science and tech

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...

Tuberculosis (TB), Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Context: World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24th March annually. Indian Researchers have developed an indigenous, cost-effective and real-time LAMP (rt-LAMP) assay for early diagnosis of Tuberculosis. About rt-LAMP Assay rt-LAMP assay is a molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB)....

Silicon Photonics Enables Low-power AI Accelerator Platform

Context: Recently, scientists have created the first miniaturised laser directly on a silicon chip, marking a significant breakthrough in silicon photonics. What is Silicon Photonics? Silicon photonics is a technology that uses light (photons) instead of electricity (electrons) to carry...

Genome India Project (GIP), Aim and Significance

Context: The first phase of the Genome India Project is now complete. It has successfully catalogued the entire genome sequences of 10,000 individuals representing 83 diverse population groups from across India. About Genome India Project (GIP) Genome India Project is a government-led...

Biomass Satellite, Key Objectives and Payload

Context: The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch its Biomass mission on April 29, 2025, aboard the Vega C rocket. About Biomass Satellite Biomass Satellite is a European Space Agency (ESA) Earth observation satellite. It is the first satellite to...

Laser Weapon System, Advantages and Associated Challenges

Context: DRDO Successfully Tests Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) System. The system is fully indigenously designed and developed by DRDO. What are Laser Weapons? Laser weapons or DEWs are systems that use focused beams of light (laser) to damage, disable...

Vitamin D Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms and Health Risks

According to a recent report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), 1 in 5 Indians suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. About Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in maintaining...

GAURAV: Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB)

Context: DRDO has successfully conducted release trials of a long-range glide bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from a fighter aircraft. About Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) GAURAV Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) GAURAV is an air-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of...