Category: Science and Technology

The 22nd Law Commission has suggested the creation of a distinct and dedicated law for the trade secrets ecosystem in India.

The Genome India Project, the most extensive effort to sequence 10,000 genomes of the Indian population, has been completed, as announced by the Department of Biotechnology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently addressed a significant security flaw in its online portal. According to reports, this flaw had left the personal information of over 98 lakh directors of Indian companies exposed.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the interim Budget a corpus of rupees one lakh crore dedicated to providing interest-free loans for long-term financing or refinancing in research and innovation

The article emphasizes the significance of proficient science communication in India, illustrated by instances such as the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the distribution of COVID-19 information, and explores the emerging challenges and opportunities in the current scenario.

The article argues that the rapidly growing Indian online gaming industry needs strict regulation, since it has ramifications on financial, social and political sectors of India.

A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.

The government’s OTT oversight | The Hindu

In the patent landscape, including pharmaceutical patents, defining precise boundaries for patent protection is vital for communicating the granted rights of specific inventions to stakeholders. However, complications arise, especially with provisions like those in Section 3 of the Patent Act, necessitating focused clarification.

Indian military and defense organizations consider emerging technologies crucial, including artificial intelligence and cyber technology.

The surge in antimicrobial resistance serves as a stark reminder of the constraints within our current medical toolkit and holds the potential to undo a century of advancements in healthcare.