Hydraulic Systems: Their Functioning and Myriad Applications
Introduction & Conceptual Foundation Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Working Principle Components of a Hydraulic System Note: Pumps, valves, and actuators are the core dynamic components. Types of Actuators Advantages over Mechanical Systems Applications Technological Advancements Challenges & Way Forward
Ax-4 mission: ISRO, Axiom Space coordinate on crucial experiments before launch
Mission Timeline & Context Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) ISRO’s Role & Coordination 7 ISRO-Backed Microgravity Experiments Proposed by Indian scientists for ISS research: Human Research Collaboration with NASA Scientific & Strategic Significance
AI and biomanufacturing: can the policies match our ambitions?
India’s Biomanufacturing Context Relevance : GS 3 (Science and Technology) AI in Biomanufacturing: Transformative Potential Policy Push: India’s Bold Initiatives Regulatory and Safety Challenges Global Best Practices Emerging Legal and Ethical Issues Path Ahead: Recommendations
How do black boxes work?
What Are Black Boxes? Relevance : GS 3(Technology, Disaster Management) How Do They Work? Technical Features Historical Timeline Use in Accident Investigation Recent Context
Weather plays spoilsport with Shukla’s mission
Mission Overview Relevance : GS 3(Space) Launch Schedule History Reason for Delay Planned Activities on ISS Crew Status Significance for India Challenges & Implications
How drones are the new face of warfare
The Rise of Drones in Modern Warfare Relevance : GS 3(Technology , Defence) India’s Tactical Shift Global Precedents Drone Effectiveness Hinges on Resilience Counter-Drone Strategies Asymmetric Edge & Mass Production Civil-Military Crossover Internal Security Implications Defence Industrial Base – The Key Lesson Way Forward for India
How big tech is outpacing the regulatory rulebook
Rapid Growth of AI by Tech Giants Relevance : GS 3(Technology) Data Practices Under Scrutiny The Problem with Settlements Unchecked Innovation vs. Sluggish Regulation Global Regulatory Landscape Key Concerns Core Insight AI development is outpacing regulation across jurisdictions.While Big Tech pushes the frontiers of AI, legal guardrails remain underdeveloped or weakly enforced.This gap risks undermining user rights, IP protections, […]
Team from CCMB finds clues to Darwin’s abominable mystery
Background & the “Abominable Mystery” Relevance : GS 3(Science ) Findings by CCMB Scientists Shift in Plant Life Cycle Control Role of SHUKR in Evolutionary Success Implications for Food Security & Climate Resilience Scientific Significance
China launches Tianwen-2 to collect asteroid samples by 2027
Mission Overview Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Scientific Goals Technological Significance Global Context Timeline
The dawn of autonomous satellites and the legal vacuum above us
Evolution of Satellites Relevance : GS 3(Space ,Technology) Features of AI-Powered Satellites Emerging Risks and Challenges Legal and Regulatory Vacuum Need for Legal and Technical Solutions Ethical and Geopolitical Imperatives Call for a New Regulatory Architecture