ExoMiner++: Planet Spotter
Context and Significance Relevance What is ExoMiner++? Evolution from ExoMiner How ExoMiner++ Works ? Transit Detection Method Filtering False Positives Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) Transparency in Decision-Making Scientific Utility Performance and Discoveries Scale and Efficiency Open Science and Collaboration Open-Source Release Future Mission Integration Broader Scientific and Technological Implications Challenges and Limitations Way Forward
India Has Most Road Accident Deaths in the World
Context and Significance Relevance Scale of the Road Safety Crisis in India Data and Global Comparison What Are ‘Talking Cars’? (V2X Technology) Concept and Components How V2X Systems Work ? Technical Architecture Government Initiative in India Policy and Institutional Framework Expected Benefits of V2X Adoption Road Safety Outcomes Traffic and Environmental Benefits International Experience Global […]
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Technology
Why in News? Rising Highway Accidents and Tech-Based Solutions Relevance India’s Road Safety Context Scale of the Problem Visibility-Related Risks What is Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Technology? Core Concept Communication Range How V2V Technology Works Onboard Communication Units Data Exchanged Driver Alerts and Safety Outcomes Real-Time Warnings : Crash Prevention Mechanism Technology Stack Behind V2V Communication Protocols […]
Reusable Rockets and the Commercial Space Revolution
Global Space Economy: Structural Shift From State-led to Commercial-led Space Cost and Cadence Transformation Relevance Economics of Space Missions Human vs Satellite Missions Payload Efficiency Constraints Why Rockets Use Multiple Stages ? Staging as an Engineering Solution Traditional Expendable Architecture Reusability: The Game-Changer SpaceX’s Technological Breakthrough Demonstrated Success Towards Full Reusability Next-generation Systems Global Developments […]
Spy Satellites: Next Frontier for India’s Spacetech Startups
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology GS III – Internal Security Key Data & Facts India’s Space Economy Private Space Revenue Global Context Why Spy Satellites Are Attractive to Startups ? 1. Assured Demand (Defence Contracts) 2. Faster Revenue Realisation Key shift: from “data-selling” to “service contracts” 3. Technological Readiness Key Indian Startups (Startups increasingly integrating defence […]
NASA’s First Medical Evacuation from ISS
Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology Key Facts Technological & Operational Analysis 1. Human Spaceflight Risk Management Signals transition from experimental to operational reliability in long-duration missions. 2. Role of SpaceX (PPP Model) 3. ISS as a Living Laboratory Governance & Institutional Dimension Inter-Agency Coordination Example of whole-of-system crisis response. Ethical & Legal Dimensions Medical Privacy in […]
What is Futuristic Marine and Space Biotechnology?
Core Concept Relevance Marine Biotechnology Space Biotechnology Global Landscape European Union China United States Why Does India Need Marine & Space Biotechnology? Natural Endowments Strategic Rationale Where Does India Stand Today? Marine Biotechnology Space Biotechnology Why Are These “Futuristic” Frontiers? Strategic Characteristics Key Challenges for India Way Forward Strategic Interventions Prelims Pointers
Two Consecutive PSLV Failures
Context & Why in News ? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology PSLV at a Glance Failure History Snapshot Technical Analysis Why PS3 Matters ? Possible Technical Causes Strategic Science & Technology Ecosystem Perspective Comparative Insight Way Forward
PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission
Why in News? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology GS III – Security Basics: What is PSLV? PSLV Variants Mission Profile: PSLV-C62 Primary Payload: EOS-N1 Co-Passenger Satellites: Key Features What is Special About This Mission? 1. Commercialisation via NSIL 2. Start-up & Academic Participation 3. PS4 Stage Restart & Re-entry What is Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)? Strategic & Policy […]
ISRO and the next big challenge
Why in News? Relevance GS III (Science & Technology) ISRO’s Recent Performance: What Has Changed? 1. Launch Reliability 2. Capability Leap 3. International Credibility Implication Core Challenges Ahead 1. Execution Capacity & Mission Bottlenecks Parallel Mission Load Symptoms of Strain Structural Issue Systemic Risk What is Needed ? 2. Governance Gap in a Liberalised Space […]