Celebrating Women in Science
Context: Yesterday marked the celebration of the International Day of Women in Science, a day dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the accomplishments of women in the scientific field. This annual occasion serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions women have made to scientific progress and innovation throughout history. Relevance: GS-2 GS3- Mains Question: Despite their […]
About the Kyasanur Forest Disease
Context: Two people from Karnataka since January 1, 2024 have died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease, a viral infection. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues) About the Kyasanur Forest disease -Source: The Hindu
Success of CAR-T cell therapy
Context: The NexCAR 19, is an indigenously developed therapy was administered to 15 patients in India. Three of them have successfully achieved cancer remission. The commercial use of this therapy was approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in October 2023. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Cancer […]
SC Seeks Status Report On Implementation of Kavach
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court of India gave the Centre four weeks to file a status report on measures taken to implement ‘Kavach’, an automatic train protection (ATP) system. The death of over 288 passengers in the ghastly train accident on June 2 at Bahanaga Bazaar railway station in the Balasore district of Odisha has brought into […]
Woman Robot Astronaut Vyommitra
Focus: GS-3 Science and Technology Why in News? The Government has recently announced that the uncrewed “Vyommitra” Mission is scheduled for the third quarter of this year. However, a manned mission “Gaganyaan” is scheduled to be launched in 2025. About VyomMitra:
About Ergosphere
Context: Ergosphere, a unique feature of rotating black holes, a region outside their outer event horizon. Relevance: GS II- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Ergosphere: Key terms: Black Hole: A black hole is formed when a really massive star runs out of fuel to fuse, blows up, leaving its core to implode […]
About Generative AI
Context: Generative artificial intelligence has become a buzzword this year, capturing the public’s fancy and sparking a rush among Microsoft and Alphabet to launch products with the technology they believe will change the nature of work. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is generative AI? What is it good for? […]
About Insat-3DS
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation has completed all key tests on Insat-3DS satellite before the final review which will be followed by its shipping to the spaceport in Srihari Kota, Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Insat-3DS: GSLV-F14 Overview: Key Facts about INSAT-3DR: -Source: The Hindu
About Chang’e 6 Mission
Context: The China National Space Administration (CNSA) recently announced that the Chang’e 6 sample return mission is on track to land on the surface of the Moon in the first half of 2024. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Chang’e 6 Mission: Unveiling Lunar Secrets from the South Pole Objective and Design: Sampling Strategy: Geological […]
About Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Context: Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) succeed the incandescent bulbs and fluorescent lamps of previous centuries as the world’s light-source of choice. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs): Diode Basics: LED (Light-Emitting Diode): Advantages of LED: Energy Efficiency: Durability: Instant Illumination: Low Heat Generation: Environmental Impact: Applications of LEDs: […]