Popularity and Concerns Surrounding Reverse Osmosis Water Purification
Context: In recent years, Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology has gained widespread popularity for its effectiveness in eliminating impurities, pathogens, and reducing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels in water. While RO systems provide a high level of purification, concerns have arisen regarding the loss of essential minerals like calcium and magnesium during the filtration process. Relevance: […]
Can AI Help in Navigating Mental Health?
Context: Current developments show that therapy is now easily accessible through text-based platforms. Natural Language Processing (NLP), a field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), allows computers to understand and interpret human language, akin to human comprehension. In mental healthcare, AI, particularly through NLP, is rapidly expanding its applications, offering affordable therapy options and better support for clinicians. Relevance: […]
About A Project ANAGRANINF
Context: The primary objective of this project is to develop a novel lead compound, particularly an antibiotic, adept at inhibiting the FabI enzyme and combatting critical gram-negative pathogens. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Gram-negative bacteria: Cell Wall Structure: Antibiotic Resistance: Infections Caused: Antibiotic Resistance: Examples: Technology Development Board (TDB): Establishment: Objective: Composition: […]
Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) Technology
Context: On March 11, the Indian Prime Minister declared India’s entry into a select group of nations capable of deploying multiple nuclear warheads on a single missile. This milestone was achieved through the inaugural flight test of Agni-V, India’s longest-range ballistic missile, boasting a range of over 5,000 kilometers. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: The choice […]
About the IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Context: Scientists using data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica believe they have potentially found the first evidence for astrophysical tau neutrinos, called “ghost particles” Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology IceCube Neutrino Observatory: Probing the Universe’s Subatomic Secrets Location and Collaborators: Infrastructure: Detection Process: Scientific Significance: Research Endeavors: Future Prospects: -Source: Indian Express
About Wearable Technology
Context: Samsung officially announced the launch of a new smart ring-shaped wearable device, Galaxy Ring, as part of its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this year. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Wearable Technology: Working: Benefits: Drawbacks: -Source: The Economic Times
About The Nuclear Waste
Context: India recently achieved a milestone in its nuclear program by loading the core of its prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR), marking progress towards stage II of its three-stage nuclear program. Stage II involves powering the reactor with uranium and plutonium. This advancement aligns with India’s goal for stage III, where it aims to utilize […]
About Predictive AI
Context: Predictive AI emerges as a transformative force, reshaping how businesses analyse data, make decisions, and stay ahead in their respective industries. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Predictive AI: Unveiling Future Insights Predictive artificial intelligence (AI) is a groundbreaking technology leveraging machine learning to uncover patterns from historical data and […]
About Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Context: As the world rushes to make use of the latest wave of AI technologies, one piece of high-tech hardware has become a surprisingly hot commodity: the graphics processing unit, or GPU. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): How a GPU works: Applications: -Source: The Hindu
India Conducts Successful Test of Multi-Warhead Agni Missile
Context: India has announced the successful testing of an Agni missile capable of carrying multiple warheads meant to hit multiple targets simultaneously. The test, named Mission Divyastra, was carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast and was confirmed by Prime Minister Modi. This technology enables a single missile to deploy […]