Majorana Zero Modes: Potential Breakthrough for Quantum Computing
Context: Recently, researchers at Microsoft announced that they had figured out a way to create an elusive kind of particle that could potentially revolutionise quantum computing. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Majorana Fermions and Majorana Zero Modes Majorana Fermions: Majorana Zero Modes: Advantages of Majorana Zero Modes in Computing: Topological Degeneracy: […]
About The Solar Flare
Context: Recently, an X-class solar flare was emitted by the Sun, causing disruptions in radio communications in certain areas. The flare has been classified as an X1.0 flare by NASA. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Solar flares Classification: Categories of Solar Flares: X-class Flares (Big): M-class Flares (Medium-Sized): C-class […]
What is Smart Bandage?
Context: A recently published study highlights the development of a wearable, wireless, and mechanically flexible “smart bandage” that has the potential to accelerate the healing of chronic wounds. Relevance: GS III: Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Dimensions of the Article: Smart Bandage: Biosensors and Monitoring: Drug Release and Tissue Stimulation: Research Findings: Limitations and Future Directions: […]
About The Anti-Microbial Resistance
Context: Four prominent multilateral agencies, namely the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), have jointly unveiled a priority research agenda aimed at combating the pressing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This research agenda is rooted in the One Health approach. Relevance: […]
About CH3+ Molecule
Context: Recently, the CH3+ molecule has been detected in space for the first time by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About CH3+ molecule: Significance of the discovery: What is NASA’s James Webb Telescope? What is the mission of the James Webb Space Telescope? […]
India’s Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope
Context: Recently, an international team of astronomers announced scientific evidence confirming the presence of gravitational waves using pulsar observations. India’s Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was among the world’s six large telescopes that played a vital role in providing this evidence. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope […]
Formation of Chiral Bose-Liquid State
Context: According to recent research, the chiral Bose-liquid state may be an entirely new state of matter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Formation of Chiral Bose-Liquid State: -Source: Indian express
About Lab-Grown Meat
Context: Two U.S. companies, Good Meat and Upside Foods, have received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make and sell their cell-cultivated chicken. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Cultivated meat Cultivated meat, also known as cell-cultured meat or lab-grown meat, is a form of meat produced […]
About The Chandrayaan-3
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to retain the names of the Chandrayaan-2 lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan) for their Chandrayaan-3 equivalents as well. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Mission Modules: Propulsion Module: Lander Module: Consists of four payloads: Rover Module: Launch and Rocket: Objective and […]
Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGDs) and Upanishads
Context: During the PM of India’s inaugural state visit to the US, he gifted the US President, Biden, and his wife with several presents. These gifts included a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond and a first edition print of the book The Ten Principal Upanishads, published in 1937. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of […]