How artificial intelligence is tackling mathematical problem-solving
Background – The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) AI’s Entry into IMO 2025 Stages of AI Mathematical Capability Development Broader Implications Ethical & Governance Challenges
What is the potential of biochar?
What is Biochar? Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security , Science ) What are the byproducts of biochar production? How can these byproducts generate electricity and fuels? How can biochar help the construction sector? Why is biochar underrepresented in carbon credit systems? How should large-scale adoption of biochar be enabled? Policy and Regulatory Measures: Research & Innovation: […]
NISAR will see with unprecedented fidelity
Mission Overview: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Technological Breakthroughs: Core Capabilities: Strategic and Scientific Relevance: Calibration Challenges & Innovations: Early Adopters Program: Commercial & Industrial Demand: International Collaboration & Diplomacy: Cost & Engineering Complexity: Future Prospects:
India launches NISAR satellite
Key Points Relevance : GS 3(Space , Science and Technology) What is NISAR? Joint Venture Technical Highlights Applications Mission Phases
Countdown on; NISAR satellite launch today
Launch Details: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology, Space) Key Features of NISAR: Applications: Collaborative Dimensions: Institutional Collaboration: Broader Implications:
How the fair use clause is being applied to generative AI
Context & Relevance Relevance : GS 3(IPR , Technology) Central Legal Issue Fair Use Doctrine – Four Factors Courts evaluate fair use claims based on: Case 1: Anthropic PBC (Claude LLM) Case 2: Meta (LLaMA LLM) Comparison: Anthropic vs Meta Factor Anthropic Meta Transformative Use Recognised Recognised Market Harm Downplayed Downplayed but noted future risks Illegal Sourcing […]
Redeeming India’s nuclear power promise
India’s Nuclear Energy Pivot: Budget 2025–26 at a Glance Focus Area Budget Announcements Installed Capacity Target of 100 GW by 2047 (from 8.18 GW today) Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) ₹20,000 crore allocated to develop 5 indigenous SMRs by 2033 Private Sector Entry Legislative reforms to allow private and foreign investment Legal Reforms Pending Amendments to Atomic Energy Act, […]
NISAR Mission
What is NISAR? Relevance : GS 3(Space , Science and Technology) Key Technological Features Applications of NISAR India–US Space Collaboration Milestone Linkages with National Missions and Goals Strategic & Policy Significance Forward Outlook
What have courts ruled with respect to AI and copyright?
Can AI Models Use Copyrighted Content for Training? Relevance : GS 3(IPR , AI Technology) Key U.S. Court Judgments (2025) Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence Bartz v. Anthropic Kadrey v. Meta Legal Distinction: Public Domain vs Copyrighted Content Criteria Public Domain Copyrighted Material Usage by AI Freely allowed Needs permission or fair use defence Ownership Issues […]
Searching for extraterrestrial life means asking the right questions first
Context & Recent Development Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Key Finding: “Absence of Evidence ≠ Evidence of Absence” Simulated Findings from the Study The Core Argument: Better Questions, Not Just Better Telescopes Technological Outlook: Next-Gen Missions Uncertainty in Observation: Acknowledging Limitations Broader Significance for Science and Policy Conclusion: A Shift in Scientific Mindset