Submarine Vagsheer
Context: Recently, Vagsheer, the sixth submarine of the P75 project of the Indian Navy was launched at Mazgaon Dock Ltd. It is the last of the Scorpene class submarines made under the P75 project and can join the Navy fleet within 12-18 months after sea trials. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the […]
Space Bricks
Context: Researchers from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a way to make bricks from Martian soil with the help of bacteria and urea. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Space Bricks Significance About Space Bricks The Indian Space Research Organization […]
Biotechnology UPSC Previous Year Questions
Biotechnology (Science and Technology) UPSC Previous Years Prelims Questions 1. Consider the following statements: [UPSC (Pre) – 2020] 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent. 2. A person’s genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage. 3. Human-induced pluripotent stem cells […]
5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program
Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for “5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program (VEPP)” initiative to build strong collaboration partnerships across 5G Use-case ecosystem stakeholders. Relevance: GS- III ( Science and Technology ) IT & Computers, Indigenization of Technology Dimensions of the Article: About 5G About 5G VEPP About 5G 5G […]
Pinaka Rocket System
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology (developments and their applications and effects in everyday life) Why in News? Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) and Pinaka Area Denial Munition (ADM) rocket systems have been successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army at Pokhran Firing Ranges. Details: A total of 24 […]
Earth Observation Satellite (EOS)
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology said that EOS-02 satellite will be launched in second quarter of 2022. Earth Observation Satellites An Earth Observation Satellite or Earth Remote Sensing Satellite is a satellite used or designed for Earth Observance (EO) from orbit, including spy […]
NFC Technology For Instant Payments
Context: Google Pay has recently launched a new feature in India, ‘Tap to pay for UPI’, in collaboration with Pine Labs. The feature makes use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is NFC and how does it work? How will this technology work with […]
Genome Editing Technology
Context: The central government paved the way for easy introduction of genome edited crops. The government has clearly distinguished such crops from genetically modified crops and has prescribed relatively easier norms for their introduction. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is genome editing? How is gene editing different from GMO development? […]
Project Netra
Context: With space junk posing increasing threat to Indian assets in space, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is building up its orbital debris tracking capability by deploying new radars and optical telescopes under the Network for Space Objects Tracking and Analysis (NETRA) project. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What […]
What is T-Cell Immunity?
Focus – GS:III – Science and Technology Context A new study from Wuhan has studied the role of T-Cell Immunity against prolonged and sever COVID-19. What are T-Cells? T cells are central players in the immune response to viral infection. For your immune system to fight off any kind of invader, such as a virus, […]