India’s Strategic Nuclear Gamble Worked
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology; Nuclear Technology Mains Question Why were the nuclear tests so significant at the time for India? What modifications has the nuclear testing made to India? (250 Words) Key Highlights: Why were the examinations so crucial at the time […]
India Witnesses Rare Aurora Lights
Context: India, for the first time witnessed the rare aurora lights from Ladakh. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: India captures Northern lights: What is a Solar flare? What is a Geomagnetic storm? What is aurora? Why do auroras come in different colors and shapes? -Source: Times of India
Lithium Deposits Discovered in Rajasthan
Context: After Jammu and Kashmir, lithium reserves have been traced in Rajasthan. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Dimensions of the Article: New Lithium Deposits: Lithium Metal Significance of Lithium China’s Lithium Dominance -Source: Live Mint
A Workforce Lacking Digital Skills
Context According to data from the National Sample Survey’s Multiple Indicator Survey and Labour Force Periodic Survey (2020–21), more IT or computer-based training is required across a range of industries. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights, Indian Economy and issues relating […]
African Swine Fever
Context: According to an article published in the journal ‘Science’, the African Swine Fever could fatally affect the population of pygmy hogs, the world’s rarest and smallest pigs. Relevance: Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Dimensions of this Article: What is African Swine Fever? What are the symptoms of African swine fever? -Source: The Hindu
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Context: Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), a laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has partnered with several Indian airlines, including Boeing, Indigo, Spicejet, Air India, Vistara, and AirAsia India to support the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Sustainable Aviation […]
Centre Blocks Mobile Messenger Apps Being Used By The Terrorists
Context: The Central government has recently blocked 14 mobile messenger applications being used by terror groups. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is the IT Act? Amendment to the IT Acth4 It dealt with various changes such as:h4 Section 69 of the IT Act Procedure for Blocking Apps
Web 3.0 Is Focused On Public Good
Context The third-generation web is widely believed to be biassed towards gaming and cryptocurrencies, but it actually covers a wide range of topics.In order for India to take advantage of the $1.1 trillion digital asset opportunity by 2032, the third-gen web will be essential, according to the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s 2021 report. Relevance: GS […]
About The Quasars
Context: According to a new study Quasars the brightest and the most powerful objects in the universe – have a violent origin story Relevance: GS III: Science and technology Dimensions of the Article: About Quasars: Here are some key facts about quasars: Discovery: Properties: Formation: Size: Importance: What is a Blackhole? -Source: Indian Express
About Genome India Project
Context: The Department of Biotechnology recently said that the exercise to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database under the Centre-backed Genome India Project is about two-thirds complete. About 7,000 Indian genomes have already been sequenced of which 3,000 are available for public access to researchers. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]