Nickel Alloy Coating
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating About the technique: Method Advantages
Renewable Energy Grows and Government Considers Storage
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Mains Question What Is the Meaning of “Intermittency” in Renewable Energy? Discuss the difficulty that comes with it as well. (150 words) The highlights The Renewable Energy Challenge What Is the Meaning of “Intermittency” in Renewable Energy? What is […]
Prithvi-II Missile
Context: Recently, A successful training launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II was carried out on from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Prithvi-II Missile Other variants of Prithvi The initial project framework of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program […]
Alzheimer’s Disease
Context: Recently, The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that may modestly slow the pace of cognitive decline early in the disease but also carries risks of swelling and bleeding in the brain. Relevance: GS III- Science and technology Dimensions of the Article: About the drug lecanemab Alzheimer’s Disease -Source: Indian Express
African Swine Fever
Context: The sale of pork in the Nilgiris and the transport of animals or meat outside the district have been banned after African swine fever broke out among wild boars in the Mudumalai and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. Relevance: Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Dimensions of this Article: What is African Swine Fever? What are the […]
About SAIME Initiative
Context: In Sundarbans, a new shrimp farming initiative offers hope for mangrove restoration. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About SAIME Initiative Significance of the Sundarbans Delta Mangrove Forests: Presence and Significance How are Mangrove Forests Useful? Types of Mangrove Trees The current state of the mangroves -Source: Indian Express
Deep Tech Startups
Context: Government will launch the Digital India Innovation Fund to support deep tech startups. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Deep Tech: Characteristics of Deep Tech: State of India’s Deep Tech Startups Problems with Deep Technology -Source: PIB, The Hindu
About Deepfake Technology
Context: Disinformation and hoaxes have evolved from mere annoyance to warfare that can create social discord, increase polarisation, and in some cases, even influence the election outcome. The disinformation threat has a new tool in the form of deepfakes. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Deep synthesis What is a […]
About 108th Indian Science Congress
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Prime Minister will address the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) via video conferencing. About 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC):
BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
Context: Recently, The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully fired the extended range (ER) version of BrahMos and air-launched the supersonic cruise missile against a ship target from a SU-30MKI fighter aircraft. Relevance GS-III Internal Security Challenges, Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About BrahMos supersonic cruise missile About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) […]