AI Needs Cultural Policies, not Just Regulation
Context: The future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot be secured by regulation alone. To ensure AI is safe and trustworthy for everyone, we must complement regulation with policies that promote high-quality data as a public good. This approach is essential for fostering transparency, creating a level playing field, and building public trust. Only by providing fair and broad […]
About The Nano-MIND Technology
Context: Researchers from the Korean Institute of Basic Science have developed a magnetogenetics technology dubbed Nano Magnetogenetic Interface for NeuroDynamics (Nano-MIND) which has been demonstrated on mice. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Nano-MIND Technology: Overview and Highlights Overview Research Highlights Significance -Source: India Today
Mako Missile Overview
Context: The US Navy, Navy SEAL commandos, and the US Air Force are set to install the Mako missile in all their military aircraft. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Mako Missile Overview Introduction: Capabilities and Features: Operational Features: Strategic Impact: -Source: Financial Express
Indian Government Boosts AI Technology
Context: The Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology by allocating Rs 551.75 crore to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Budget 2024-25. This funding aims to enhance AI infrastructure, including the procurement of high-performance Graphic Processing Units (GPUs), supporting domestic AI development and reducing reliance […]
About Brown Dwarfs
Context: Researchers have used James Webb Space Telescope observations to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown dwarfs. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Brown Dwarfs Definition and Characteristics: Why They Are Not Stars: Comparison with Planets and Stars: Significance: What is NASA’s James Webb Telescope? What […]
Centenary of the First Human EEG
Context: Electroencephalography has recently garnered attention due to the centenary year of the first human EEG, pioneered by German physiologist Hans Berger. While Vladimir Pravdich-Neminsky achieved the first mammalian EEG in 1912 using a dog’s brain, Hans Berger followed in 1924 with the first human EEG, marking a significant milestone in neurological research. Relevance: GS […]
Upper Siang Hydropower Project
Context: Locals are protesting against the Upper Siang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Upper Siang Hydropower Project Location and Scope Project Management Pre-feasibility Report Strategic Importance -Source: The Hindu
Quantum Navigation vs. GPS: Key Differences
Context: The United Kingdom recently carried out two separate quantum navigation tests, one aboard a Royal Navy ship and another on a small jet plane. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Quantum Navigation vs. GPS: Key Differences Quantum Navigation What is GPS (Global Positioning System)? Overview -Source: The Print
Overview of NASA’s CHAPEA Project
Context: After a year-long simulated Mars mission as part of the CHAPEA project, a Nasa crew emerged from their 17,000 sq ft habitat at Johnson Space Centre. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Overview of NASA’s CHAPEA Project Purpose and Objectives Mission Structure Simulation Details Upcoming Missions -Source: Times of India
Study Reveals Microdroplets of Water Can Break Down Minerals into Nanoparticles
Context: A recent study published in the journal Science has revealed that microdroplets of water have the ability to break down minerals into nanoparticles. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Study What are Nanoparticles? -Source: The Hindu