

To what extent, Chandrayaan-1 and Mars Orbitter Mission have been able to achieve their stated objectives? Discuss citing their tangible achievements.

Chandrayaan-I was India’s first mission to moon that was successfully launched on October 22, 2008. Stated objectives of the mission The mission aimed to: launch an indigenous spacecraft around the Moon using an Indian-made launch-vehicle conduct scientific experiments using on ..

What are Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)? Discuss the prospects and challenges of adoption of this technology in India.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have both internal combustion engine as well as an electric motor. These vehicles use rechargeable batteries to power an electric motor and use another fuel such as methanol or diesel to power an international combustion ..

In what circumstances and for what purpose, the Section 3(d) in the Indian Patent Law, 1970 was amended? Discuss its utility for Indian Patent Office while granting patents, particularly in pharmaceutical products.

The Indian Patent Law, 1970 was amended in 2005 brought significant changes which embraced product patent to several subjects of technology including food, micro-organisms, drugs, etc. It also made a noteworthy amendment in the form of section 3(d) which begun ..

Explore the key differences between Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Discuss the prospects and consequences of application of these technologies in manufacturing sector.

Differences between Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as science of making machine perform certain tasks which normally require human intelligence. On the other hand, Cognitive computing involves simulating machines with human thoughts thereby enabling them ..

Domestic internet and Data

Russia has recently tested a country wide alternative to the global internet. According to the test , users did not notice any changes. The country announced its plan to temporarily disconnect its internet as a part of its experiment of ..

What are perovskite solar cells? Explain why these cells are more efficient that conventional silicon solar cells.

Calcium titanium oxide (CaTiO3) is also known as Perovskite. Perovskite solar cell is a type of solar cell that contains perovskite structure compounds i.e. those having the same structure as that of a perovskite mineral. The most commonly used perovskite mineral ..

What are the pros and cons of using biogas to address India’s transportation needs? Suggest some ways to promote its adoption.

There has been an increased focus on biogas production all over the world owing to greater push for greener alternatives of fossil fuels. It is a renewable fuel that is produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste, primarily consisting of ..