NISAR will see with unprecedented fidelity
Mission Overview: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) Technological Breakthroughs: Core Capabilities: Strategic and Scientific Relevance: Calibration Challenges & Innovations: Early Adopters Program: Commercial & Industrial Demand: International Collaboration & Diplomacy: Cost & Engineering Complexity: Future Prospects:
India launches NISAR satellite
Key Points Relevance : GS 3(Space , Science and Technology) What is NISAR? Joint Venture Technical Highlights Applications Mission Phases
Countdown on; NISAR satellite launch today
Launch Details: Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology, Space) Key Features of NISAR: Applications: Collaborative Dimensions: Institutional Collaboration: Broader Implications:
How the fair use clause is being applied to generative AI
Context & Relevance Relevance : GS 3(IPR , Technology) Central Legal Issue Fair Use Doctrine – Four Factors Courts evaluate fair use claims based on: Case 1: Anthropic PBC (Claude LLM) Case 2: Meta (LLaMA LLM) Comparison: Anthropic vs Meta Factor Anthropic Meta Transformative Use Recognised Recognised Market Harm Downplayed Downplayed but noted future risks Illegal Sourcing […]
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