DHRUV64 Indigenous Microprocessor
Why is it in News? Relevance GS III – Science & Technology What is DHRUV64? Why Microprocessors Matter Strategically What Do DHRUV64’s Specifications Mean? Capability Assessment Comparative Perspective India’s Indigenous Processor Ecosystem DHRUV64 is not standalone, but part of a broader pipeline: Processor Institution Use Case SHAKTI IIT Madras Strategic & commercial systems AJIT IIT Bombay Control […]
KAVACH Anti-Collision System
Why is it in News? Relevance What is KAVACH? What Problems Does KAVACH Address? How Does KAVACH Work? (Core Architecture) KAVACH is a real-time, fail-safe system built on continuous communication. Five Major Components Operational Features Current Implementation Status (as per Govt) Why is KAVACH Considered Strategic? Challenges & Limitations Policy & Governance Angle Conclusion KAVACH is India’s […]
Gannon’s Storm discovery
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Science & Technology GS Paper III – Disaster Management Basics First: What Is a Solar Storm? What Is a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)? What Was Unusual in the May 2024 Storm? 1. Collision of Two CMEs in Space 2. Magnetic Reconnection Inside the CME (First-Ever Direct Evidence) […]
Filaments
WHY IN NEWS ? Relevance : GS Paper III – Science & Technology GS Paper I – Physical Geography (World Geography Interface) WHAT ARE COSMIC / GALAXY FILAMENTS? STRUCTURE OF THE COSMIC WEB The large-scale universe is arranged into: HOW DO COSMIC FILAMENTS FORM? WHY ARE FILAMENTS CALLED “COSMIC HIGHWAYS”? HOW DO ASTRONOMERS DETECT FILAMENTS? […]
International Astronomical Union approves seven new Indian names for Martian features
WHY IN NEWS? Relevance GS3 – Space / Science & Technology• Planetary nomenclature standards set by IAU.• India’s scientific contributions through ISRO and planetary missions.• Strengthening planetary geology databases and mission planning.• Recognition of Indian scientists and heritage sites.• Space diplomacy and global scientific integration. GS2 – Governance / International Institutions• India’s role in multilateral scientific bodies.• Soft power through scientific naming.• Institutional cooperation for […]
Moss spores survived 283 days in space
Why is it in News? Relevance Basics Experiment: What Exactly Happened? Scientific Significance Biological resilience Early life evolution insight Implications for Space Exploration Life-support Systems Sustainable Closed-Loop Biosystems Space Agriculture Research Overview 1. Survival Biology & Extremophiles 2. Planetary Protection Protocols 3. Space Missions & Human Presence 4. Climate & Earth Applications Key Takeaways
CE20 cryogenic engine
Why in News? Relevance: Background: Significance of Bootstrap Mode Start: Implications for ISRO Programs:
Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) detected on another star
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Science & Tech What Is a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)? The Breakthrough Discovery About the Host Star: StKM 1-1262 Scientific Significance Breakthrough for Stellar Space Weather New Methodology Implications for Planetary Habitability Atmospheric Erosion Reassessing Exoplanet Habitability Models Astronomy & Astrophysics Relevance Why This Matters for the Future […]
How is the global precision medicine market shaping up?
Why in News? Relevance: GS 3 – Science & Technology GS 2 – Health What Are Precision Biotherapeutics? Core Technologies Why India Needs Precision Biotherapeutics Where India Stands: Current Status Government & Research Initiatives Private Sector Efforts Challenges for India Regulatory Manufacturing & Infrastructure Cost & Access Data Governance Risks India’s Opportunities
Holding up GLASS to India; securing stewardship to tackle AMR
Why is this in news? Relevance Basics Key global findings (GLASS 2025) India-specific findings Current efforts in India Major weaknesses identified Expert assessments Abdul Ghafur V. Ramasubramanian Ella Balasa Antibiotic development pipeline (critical analysis) Global pipeline trends India’s status Limitations Features needed in next-generation antibiotics Global and industry-side initiatives AMR Industry Alliance Funding gaps Kerala […]