science and tech

What ails India’s Massive Diagnostics Sector?

Context: India's diagnostics sector is fast-growing but remains fragmented, under-regulated, and unevenly distributed. Facts Industry experts estimate that there are around 300,000 labs across the country, and this number is growing. Within the healthcare sector, diagnostics accounts for around 9%...

Technology And The Challenge Of Equitable Education

Context: Technology has revolutionized education but its full potential remains untapped for the underprivileged. What is Equitable Education? Equitable Education is a system designed to provide fair access, opportunities, and resources to all learners, no matter their background, socioeconomic status,...

India’s Voice Must Resonate in Global AI Conversations

Context: The International Network of AI Safety Institutes was inaugurated in November 2024 in San Francisco, U.S., following the Seoul Statement of Intent, under which nations pledged to collaborate on AI safety. The International Network of AI Safety Institutes aims...

A Green Signal for India to Assert its Health Leadership

Context: The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to position India as a leader in global healthcare and innovation through strategic initiatives. Key Budget Allocations and Announcements for Healthcare Total Healthcare Budget: ₹90,958 crore. Medical Education Expansion: 75,000 new medical seats to...

Extremely Large Telescope, Scientific Objectives and Significance

Context: 60% Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope is completed. It is expected to make its first scientific observations by the end of 2028. About Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) ELT is an advanced ground-based astronomical observatory under construction in northern...

Artificial Intelligence in Education, Challenges and Solutions

Context: The World Economic Forum2024 in Davos focused on the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”, emphasizing the integration of humanity, nature, and AI. In the context of education, this theme presents transformative opportunities to reshape learning by combining intelligence...

AI-driven Genetic Testing, Benefits and Challenges

Context: As genetic information can be processed faster with Artificial Intelligence (AI), the amount of personal data going under the scanner increases the potential of plausible data security risks and leaks. About AI-Driven Genetic Testing AI-driven genetic testing refers to...

INSV Tarini Crosses Most Remote Part of Earth Point Nemo

Context: As part of the ongoing mission to circumnavigate the globe under the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II, two Indian Navy officers passed through Point Nemo. About Sagar Parikrama Mission Goals: To promote seamanship, maritime heritage and gender equality through a challenging...

India’s Position in AI Race, Challenges and Solutions

Context: The emergence of DeepSeek as a cost-effective, high-performing open-source AI model has significant implications for India’s AI ecosystem, spanning AI application development, research, infrastructure, and policy. Global Implications of DeepSeek Disrupting US AI Dominance DeepSeek R1 challenges the US-led...

Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs), Types and Symptoms

Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) IRDs are a group of genetic conditions that can cause vision loss or blindness. They are caused by mutations in genes that control the function of the retina. Retinal diseases are disorders that affect the Prevalence...