Meta’s AI Supercomputer
Context: Facebook-parent Meta announced that it is building an AI supercomputer, the AI Research SuperCluster (RSC). The company said that this will be the fastest supercomputer in the world once fully built by mid-2022. The device is said to accelerate AI research and help in building the metaverse, the next major computing platform. Relevance: GS III- […]
Synthetic Biology
Context: The Centre is working on a national policy on synthetic biology, an emerging science that deals with engineering life forms for a wide range of applications from making designer medicines to foods. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Synthetic Biology? Difference between synthetic biology and genome editing: Applications of […]
Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04)
Context: PM congratulated Indian space scientists on successful launch of PSLV C52 mission. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04) Recent Achievements of ISRO About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) About Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04) Launch Vehicle: It was launched by PSLV C-52 launch vehicle from the first […]
ISRO to Launch New Satellite
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set for its first launch of 2022 on next week. Relevance: GS III: Space Technology, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Dimensions of the Article: Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04) Recent Achievements of ISRO About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-04): The Indian […]
Mission Chandrayaan
Focus: GS III- Space Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space said that Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for launch in August 2022. Dimensions of the article: Key Findings of Chandrayaan-1 About Chandrayaan-2 About Chandrayaan-3 Mission […]
Ease of learning
BACKGROUND School education has been jolted out of its conventional ways by an unprecedented disruption due to the Pandemic. The Government is yet to issue a timeline for the reopening of schools. WHAT IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM? A virtual classroom is an online learning environment that allows for live interaction between the tutor and the learners as they are […]
PHASE-1 TRIAL: ADENOVIRUS COVID-19 VACCINE FOUND SAFE
Why in news? A phase-1 trial using a single dose of a vaccine (Ad5-nCoV) that uses a recombinant adenovirus type-5 vector that carries the genetic material that codes for spike glycoprotein of novel coronavirus was found to be safe, well-tolerated and able to generate immune responses against the virus. Details The adenovirus is a weakened […]
DENGUE, JE STRIKE AS ASSAM BATTLES COVID-19
Why in news? Assam is facing crisis through a series of viral and pest attacks, Districts from different parts of Assam have reported cases of dengue and acute encephalitis syndrome. The heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the State had seen two rivers – Jia-Bharali and Puthimari – flowing above the danger mark. 2,980 […]
UMANG APPLICATION
Why in news? 7 services hosted on web site of IMD have been onboarded to UMANG Application. Details about the Umang App UMANG is a Government of India all-in-one single, unified, secure, multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-lingual, multi-service mobile app, powered by a robust back-end platform providing access to high impact services of various organization (Central and […]
WHAT IS THE SONIC BOOM THAT RATTLED BENGALURU?
Introduction There was a ‘loud sound’ heard in Bengaluru on 20th May 2020 afternoon, which puzzled lakhs of city dwellers- It was revealed to have emanated from an IAF test flight involving a supersonic profile. The sound effect caused due to such high-speed flights is known as ‘sonic boom’. Considering the atmospheric conditions and reduced noise […]