"Genetic sequencing is the future of medicine."Evaluate.

Genetic Sequencing includes DNA sequencing as well as whole genome sequencing (WGS). While DNA sequencing technique is used to determine the nucleotide sequence of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), whole genome sequencing is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of ..

What are various tools and techniques deployed by ISRO for land degradation assessment in the country? Discuss the steps taken by the government in past years to combat desertification in the country.

In order to monitor and assess degraded land in the country, ISRO uses Remote Sensing Satellites and Geographical Information System (GIS). These techniques involve effective capturing of data and digital mapping. They are cost effective methods for determining the Land ..

What are different types of small satellites based on their size? Discuss the multiple advantages that small satellites offer over the conventional ones.

Small satellites are also called miniature satellites. These are of low mass & size, usually less than 500kg. They provide an alternative to larger conventional ones. These are used for earth observation, communication, weather assessment, navigation and disaster management. Based ..

Differentiate between asteroids and minor planets. While enumerating three minor planets, discuss their significance.

Asteroids are chunks of rocks in the space which orbit around the Sun. Asteroids are of different kinds: Asteroids of inner solar system – minor planets. Asteroids of outer solar system – Distant minor planets. Large asteroids – Planetoids. Minor ..

Elucidate the technical and ethical issues around Gene Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy and Synthetic Biology.

Gene Therapy Gene therapy is a technique that involves insertion of genes into an individual’s cells and tissues to treat or prevent disease. Technical and ethical issues Immune responses to viral vectors pose one of the major technical concerns to gene ..

Differentiate between 4G and 5G technologies while throwing light upon current challenges towards adoption of 5G Wireless technology in India.

Indian Standards for 5G have still not been finalised and are expected to be ready by 2018. The government has plans to roll out the technology after 2022. The upcoming 5G Wireless technology is different from current 4G technology in many aspects. ..

Discuss the objectives and major achievements of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) since its formation.

Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) one of the principal science organisations of india . Kolkata as its headquarters .Established in 1914 Founding fathers of ISCA like -sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, and two british chemists,namely ,professor J.L simonsen and professor. P.S Macmohans ..

Electric vehicles are neither cost effective nor sustainable. Discuss critically.

With an aim to increase the number of clean vehicles on Indian roads, government came up with an initiative called FAME India (faster adoption and manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles in India). The completion of phase I of this ..

Drone Based Aerial Mapping of India: Need, Drawbacks and Issues

The Survey of India is all set to use drone imaging to create ultra-high resolution spatial and topographic map of India. This is the biggest endeavor in mapping the country since the Great Trigonometric Survey undertaken back in the 1800s, ..

Relevance of Space Force

Space force has been established by the United States to effectively organise the interests of US in space. It is the new branch of military since the launch of the Air Force since 1947. This move gains importance as it ..