Redeeming India’s nuclear power promise
India’s Nuclear Energy Pivot: Budget 2025–26 at a Glance Focus Area Budget Announcements Installed Capacity Target of 100 GW by 2047 (from 8.18 GW today) Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) ₹20,000 crore allocated to develop 5 indigenous SMRs by 2033 Private Sector Entry Legislative reforms to allow private and foreign investment Legal Reforms Pending Amendments to Atomic Energy Act, […]
NISAR Mission
What is NISAR? Relevance : GS 3(Space , Science and Technology) Key Technological Features Applications of NISAR India–US Space Collaboration Milestone Linkages with National Missions and Goals Strategic & Policy Significance Forward Outlook
What have courts ruled with respect to AI and copyright?
Can AI Models Use Copyrighted Content for Training? Relevance : GS 3(IPR , AI Technology) Key U.S. Court Judgments (2025) Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence Bartz v. Anthropic Kadrey v. Meta Legal Distinction: Public Domain vs Copyrighted Content Criteria Public Domain Copyrighted Material Usage by AI Freely allowed Needs permission or fair use defence Ownership Issues […]
Searching for extraterrestrial life means asking the right questions first
Context & Recent Development Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Key Finding: “Absence of Evidence ≠ Evidence of Absence” Simulated Findings from the Study The Core Argument: Better Questions, Not Just Better Telescopes Technological Outlook: Next-Gen Missions Uncertainty in Observation: Acknowledging Limitations Broader Significance for Science and Policy Conclusion: A Shift in Scientific Mindset
Shukla takes up experiment on skeletal muscle degradation in space
Mission Update: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at the ISS Relevance : GS 3(Space , Research) Key Research Areas Myogenesis Experiment Cerebral Hemodynamics Study ISRO’s Role and Scientific Goals International Scientific Collaboration Significance and Broader Impact
Why did Axiom-4 need 28 hours to reach the ISS?
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Space , Technology) Orbit and Pre-Docking Sequence Docking Profile and Safety Protocols Operational Advantages and Crew Readiness Broader Significance
Ax-4 docking successful, Shukla sets foot in ISS
India’s Historic Entry to the ISS Relevance : GS 3(Space ) Mission Highlights Link to Gaganyaan Mission Scientific and Strategic Objectives Global Collaboration National Significance Conclusion Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s successful arrival at the ISS through the Ax-4 mission marks a symbolic and operational leap in India’s space journey, strengthening the country’s preparedness for Gaganyaan and fostering international partnerships in […]
Indian astronaut in space after 41-year gap, on mission to ISS
Mission Overview: Axiom-4 Launch Relevance : GS 3(Space , Science) Significance for India’s Space Programme Scientific & Technological Value Strategic & Diplomatic Implications Cost & Policy Dimensions Forward Trajectory for ISRO Conclusion
Technique to make CAR T-cells in vivo could transform cancer care
What is CAR T-cell therapy? Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Current Challenges in CAR T-cell Therapy New Breakthrough: In Vivo CAR T-cell Engineering Key Preclinical Results Advantages of In Vivo Approach Safety Considerations Relevance for India Broader Implications
India trails in critical tech, particularly semiconductor tech
Context:A new global index ranks 25 countries on critical and emerging technologies such as AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, space, and quantum tech. India trails the U.S., China, and Europe in all five sectors, especially semiconductors. Relevance: GS 3 ( Science & Technology, Economic Development, Strategic Tech) Conclusion: