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Lipids, Types, Structure and Examples

Context: According to a new study from the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (Hyderabad), lipids—fats in cells—also guide evolution by interacting closely with proteins, especially in cell membranes. What are Lipids? Lipids are fats that make up a major...

RNA-Based Antiviral for Deadly Agricultural Virus

Context: According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), plant pests and diseases destroy nearly 40% of the world’s annual crops, costing the global agricultural economy more than $220 billion. About Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) is one...

Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)

Context: ISRO has estimated that India’s wheat production from eight major wheat-producing states will reach 122.724 million tonnes as of March 31, 2025, by using advanced satellite-based remote sensing technologies. Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) Comprehensive Remote...

Perovskite Solar Cells, Objective and Challenges

Context: Researchers have developed a water-based recycling method for perovskite solar cells. About Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are a type of photovoltaic (PV) cell that utilises perovskite materials in their structure, which differs from traditional silicon-based...

Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS)

Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) is a land-based, anti-ship missile system developed by the U.S. Marine Corps to target and destroy enemy ships from coastal areas and islands. It gives small, mobile units...

K2-18b Exoplanet: Potential Biosignatures Detected

Recently, scientists have detected dimethyl sulphide (DMS) and dimethyl disulphide (DMDS) in the atmosphere of the K2-18b exoplanet. The detection was made by a research team from the University of Cambridge using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)....

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology and its Advantages

Context: Recently, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and IIT Bombay have initiated a pilot project to explore the implementation of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in Kerala. About Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology is a system where electric vehicles (EVs) can...

India’s First Full-Stack Quantum Computer by QpiAI

Context: Recently, a Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI has launched a full-stack quantum computer with 25 qubits. About QpiAI-Indus: Full-Stack Quantum Computer QpiAI-Indus is India’s first full-stack quantum system, integrating quantum hardware, software and AI-enhanced hybrid computing. Technical Specifications Qubit Count: 25...

What is Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?

Context: Google has recently launched Ironwood, its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU). About Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) designed exclusively for accelerating machine learning (ML) tasks, like deep learning. They are...

AI and its Regulation in India, Limitations and Gaps

Context: The governance and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have garnered significant global attention over the past year. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the branch of computer science concerned with developing machines that can complete tasks that...