About The Dinkinesh Asteroid
Context: Recently, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has captured its first images of the main belt asteroid Dinkinesh, marking the beginning of a 12-year voyage. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About the Dinkinesh Asteroid: About the Lucy Mission: -Source: India Today
Lab Grown Human Embryo Model
Context: Recently, Scientists have achieved a remarkable feat by creating a lab-grown “human embryo” model using stem cells and chemicals, without using an egg or sperm shedding light on early embryo development. Relevance: GS III: Biotechnology Dimensions of the Article: Human Embryo: Creation of the Embryo Model: Insights from These Models on Early Development: Importance […]
About The Gene-Drive Technology
Context: Gene-drive technology has been used in outdoor but controlled conditions in India, Brazil, and Panama to genetically manipulate mosquitoes. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Gene-Drive Technology: Recent Developments: -Source: The Hindu
Biodegradable Nanocomposite Film with Enhanced Optical and Mechanical Properties
Context: Recently, researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, have successfully fabricated a biodegradable nanocomposite film with optical and mechanical properties. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Research: Polymers: Nanomaterials: Nanocomposite Film:
What is Hubble Constant?
Context: Recently, a group of researchers from India and the United States has introduced an innovative technique for estimating the Hubble constant and the rate at which the universe is expanding. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Hubble Constant? Measuring the Hubble Constant Calculating the Hubble constant requires two […]
Study on Cells with Minimal Genes and Evolutionary Potential
Context: Researchers from Indiana University in Bloomington have conducted a study on cells with minimal genes, focusing on the essential genes vital for an organism’s survival and reproduction. Published in the journal Nature, their research delves into how these streamlined cells can adapt and evolve, challenging conventional ideas about genetic flexibility and mutation rates. Relevance: […]
New Covid-19 Variant: Pirola
Context: An article published in the Yale Medicine Review on August 31 has noted the rise of Covid-19 infections in multiple countries, driven by a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called BA.2.86, which is informally being termed ‘Pirola’.Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About SARS-CoV-2 Virus Mutation Process About Pirola Variant Covid-19 […]
The Need For an Indian System To Regulate AI
Context: Relevance: GS3 –Science and Technology- Mains Question Compare and contrast the eastern and western models of regulation of artificial intelligence. Discuss which of them hold more relevance for India as a nation. (15 marks, 250 words). Regulation of AI- difference between the eastern and western model Eastern Model Western Model Eastern model is inclusive, […]
Electrified Flex fuel vehicle
Context: Recently, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India unveiled the Prototype of BS-6 Stage-II, Electrified Flex fuel vehicle. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle: A Breakthrough in Sustainable Mobility Understanding the Mechanics of Flexible Fuel Cars Utilizing Ethanol Ethanol and Ethanol Blending in India: […]
About The ORON Aircraft
Context: Israel’s Defense Ministry and the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently announced they completed two years of outfitting the ORON aircraft with advanced intelligence-gathering technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About ORON Aircraft: The ORON Aircraft is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) mission aircraft developed collaboratively by the Israeli Defence Ministry’s Directorate […]