What is fibre optics? What advantages does it offer in telecommunications? Elaborate.

Fibre Optics is a branch of Physics dealing with principle of Internal reflection and its applications in various fields. Fibre optics technology enters high energy light waves in optical fibres, a hollow thread with efficient reflective inner surface, at the ..

What are artificial moon plans of China?

China is planning an artificial moon over the city of Chengdu, in Sichuan province, by 2020. The aim of this initiative is to provide an alternative means of street lighting and save on electricity. How it is being done? The ..

China has finally laid down the Gene Editing Rules. What is the significance of the same?

China has finally agreed with the world scientific community in terms of genetic engineering technology. China had conducted twin experiments to make babies immune to HIV infection by making use of an untested gene editing tool for modifying a particular ..

Do you think Chandrayaan-2 mission will offer better insights than the first one?

Chandrayaan-2 mission has taken a long time to materialize. ISRO or the Indian Space Research Organization has finally announced the date of Chandrayaan-2 mission to moon on July 15, 2019. The lander and rover will finally touch the surface of ..

Enumerate types of clean coal technologies and the challenges associated with their adoption.

The clean coal technologies minimize the harmful effluents from coal burning like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, heavy metals and make it comparatively less polluting for the environment. Types of clean coal technologies: Conversion to syngas – anaerobic combustion yields syngas ..

What is a cryogenic engine? Discuss its significance in India’s space programme.

Cryogenic means low temperature. Cryogenic engines are highly efficient liquid propellant engines. They use liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen as the propellant. Oxygen can be kept in liquid state at below -1830 C temperature, while hydrogen requires temperature below -253°C ..

Discuss the significance of GSLV in space research.

On April 18, 2001, ISRO launched the GSLV, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle successfully from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This GSLV carried the GSAT – Geosynchronous Satellite of 1540 kg of weight and put it in Geo Stationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). The ..

The increasing use of Artificial technology to imitate the voices of people and also manipulate the appearance also rise doubts about its potential mis-use. Comment.

Technology has entered all facets of human endeavour as there is increased use of machine-learning and artificial intelligence. These technologies power most of the devices in use today like smartphones, Internet of Things like voice assistants, cameras, etc. AI has ..