Copper Quality Control Order: A Step Towards ‘Atma Nirbharta‘ (Self-Sufficiency) To strengthen the quality control eco-system for the non-ferrous metals sector (including Copper) in the country, the Ministry of Mines notified the Copper (Quality Control) Order on 31 August 2023. This order, along with Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for Aluminium, Aluminium Alloys, and Nickel, willContinue reading “India’s New Copper Quality Control Order Explained”
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How Supercomputing is Transforming Research in India
Status Of The Advancement Of Super Computing In India The Department of Science and Technology (DST) jointly with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is implementing a National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) to create supercomputing infrastructure and related human resource development (HRD) in the country. Through NSM, the government has created 33 supercomputing systems withContinue reading “How Supercomputing is Transforming Research in India”
The Importance of Submarine Cables in Global Communication
Submarine telecommunication cables are the backbone of global connectivity, carrying nearly 99% of internet traffic and supporting vital sectors such as finance, government operations, healthcare, and education. However, with 150-200 faults reported annually, their resilience is crucial. Recognizing this, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) have launched the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience. This initiative brings together global experts to enhance cable protection, improve rapid recovery, and address growing threats. With India playing a significant role in the submarine cable network, this effort highlights the importance of safeguarding the infrastructure that keeps the world connected.
IISF 2024: Celebrating Science and Innovation in India
IISF 2024: A Commitment to a Science-Led Future for India The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) held at IIT Guwahati was started from November 30th and culminated on December 4th, 2024. The 4-day mega science festival featured 24 different events in which 7000 delegates and 45000 people including a large number of students participated.Continue reading “IISF 2024: Celebrating Science and Innovation in India”
Importance of the Lithosphere in Earth’s Ecosystem
Know your Science The lithosphere is the rigid, outermost layer of Earth, made up of the crust and the top part of the upper mantle. The term comes from the Greek words litho, meaning “stone”, and “sphere”. The lithosphere is the coolest and most rigid part of Earth. It’s a strong and elastic layer that sitsContinue reading “Importance of the Lithosphere in Earth’s Ecosystem”
The Science of Anticipating Fun for Well-Being
Science For Our Well-Being How can anticipating fun enrich humans? In 2020, scientists taught rats to drive tiny cars, and the animals loved it. (There is a fantastic video!) Now, the researchers have extended their work to show how anticipating a good time can ramp up rats’ capacity for joy. Preliminary results suggest that animalsContinue reading “The Science of Anticipating Fun for Well-Being”
Neutrinos Explained: How the Universe’s Smallest Particles Shape Physics?
A neutrino, denoted by the Greek letter ν, is an elementary particle that interacts via weak interaction and gravity. The neutrino is so named because it is electrically neutral and because its rest mass is so tiny (-ino) that it was long thought to be zero. The rest mass of the neutrino is muchContinue reading “Neutrinos Explained: How the Universe’s Smallest Particles Shape Physics?”