Google Enters First Corporate Agreement for Nuclear Energy
Context: Recently, Google announced the “first corporate agreement” to buy nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMR). These SMRs will be developed by Kairos Power. The initial phase of work will bring up the first SMR by 2030, and subsequent deployments will continue through 2035. Per Google, this deal will provide 500 MW of […]
About The LISA Mission
Context: Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) revealed the first look of the prototype for six telescopes that will help LISA’s three spacecraft detect gravitational waves in space. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology LISA Mission Mission Objectives and Configuration: Technological Innovations and Scientific Goals: Impact on Science and Understanding of the Universe:
About The Synthetic Medical Image
Context: The rise of AI-generated synthetic medical images can provide an ethical, scalable, and cost-effective solution to the medical field. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Synthetic Medical Image: How are these images produced? Benefits: -Source: The Hindu
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
Context: Recently, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are the Contributions of David Baker? What Are the Contributions of Demis Hassabis and John Jumper? -Source: Indian Express
About AstroSat Mission
Context: Recently, India’s AstroSat and NASA’s space observatories have captured dramatic eruptions from stellar wreckage around a massive black hole. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About AstroSat Scientific objectives of ASTROSAT mission are:
Science in the machine
This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their path-breaking work in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically in machine learning with artificial neural networks. Their research has greatly improved data processing and the use of AI in healthcare, showcasing AI’s huge potential. However, this recognition also highlights the need for ethical […]
The Impact of microRNA on Gene Expression and Disease
Context:The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs. These small RNA molecules have revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation by playing a critical role in the control of gene expression at the post-transcriptional stage. This discovery has opened new avenues for research […]
MAPCIS Crater Overview
Context: Recently, Australian researchers have uncovered evidence of a massive impact crater which is named as MAPCIS, which could revolutionise our understanding of Earth’s geological history. Relevance: GS III: Science and technology MAPCIS Crater Overview: Key Facts About the Ediacaran Period: -Source: India Today
ISRO’s Venus Mission
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet had approved India’s first mission to Venus, which ISRO plans to launch in March 2028. This will be India’s second interplanetary mission, following the 2013 Mars Orbiter Mission. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology (Space Technology and advancements in Space Technology) Dimensions of the Article: About Venus Observations and explorations of […]
Current Space Initiatives Approved by India’s Cabinet
Context: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a substantial investment, amounting to over ₹22,750 crore, for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to propel four key space missions anticipated in the coming years. This funding aligns with ISRO’s ambitious Vision 2047, aiming to advance India’s position in global space endeavors and foster technological innovations within the […]