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India’s Nuclear Energy Laws, Legal Provisions and Amendment

India aims to scale up its nuclear energy capacity from 8 GW to 100 GW by 2047 to meet clean energy goals. For this, it is considering amending its nuclear laws — the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA),...

Astatine Element: General Properties and its Uses

Context: The University of Jyväskylä in Finland has recently detected and successfully measured the half-life of the heaviest known proton-emitting isotope of astatine, ¹⁸⁸At. About Astatine Element General Properties Symbol & Atomic Number: At, atomic number 85 Category: Halogen group...

Measles Disease: Transmission, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Context: The United States is currently facing a resurgence of Measles with 1046 confirmed cases. About Measles Disease Measles is caused by the measles virus (genus Morbillivirus), transmitted via respiratory droplets and airborne particles. It can linger in the air...

Biobank to Preserve DNA of Species and its Importance

Context: Delhi zoo to set up an on-site wildlife biobank to preserve DNA of endangered species. Biobank to Preserve DNA of Species A species DNA biobank (also called a wildlife or conservation biobank)—sometimes referred to as a Frozen Zoo or...

India’s First Indigenous Polar Research Vehicle (PRV) and its Significance

Context: India will design and build the first-ever indigenous Patrol Vessel (PRV) by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in collaboration with Norway. What is a Polar Research Vehicle (PRV)? A Polar Research Vehicle (PRV) is a specially designed ship built to carry...

Dark Factories: Key Advantages, Challenges and Limitations

Context: In the TCS Annual Report for FY2025, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran emphasized a significant transformation in IT and business services, marked by a move toward autonomous operations powered by AI agents and robotics, paving the way for the...

Oreshnik Missile: Russia’s Hypersonic Nuclear-Capable Weapon Explained

The RS-26 “Oreshnik” missile has emerged as one of Russia’s most advanced and controversial strategic weapons in recent years. Touted as a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile system, the Oreshnik is part of Russia's broader military modernization program aimed at countering NATO...

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Engine, Design, and Performance Overview

The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is India’s indigenously developed multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). As a cornerstone of India’s defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative,...

Dark Patterns: Definition, Legal Status, Examples and Global Laws

Context: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued notices to 11 companies for using dark patterns, violating its 2023 guidelines. What Are Dark Patterns? A dark pattern is a user interface that has been crafted to trick or manipulate users...

Kashmir University Researchers Create India’s First Gene Edited SHEEP

Context: Researchers at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar, have created India’s first gene-edited sheep. India's First Gene Edited SHEEP Utilised CRISPR-Cas9 technology to edit the myostatin gene, which regulates muscle growth. Result: 30% increase in muscle...