Successful Launch of SVOM Satellite
Context: A Long March 2-C rocket launched from southwestern China, carrying the French-Chinese satellite Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM). The launch was recently completed successfully, marking a significant milestone in international space collaboration. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) Overview: Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs): Significance of SVOM: -Source: The Hindu
About Ultrasound Imaging
Context: Experts highlighted the importance of ultrasound for the early detection of fatty liver disease, noting that blood tests alone might not offer a prompt diagnosis. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Ultrasound Imaging: -Source: The Hindu
Overview of Atomic Clocks
Context: Researchers have built a portable optical atomic clock that can be used onboard ships. Relevance: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Atomic Clocks: Mechanism of Atomic Clocks: Types of Atomic Clocks: -Source: The Hindu
About ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog recently announced the commencement of applications for the prestigious ‘ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024’. ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024: It a flagship summer boot camp under AIM’s Atal Tinkering Labs program. This boot camp is now open to all schools across India including non […]
Adoption of Large Action Models
Context: Enterprises globally are adopting Large Action Models (LAMs) that understand complex goals communicated with natural language, and they follow up with autonomous actions to achieve them. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Large Action Models (LAMs): What are Large Language Models (LLMs)? -Source: Indian Express
Cassini Mission and Milgromian Dynamics
Context: The findings of the Cassini mission, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, provided an opportunity to test Milgromian dynamics (MOND) – an alternative theory to dark matter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Dark Matter? MOND Theory: An Alternative to Dark Matter Background and Proposition: Key Concepts […]
About Chang’e 6 Mission
Context: China’s space agency said that China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on 2nd of June. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Chang’e 6 Mission: Unveiling Lunar Secrets from the South Pole Objective and Design: Sampling Strategy: Geological Exploration: International Collaboration: Dual Components – Lander and Rover: -Source: The Hindu […]
Discovery of Neo Protein in Bacterial Defence Mechanisms
Context: Recent research has discovered a novel protein, referred to as “Neo,” which plays a critical role in bacterial defence mechanisms against viral infections, particularly bacteriophages. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Neo Discovery and Background DRT-2 System Mechanism Significance in Biotechnology and Medicine Reverse Transcriptase Applications: -Source: The Hindu
RudraM-II Missile System
Context: Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Rudra M-II Missile from a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology RudraM-II Missile System: Overview: Performance Evaluation: Specifications: -Source: The Hindu
ED Arrests Uttarakhand Resident for International Drug Trafficking
Context: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a resident of Uttarakhand for allegedly operating an international drug trafficking group. He has been booked under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The accused is said to have managed a global dark web enterprise that distributed fentanyl and other dangerous drugs to communities across America, including all […]