LongTerm Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Context: Risk is a dynamic and continuously changing concept, influenced by shifts in societal values, technological progress, and scientific discoveries. Before the digital age, openly sharing personal details was relatively safe. However, in the era of cyberattacks and data breaches, the same action now carries significant dangers. Relevance: GS3- Science and Technology Mains Question: “In […]
Multimodal AI Systems
Context: There has been a paradigm shift within AI (Artificial Intelligence) towards Multimodal Systems, allowing users to engage with AI through a combination of text, images, sounds, and videos. These systems aim to replicate human-like cognition by encompassing multiple sensory inputs. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Multimodal AI Systems Multimodal AI refers […]
Cabinet Approves Royalty Rates for Lithium & Two Other Strategic Minerals
Context: The Centre has approved an amendment to a key law in order to specify competitive royalty rates for the mining of three strategically significant minerals – lithium, niobium, and rare earth elements (REEs). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Critical Minerals: Importance of Critical Minerals Applications of Critical Minerals Strategic Value […]
Aditya-L1 Solar Mission
Context: ISRO updated that a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) was performed on India’s first solar mission Aditya L1. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Aditya-L1 Objectives of Aditya-1 What is Lagrange Point 1? -Source: The Hindu
Microbiome Research: From Niche to Prominence and Challenging Perceptions
Context: Over the past two decades, Microbiome Research has evolved from a niche subject to a prominent and highly discussed field in science. It primarily focuses on studying microbial interactions and activities within the human gut. Recent assessments have revealed the intricate complexity of the human microbiome, challenging some previously widely accepted notions. Relevance: GS […]
Putting AI to Work in Business Environment
Context: Generative AI is undergoing training for various commercial applications such as automated customer support, financial forecasting, and fraud detection. Relevance: GS3- Science and Technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Mains Question: GenAI can significantly transform enterprise growth and development. Comment. (10 marks, 150 words). Statistics […]
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023
Context: The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. These nanoparticles have wide-ranging applications across fields like electronics, advanced surgery, and quantum computing. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Quantum Dots: A […]
What is a Gravity Battery?
Context: As countries step up renewable energy capacity addition, there is growing urgency to develop long-duration energy storage systems. Gravity batteries are emerging as the best bet in solving renewable energy’s biggest problem – intermittency. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is a Gravity Battery? A gravity battery is a […]
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2023
Context: The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, whose work enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against Covid-19. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: mRNA Vaccines and Their Significance During Covid-19 Karikó and Weissman’s Contribution Background on Karikó and Weissman -Source: […]
About The Geospatial Intelligence
Context: During the summer of 2023, the United States experienced a string of exceptional natural disasters, including extreme heat, Canadian wildfires, severe flooding, and a powerful hurricane. The application of geospatial intelligence could prove instrumental in alleviating these crises. Relevance: GS III: Space Technology Dimensions of the Article: Geospatial Intelligence Geospatial intelligence leverages tools like […]