A Recent Breakthrough in Cancer Research
Context: A recent breakthrough in cancer research, published in Cell Reports by researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, sheds light on why some cancer cells are resistant to the anti-cancer drug Taxol. This discovery offers the potential to enhance cancer treatment by devising strategies to overcome this resistance, providing hope for patients grappling with this […]
About RISC-V Technology
Context: Recently, chip designer Qualcomm said that it is partnering with Alphabet’s Google to make wearable devices like smartwatches using chips based on RISC-V technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About RISC-V Technology: How RISC-V Works: Benefits of RISC-V: -Source: The Hindu
Quantum Engine
Context: Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a quantum engine, referred to as the ‘Pauli engine,’ which can convert the energy difference between two quantum states of a group of atoms into useful work. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Quantum States: Quantum Engine: Conclusion -Source: The Hindu
The Explosion of Digital Uncertainty
Context: Recent progress in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captivated the interest of the general public, businesses, and governments. The Government of India has recently published a comprehensive report on the opportunities presented by the current AI wave. IT industry leaders in India are confident that this AI wave will bring about significant changes in the […]
What Is A Deepfake Technology?
Context: The Central government is looking to invoke a law that would require WhatsApp to share details about the first originator of a message. The basis for this are multiple deepfake videos of politicians circulating on WhatsApp. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is a deepfake? Background: Where can it […]
About the CAR T-cell therapy
Context: Recently, the IIT Bombay-incubated company Immuno Adoptive Cell Therapy has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSO) approval of the first humanized CD19-targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell (CAR-T cell) Therapy product called NexCAR19 (Actalycabtagene autoleucel) for use in cases of relapsed/refractory B-cell Lymphomas and Leukaemia in India. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: CAR T-cell Therapy Chimeric […]
LongTerm Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Context: Risk is a dynamic and continuously changing concept, influenced by shifts in societal values, technological progress, and scientific discoveries. Before the digital age, openly sharing personal details was relatively safe. However, in the era of cyberattacks and data breaches, the same action now carries significant dangers. Relevance: GS3- Science and Technology Mains Question: “In […]
Multimodal AI Systems
Context: There has been a paradigm shift within AI (Artificial Intelligence) towards Multimodal Systems, allowing users to engage with AI through a combination of text, images, sounds, and videos. These systems aim to replicate human-like cognition by encompassing multiple sensory inputs. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Multimodal AI Systems Multimodal AI refers […]
Cabinet Approves Royalty Rates for Lithium & Two Other Strategic Minerals
Context: The Centre has approved an amendment to a key law in order to specify competitive royalty rates for the mining of three strategically significant minerals – lithium, niobium, and rare earth elements (REEs). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Critical Minerals: Importance of Critical Minerals Applications of Critical Minerals Strategic Value […]
Aditya-L1 Solar Mission
Context: ISRO updated that a Trajectory Correction Maneuver (TCM) was performed on India’s first solar mission Aditya L1. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Aditya-L1 Objectives of Aditya-1 What is Lagrange Point 1? -Source: The Hindu