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What is CRISPR Technology?

Context: Recently, Scientists have, for the first time, used CRISPR technology to insert genes that allow immune cells to attack cancer cells, potentially leaving normal cells unharmed and increasing the effectiveness of immunotherapy. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is CRISPR technology?  ‘Cut-copy-paste’, or ‘find-replace’ functionalities Technology in action What […]

India’s First Private Sector Rocket 

Context: Space technology startup Skyroot Aerospace is set to make history by sending India’s first privately developed rocket Vikram-S into space under the ‘Prarambh’ Mission. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Vikram-S Prarambh mission: -Source: Indian Express  

The Maiden Flight of India’s First Private Launch Vehicle

Context Vikram-S, India’s first privately developed launch vehicle, is set to take off from the country’s only spaceport in Sriharikota between November 12 and 16. Relevance GS Paper 3: Science and technology Mains Question ISRO’s role in establishing India as a global space power has been flawless; however, there are numerous challenges and opportunities in […]

Rocket Debris and Risks Associated

Context Recently, large fragments of China’s Long March 5B rocket fell into the south-central Pacific Ocean uncontrollably. The US Space Command confirmed this. The fragments were from the rocket that delivered the Tiangong space station’s third and final module. Relevance GS Paper 3: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and […]

Developing GM Mustard Hybrid DMH 11

Context Based on the recommendations of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change recently approved the environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard hybrid (DMH 11), paving the way for commercial use of the first GM food crop (GEAC). Relevance GS Paper 3: Science and Technology- developments and their […]

What is Anti-Microbial Resistance?

What is Anti-Microbial Resistance?

Context: Recent studies have found the emergence of resistant Salmonella tphimurium DT104 that causes infections in humans and cattle. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Concerns regarding Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Way forward Details: The rapid and unselective use of traditional antibiotics gives rise to the emergence […]

About Dirty Bomb

Context: In Russia’s latest advocacy campaign over its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has focused on accusations that Kyiv might be planning to use a so-called “dirty bomb” – a conventional explosive device laced with toxic nuclear material. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Dirty bomb Concerns About Dirty bomb A […]

NavIC (Navigation in Indian Constellation)

Context: Indian plans to expand its regional satellite navigation system NavIC (Navigation in Indian Constellation), to increase its use in the civilian sector and ships, aircraft travelling far from the country’s borders. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is NavIC? How does NavIC compare? Why is India promoting NavIC? What is […]

ISRO To Boost NavIC

Context On the sidelines of the India Space Congress, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently revealed plans to extend the reach of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) beyond India and not just to a limited area around India. ISRO is also working on a number of NavIC enhancements in order to encourage more people […]

ISRO’s Heaviest Rocket

Context The Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) heaviest rocket Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3 or GSLV Mark 3) successfully orbited 36 satellites of OneWeb, based in the United Kingdom. It was launched as part of the LVM3-M2 / OneWeb India-1 Mission. LVM3-M2 is New Space India Limited’s dedicated commercial satellite mission (NSIL). NSIL is a […]