Science and Technology in Everyday Life

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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.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Sep, 2025

A question of perception, Pg II.

Neuroscience study reveals how brains perceive optical illusions through IC-encoders, integrating predictions to fill missing visual information.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Sep, 2025

Unseen labour, exploitation: the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence, Pg11

AI's rise hides exploitation: Underpaid 'ghost workers' in developing nations fuel AI, facing harsh conditions and ethical concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Sep, 2025

SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.

Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
15 Sep, 2025

What do SC guidelines say on DNA?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates DNA sample integrity guidelines for criminal cases, ensuring proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
15 Sep, 2025

Positioning India in an unruly world, Pg8

Article analyzes India's great power ambitions amidst US-China rivalry, emphasizing India's unique civilizational strengths and technological advancements.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
14 Sep, 2025

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
13 Sep, 2025

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Sep, 2025

AI-based app of AIIMS to help students avail counselling for mental health

AIIMS launches 'Never Alone' app using AI for student mental health, offering diagnosis and counselling via WhatsApp and QR code.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Sep, 2025

Scientists get best view of merging black holes

Scientists capture clearest gravitational waves from black hole merger 1.3 billion light-years away, validating Einstein and Hawking's theories.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
9 Sep, 2025

Are new neurons born in the adult human brain? Study revives debate, Pg2

Groundbreaking study reignites debate on adult neurogenesis, identifying neural progenitor cells in the adult human hippocampus using advanced sequencing techniques.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
8 Sep, 2025

Parrondo’s paradox, Pg2

Parrondo's paradox: Alternating losing strategies like cancer therapies (MTD & LDM) may yield winning outcomes, delaying resistance and preserving cells.

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