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What is International Space Station? Why is the Space Station important?

The International Space Station is a large spacecraft. It orbits around Earth. It is a home where astronauts live. Features: The space station is also a science lab....

August 1, 2023

What is cloud seeding? How it can help in failing rainfall? Can cloud seeding help in mitigating climate change also? Discuss. ]

Cloud seeding is a weather modification techniques which spray Silver Iodide, Sodium Chloride, and Potassium Chloride. These particles provide a base for water vapor to condense, water vapor...

July 31, 2023

“The ministry of agriculture’s draft licensing guidelines released in May 2016 have adverse implications for Intellectual Property in seed and bio-tech industry. Examine.

The draft guidelines sought to regulate the price of Bt cotton seeds, and the terms of licensing of the technology to anyone interested in producing the seed. There...

July 27, 2023

What are the key disruptive trends of the so called Industry 4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution)? Discuss while highlighting the importance of innovation, Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data for Industry 4.0.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is also known as Industry 4.0. It is the automation process in the field of manufacturing and industries. The modern smart technology includes a...

July 25, 2023

The Bhim Aadhaar Pay system allows money transfers using biometrics even without phones. How does it work? What are main advantages of this payment system?

The BHIM Aadhaar platform and application seek to minimize the role of plastic cards and point of sale machines, which hitherto are believed to be essential for cashless...

July 23, 2023

Differentiate between biologics, biosimilars and generics.

In broad categorization, most medicines can be divided into two segments: drugs and biologics. Drugs are small-molecule chemical compounds. Since they are synthesized from chemicals they do have...

July 21, 2023

Explain the cashless transaction mechanisms by (1) Bharat QR Code (2) UPI based banking applications.

Bharat QR Code Bharat QR Code is a payment mechanism by which a matrix bar code is generated which contains information about a particular link or item. The...

July 20, 2023

Define Data portability. Keeping in view the new European Law on data portability, discuss the relevance and potential of such law in India.

In the simplest sense, Data portability means portability of data from one platform to another platform, thus facilitating interoperability. The logic is that users should be able to...

July 20, 2023

What is the so called missile programme of North Korea? While explaining the international concerns regarding its recent missile launch using solid fuel technology, discuss reactions of the international community regarding the same.

In the past 13 months, North Korea has completed two nuclear tests and has launched more than 20 ballistic missiles. North Korea has approximately 1,000 missiles of varying...

July 19, 2023

Highlight the multifaceted role played by ISRO in diversified developmental activities of the nation apart from its core work of launching satellites.

ISRO was established in the 1950s, as the spearhead of the Indian Space Program. In recent years, it has played a multifaceted role for the development of nation....

July 19, 2023

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