Science and Technology in Everyday Life

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Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
3 Oct, 2025

How to safeguard India’s digital economy, Pg11

Cyber Frauds Surge: AI-driven monitoring and strict KYC norms are needed to safeguard India's digital economy from evolving cyber threats.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
3 Oct, 2025

ANRF’s SARAL to simplify scientific research papers, Pg14

ANRF launches SARAL, an AI-powered tool simplifying research papers; ₹1 lakh crore R&D scheme approved for private sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Oct, 2025

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Delhi's air quality forecasting shows 80% accuracy, but outdated data limits effectiveness, hindering proactive pollution control measures.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
1 Oct, 2025

Polar geoengineering could cause severe harm: scientists, PgII.

Scientists warn polar geoengineering schemes like aerosol injection and ocean fertilization pose severe environmental risks and are economically unviable.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Oct, 2025

Why is environmental surveillance important?, Pg10

ICMR to monitor 10 viruses across 50 cities using wastewater surveillance for early outbreak detection and public health planning.

Inclusive GrowthIndustrial RevolutionEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
29 Sep, 2025

An Engels’ pause in an AI-shaped world, Pg6

AI revolution may mirror 19th-century 'Engels' Pause,' widening inequality despite productivity gains, warranting proactive governance and policy interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
29 Sep, 2025

Norms for EV charging stations under PM E-DRIVE, Pg22.

Centre unveils PM E-DRIVE scheme, allocating ₹2,000 crore for 72,300 EV charging stations nationwide with tiered subsidy structure.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
28 Sep, 2025

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Sep, 2025

Artificial rain trials: Delhi govt., IIT-K sign MoU, Pg1

Delhi government partners with IIT Kanpur for cloud seeding trials, aiming to combat escalating air pollution through artificial rain.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Sep, 2025

Will AI fix India’s energy demand or will its own needs snowball?, PgII

AI's energy demands in India could surge to 4.5 GW by 2030, posing grid challenges despite efficiency gains.

Food Processing and Related IndustriesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
25 Sep, 2025

Scientists can tune the flavour of chocolates by tweaking microbes, PgII

Scientists discover how to fine-tune chocolate flavour by manipulating microbes during cocoa bean fermentation, paving way for controlled flavour profiles.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
25 Sep, 2025

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

Indian courts increasingly protect celebrity personality rights against misuse, balancing free speech with individual dignity in the digital age.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Sep, 2025

Cloud seeding trials likely in Oct-Nov, Pg 5.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding trials in October-November to combat winter pollution after DGCA clearance, using silver iodide.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
23 Sep, 2025

Physics of light-based computers could change the way AI works, PgII

Scientists explore light-based computing using optical fibers, achieving 93% accuracy in image recognition, potentially revolutionizing AI hardware speed.

Art FormsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Sep, 2025

The growing relevance of traditional medicine, Pg6

Traditional medicine market poised for $583B boom by 2025; India's AYUSH sector expands eight-fold, driving global recognition.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Sep, 2025

Is it feasible to blend isobutanol and diesel?, Pg 13.

The Union Transport Ministry and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) are studying the feasibility of blending isobutanol with diesel after ethanol–diesel blending attempts failed. This could help utilise India’s surplus biofuel production and contribute to emission reduction targets.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
19 Sep, 2025

How the DeepSeek-R1 AI model was taught to teach itself to reason, Pg13

DeepSeek-R1 AI model learns reasoning through reinforcement learning, achieving human-level performance in math and coding without human examples.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
18 Sep, 2025

Welfare at the mercy of the machine, Pg7

Facial Recognition Software (FRS) in Anganwadis raises concerns about dehumanization, dignity, and access to welfare for vulnerable communities.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
18 Sep, 2025

Upgrading Army radars, Pg 16.

Indian Army boosts air defense with advanced radar procurement after Pakistani drone breaches during Operation Sindoor, enhancing border security.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Sep, 2025

Securing valleys and slopes, Pg 12.

Himalayan states face climate-induced disasters; coordinated disaster response showcases tech adoption, but preparedness gaps demand citizen involvement and resilient infrastructure.

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