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What are the findings of the NASA study on the Arctic permafrost?

Permafrost is soil that has remained frozen for years or centuries under topsoil. It contains carbon-rich organic material, such as leaves, that froze without decaying. As rising Arctic...

March 18, 2023

What is Cold Atom Laboratory? Discuss its role and functions.

The Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) is a facility built by NASA that has been designed to fly onto the International Space Station (ISS). Roles and Functions Achieving very...

March 18, 2023

Bring out the key differences between two types of services — standard positioning service and restricted service to be provided by NavIC.

India launched its own navigation service known as NAVIC (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). It consists of constellation of seven satellites. NAVIC will provide two levels of service,...

March 18, 2023

How nanotechnology can aid in development of agriculture?

Nanotechnology refers to the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.  The application of nanomaterial’s in agriculture include plant protection products, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization, and increase yields through optimized nutrient...

March 14, 2023

With almost 70% of the Defence equipment still being imported, the goal of self reliance is distant dream in our country. What steps do you suggest towards self reliance in Defence production? Discuss.

Indigenous defence production is the essential component of long term strategic planning of a country. The heavy reliance on imports for defence is not only disturbing from the...

March 13, 2023

ISROs success in space can provide tangible benefits to Indian agriculture. Discuss.

ISRO has carved out a niche for itself as a global superpower in space. The success of ISRO can aid in growth of agriculture by:  Metrological data ISROs...

March 12, 2023

While highlighting its key functions and benefits, discuss how the recently launched South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite will touch the lives of ordinary people living in South Asia? Are there any strategic objectives for India also towards launching this satellite?

South Asian Geostationary Communication Satellite was launched by Indian space agency ISRO for SAARC region. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will use the services from...

March 12, 2023

Core Catcher in a Nuclear Reactor

Moscow based Rosatom state corporation has installed a core catcher or a core melt installation device at the Unit 3 of Kundakulam Nuclear Power Plant at Tamil Nadu....

March 9, 2023

RFID Technology & its Applications

RFID stands for ‘Radio-frequency identification’ where digital data is encoded in RFID tags or smart labels which is captured by a reader. It is similar to barcoding where...

March 6, 2023

Discuss the potential of digital technologies in bringing structural changes in world economy. In the light of these disruptions, do you agree with the view that reports of end of globalization are highly exaggerated? Opine.

Globalization has led to the integration of national economies into a global market. Access to global products, the transformation of business technologies, and reducing trade and travel barriers...

March 5, 2023