New Pamban bridge an engineering wonder
The New Pamban Bridge, inaugurated in April 2025, is India’s first vertical lift sea bridge connecting Rameswaram island with the mainland, marking a major leap in coastal infrastructure and engineering excellence Relevance : GS Paper 3 (Infrastructure,Technology ) Cost and Construction Connectivity and Economic Impact Broader Infrastructure Push Prime Minister’s Remarks Strategic and Regional Relevance
Chandrayaans ChaSTE takes the moon’s temperature
Overview of ChaSTE Experiment Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) ChaSTE’s Mechanism and Functioning Previous Failed Missions for Similar Objectives Why ChaSTE Succeeded Where Others Failed Scientific and Future Implications
Laser allows long-range detection of radioactive materials
Context : Breakthrough in Radioactive Material Detection: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) The Role of Avalanche Breakdown: Laser Technology and its Impact: Plasma and Backscatter Detection: Fluorescence Imaging for Detailed Analysis: Potential for Gamma-Ray Detection: Challenges with Extended Detection Ranges: Published Findings and Future Prospects:
DRDO test-fires vertically launched SAM for Navy
Overview of the Test Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Significance for Indian Navy Technical Aspects of VLSRSAM Strategic Implications Way Forward
What are DNA polymorphisms?
Context : Understanding DNA Polymorphisms Relevance : GS 3(Science ) Role in Human Identification and Differentiation Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Polymorphisms DNA Polymorphisms in Modern Biotechnology Forward and Backward Linkages Future Implications Historical Context & Past Developments Ethical and Legal Considerations Conclusion DNA polymorphisms form the genetic basis of individual uniqueness, influencing fields ranging from forensic science to […]
Human creativity will retain potential despite AI disruption
Background: Relevance : GS 3(Technology) AI in Media & Creativity: Impact on IT Industry: India’s AI Priorities: Challenges for Indian AI Startups: Forward Linkages:
NASA astronauts stranded in space for nine months back on earth with a splashdown
Context : NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, along with Nick Hague (USA) and Aleksandr Gorbunov (Russia), returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Relevance : GS 3(Space) Mission Overview Return to Earth Record-Breaking Stay Significance & Impact
Chandrayaan-3 data says water ice easier to find on moon than believed
Chandrayaan-3’s data reveals that water ice on the Moon is more accessible than previously thought, with potential stability even in non-polar regions. Temperature variations at Shiv Shakti Point highlight extreme lunar conditions, influencing water ice distribution and its viability for future human missions. Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Significance for Lunar Exploration and Human Missions Strategic Importance for India and Global Lunar […]
Centre has approved Chandrayaan-5 mission
Overview of Chandrayaan-5 Approval Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Key Features of Chandrayaan-5 Strategic Importance Link to Chandrayaan-4 & Future Lunar Missions Global Context & Comparisons Technological and Scientific Advancements Economic and Diplomatic Implications Challenges and Future Considerations Conclusion
What is Elon Musk’s Starlink ?
What is Starlink? Relevance : GS 3(Science , Technology) Starlink’s Utility in India Regulatory Hurdles in India Trade & Geopolitical Influence Recent Developments