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Online Application Management System for Nai Roshni (OAMS) : Technology in Governance
Replies (3), Started: 08-24-2015, Last Reply: 01-6-2016 - georgeking
Governance is being shaped by technology. Discuss how the OAMS for the Nai Roshni scheme has revolutionised this policy initiative.
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NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar Mission: Aims and Objectives
Replies (0), Started: 09-9-2015, Last Reply: 10-3-2015 - No Replies
NISAR is the latest collaboration between NASA and ISRO. Discuss its aims and objectives.
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Gene Mapping of Human Embryo: Impact of Scientific Breakthrough
Replies (0), Started: 09-8-2015, Last Reply: 09-8-2015 - No Replies
Scientists have mapped genes activated in the first few days of fertilised human egg for the first time. Discuss the impact of this scientific breakthrough.
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DBT Pan IIT Centre for Bioenergy : First Virtual Centre Across IITs
Replies (0), Started: 09-7-2015, Last Reply: 09-7-2015 - No Replies
DBT has launched the DBT Pan IIT Centre for Bioenergy recently. Provide a brief overview of the centre’s goals.
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Smart National Common Mobility Card: Benefits
Replies (0), Started: 09-4-2015, Last Reply: 09-4-2015 - No Replies
Ministry of Urban Development has come out with the Smart National Common Mobility Card model to ensure efficient and seamless travelling. Discuss the benefits of this technology initiative.
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ISRO’s GSLV-6 Launch: Features
Replies (0), Started: 08-31-2015, Last Reply: 08-31-2015 - No Replies
ISRO has made its second successful GSLV launch using the indigenous cryogenic engine. Elaborate on this scientific and technological breakthrough, keeping the features of the GSAT-6 in mind.
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NIPER’s Scientific Breakthrough in Nano Crystal Medicine: Advantages
Replies (0), Started: 08-25-2015, Last Reply: 08-25-2015 - No Replies
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research/NIPER has conducted advanced research for generation of nano crystal based medicine, putting India in a select league of nations. Only US and Ireland currently have access to this medical technology, apart from India.
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SITE/Satellite Instructional Television Experiment: Overview
Replies (0), Started: 08-21-2015, Last Reply: 08-21-2015 - No Replies
Satellite Instructional Television Experiment marks India’s first attempt to use technology for education. SITE is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. Provide an overview of this educational technology initiative.
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LED: Benefits and Changing Energy Usage Patterns in India
Replies (0), Started: 08-20-2015, Last Reply: 08-20-2015 - No Replies
Science has the potential to solve all of mankind’s problems. Discuss the benefits of LED bulbs and how they are changing the patterns of energy usage in India
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Department of Agriculture and Cooperation’s e-Platform
Replies (0), Started: 08-19-2015, Last Reply: 08-19-2015 - No Replies
Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is increasing net returns of farmers through the creation of a unified market. Discuss how the e-platform is being used to integrate agri-markets across the nation.
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2015 US-India Cyber Dialogue: Impact on Cybersecurity & Digital Economy
Replies (0), Started: 08-18-2015, Last Reply: 08-18-2015 - No Replies
The 2015 US-India Cyber Dialogue was recently held. Discuss how this dialogue will increase international cyber security and promote the digital economy.
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DAE Contributions for Nuclear Energy: Overview
Replies (0), Started: 08-17-2015, Last Reply: 08-17-2015 - No Replies
DAE recently celebrated its Diamond Jubilee during August 2014-2015. Discuss the state of contributions by this department to the growing science of nuclear technology.
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Strengthening the Drug Regulatory System: Overview
Replies (0), Started: 08-14-2015, Last Reply: 08-14-2015 - No Replies
CCEA has recently given approval for strengthening the drug regulatory system at Centre and State level. Discuss.
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Advances in Agricultural Research: Overview
Replies (0), Started: 08-13-2015, Last Reply: 08-13-2015 - No Replies
ICAR has recently outlined its vision. Discuss the advances that have occurred in the field of agricultural research in recent times.
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Mobile App Disha: Major Highlights
Replies (0), Started: 08-12-2015, Last Reply: 08-12-2015 - No Replies
A new mobile app named Disha has recently been launched by the Telecom Ministry. Discuss its major highlights
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3D Printed Layered Structure: Details
Replies (0), Started: 08-7-2015, Last Reply: 08-7-2015 - No Replies
Scientists have recently discovered a 3D printed layered structure including neural cells for mimicking the structure of the brain tissue.
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National Medicinal Plants Board: Schemes Proposed
Replies (0), Started: 08-4-2015, Last Reply: 08-4-2015 - No Replies
National Medicinal Plants Board is an integral part of development of this sector. Discuss in the light of the schemes proposed by NMPB
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SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting) Lamp: Features
Replies (0), Started: 08-3-2015, Last Reply: 08-3-2015 - No Replies
Recently, a lamp which runs on glass and 2 tablespoons of salt was invented. Discuss the features of this scientific innovation.
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Closest Super Exoplanet: Scientific Implications of Discovery
Replies (0), Started: 08-3-2015, Last Reply: 08-3-2015 - No Replies
NASA astronomers have discovered the nearest rocky planet outside the solar system which is larger than earth. Discuss the scientific implications of this discovery.
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AI Arms Race: Perspective
Replies (0), Started: 07-31-2015, Last Reply: 07-31-2015 - No Replies
The AI arms race is steadily building up. Comment
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INSAT-3D: Main Highlights of this Satellite
Replies (0), Started: 07-30-2015, Last Reply: 07-30-2015 - No Replies
INSAT-3D which is India’s advanced weather satellite has completed 2 successful years in orbit according to ISRO. Provide the highlights of this satellite
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DNA Constituents and DNA Ambulance: Scientific Implications of Discovery
Replies (0), Started: 07-27-2015, Last Reply: 07-27-2015 - No Replies
DNA ambulance is the first discovery of its kind. Discuss what DNA constitutes and provide an overview of the scientific implications of this discovery.
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Jan Aushahdi Scheme: Highlights, Drawbacks and Modifications
Replies (0), Started: 07-23-2015, Last Reply: 07-23-2015 - No Replies
The Jan Aushadhi Scheme has been made available throughout the country. Discuss the highlights of this scheme, its drawbacks and modifications.
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First Indigenously Designed High Thrust Cryogenic Rocket Engine: Overview
Replies (0), Started: 07-22-2015, Last Reply: 07-22-2015 - No Replies
The first indigenously designed high thrust cryogenic rocket engine has recently been successfully tested by ISRO. Provide its overview.
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50 Trillion Trillion Trillion DNA on Earth: Overview of Discovery
Replies (0), Started: 07-21-2015, Last Reply: 07-21-2015 - No Replies
Scientists have recently estimated that 50 trillion trillion trillion DNA is contained on the earth. Provide an overview of this scientific discovery.
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Development of Mini Heart: Scientific Breakthrough
Replies (0), Started: 07-20-2015, Last Reply: 07-20-2015 - No Replies
Scientists from the US University of California have recently developed a mini heart on a microchip using human stem cells. Discuss the value of this scientific breakthrough.
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NASA’s New Horizons Probe: Discovering Pluto’s Secrets
Replies (0), Started: 07-20-2015, Last Reply: 07-20-2015 - No Replies
NASA’s New Horizons has discovered a massive mountain range with peaks as high as 11,000 feet above the surface on Pluto. What other discoveries has this probe made?
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Newly Discovered Particle Pentaquark: Properties
Replies (0), Started: 07-17-2015, Last Reply: 07-17-2015 - No Replies
Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider have discovered a new particle called pentaquark. Discuss its properties.
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GAGAN/GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation: Features
Replies (0), Started: 07-16-2015, Last Reply: 07-16-2015 - No Replies
Union Minister of Civil Aviation. P. A. Gajapathi Raju recently launched the GAGAN/GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation system. Discuss they key features of this augmented navigation system.
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Satellite Orbits and Overview of SLV, ASLV and PSLV
Replies (0), Started: 07-15-2015, Last Reply: 07-15-2015 - No Replies
PSLV XL 28 was recently launched with 5 UK satellites, marking the heaviest commercial load carried by ISRO to date. Name the different kinds of satellite orbits and how these are placed in orbit. Also provide an overview of the SLV, ASLV, GLSV and PSLV projects of ISRO.
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Development & Promotion of Clean Technology and Waste Minimisation Strategies
Replies (0), Started: 07-14-2015, Last Reply: 07-14-2015 - No Replies
Clean technologies are the way to sustainable development. Provide an overview of the scheme on 'Development and Promotion of Clean Technology and Waste Minimisation Strategies.'
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PSLV C-28: Highlights of Latest ISRO Launch
Replies (0), Started: 07-13-2015, Last Reply: 07-13-2015 - No Replies
The heaviest commercial launch of PSLV since it was conceived has recently been successfully accomplished. Give the highlights of this important scientific milestone.
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5 Star Family System: Landmark Scientific Discovery
Replies (0), Started: 07-10-2015, Last Reply: 07-10-2015 - No Replies
The first ever system of 5 stars bound to each other through gravity has recently been discovered by researchers. Provide an overview of this landmark scientific discovery.
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Quantum Dot Spectrometer for Smartphones: Innovative Invention
Replies (0), Started: 07-9-2015, Last Reply: 07-9-2015 - No Replies
MIT scientists have recently created a Quantum Dot Spectrometer which will fit inside a smartphone camera. Provide an overview of this new scientific invention
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mKisan Portal: Objectives and Features
Replies (0), Started: 07-8-2015, Last Reply: 07-8-2015 - No Replies
As per the TRAI May 2014 data, around 38 crore mobile telephone connections apart in rural areas, internet penetration rate is still very low in India. Mobile messaging has become an effective tool to reach farming communities. Discuss the value of the m-Kisan SMS portal for farmers at State and Central level.
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Indigenous Technologies Developed by C-DOT: Overview
Replies (0), Started: 07-6-2015, Last Reply: 07-6-2015 - No Replies
C-DOT has recently devised indigenous technologies to meet the needs of digital convergence in the rural and urban India. Discuss.
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Promotion of National Agricultural Market through ATIF : Features
Replies (0), Started: 07-6-2015, Last Reply: 07-6-2015 - No Replies
CCEA has recently approved the centre sector scheme for Promotion of National Agricultural Market through ATIF/Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund. Discuss the key features of this scheme.
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Digital India Week: Products and Projects Launched
Replies (0), Started: 07-3-2015, Last Reply: 07-3-2015 - No Replies
PM Narendra Modi has recently launched the Digital India Week. Discuss the projects and products rolled out or ready for deployment as part of this technology initiative.
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Role of Smart Technologies in Housing Infrastructure
Replies (0), Started: 07-3-2015, Last Reply: 07-3-2015 - No Replies
Smart technologies have an important role to play in building housing infrastructure. Elaborate
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Eco Friendly Biodegradable Herding Agent: Merits of Invention & Scientific Methods for Clearing Oil Spills
Replies (0), Started: 06-30-2015, Last Reply: 06-30-2015 - No Replies
Researchers have developed an environment friendly biodegradable green herding agent for cleaning up crude oil spills on the water. Discuss the merits of this scientific invention. Also discuss the different types of scientific methods which can be used for clearing up such spills.
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Extra Leap Second Added: Scientific Basis of Phenomenon
Replies (0), Started: 06-29-2015, Last Reply: 06-29-2015 - No Replies
A leap second will be added to the end of June 30,2015. Discuss the science behind this phenomenon.
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Medical Process Outsourcing/MPO in India : Growth
Replies (0), Started: 06-29-2015, Last Reply: 06-29-2015 - No Replies
Medical Process Outsourcing is a rapidly evolving field in India. Discuss.
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Sixth Extinction: Implications
Replies (0), Started: 06-26-2015, Last Reply: 06-26-2015 - No Replies
Many conservationists have held for years that a mass extinction event akin to the one that wiped out the dinosaurs is occurring as humans destroy natural habitats. A recent study found that the sixth extinction is prevalent on earth. Elaborate.
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Benefits of e-Payments
Replies (0), Started: 06-25-2015, Last Reply: 06-25-2015 - No Replies
GoI has recently incentivised e-payment or electronic transactions to curb black money. Technology has changed the way the world works and conducts transactions. Discuss the benefits of e-payments.
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Access to Social Media: Important Trends
Replies (0), Started: 06-24-2015, Last Reply: 06-24-2015 - No Replies
With the advent of technology, there has been a spurt in social media use in recent times. Discuss.
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Quasars: Uncovering a Scientific Mystery
Replies (0), Started: 06-23-2015, Last Reply: 06-23-2015 - No Replies
Researchers using Hubble Space Telescopes infrared vision have unearthed the mystery behind the early formative years of the brightest objects in the universe, namely quasars. Discuss the implications of this scientific finding. Also provide an overview of quasars
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World’s First Electric Passenger Aircraft: Features & Utility
Replies (0), Started: 06-23-2015, Last Reply: 06-23-2015 - No Replies
The world’s first electric passenger aircraft to gain an airworthiness certificate has recently been invented in China. Highlight the utility of this innovative invention.
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NOWCAST Insurance Portal and Weather Alert Service: Overview and Benefits
Replies (0), Started: 06-22-2015, Last Reply: 06-22-2015 - No Replies
Insurance Portal and Weather alert service NOWCAST has recently been launched for the welfare of farmers. Discuss the benefits of this scheme and provide an overview of it.
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Micro Air Vehicle Aerodynamics Research Tunnel (MART) : Benefits
Replies (0), Started: 06-19-2015, Last Reply: 06-19-2015 - No Replies
CSIR has just established a Micro Air Vehicle Aerodynamics Research Tunnel(MART) at National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). What are the features and benefits of this scientific innovation.
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World’s Thinnest Light Bulb: Importance of Innovative Invention
Replies (0), Started: 06-18-2015, Last Reply: 06-18-2015 - No Replies
Graphene, a carbon form is stronger than steel and more conductive than copper. It is also used for making the world’s thinnest light bulb. Highlight how this light bulb works and the importance of this unique invention.
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