AI Will Be Kinetic Enabler of India’s Digital Economy
Focus: GS Paper -3: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, and robotics Why in News? Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship said the Government is determined to develop artificial intelligence and AI powered solutions that will benefit India as well as transform lives of its […]
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice)
Context: The European Space Agency (ESA) is all set to launch the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or Juice, mission from its spaceport in French Guiana on an Ariane 5 launcher. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) Mission Objectives Scientific Goals Juice’s Capability to Detect Life […]
About The Vande Bharat Express
Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? The Prime Minister flagged off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train via video conferencing. About Vande Bharat 2: About Vande Bharat Express:
About The Second Space Age
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life; Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers etc Mains Question Discuss the potential of the space sector and its related issues in the context of India. Also, make some recommendations for solutions to these problems. (250 Words). Key Takeaways: […]
LIGO-India Project
Context: Recently, the government approved the construction of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) project after seven years of in-principle approval. It will be built by the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Science and Technology with the U.S. National Science Foundation and several national and international research institutions. Relevance: GS III: Science […]
Genome India Project
Context: Government aims to sequence 10,000 genomes by the end of the year 2023 under the Genome India Project (GIP). The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology has sequenced close to 7,000 genomes and 3,000 of these are already available for public access. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
Indian Space Policy 2023
Context: The Indian Space Policy 2023 was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security. The policy seeks to institutionalise private sector participation in the space sector, with ISRO focusing on research and development of advanced space technologies. Relevance: GS III: Space Dimensions of the Article: Major Provisions of Indian Space Policy 2023 The Indian Space Policy 2023 outlines the […]
About The Artemis II Mission
Context: NASA recently announced the crew that will fly aboard its Artemis II mission. Relevance: GS II: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Artemis II Mission Artemis Program: Artemis I: -Source: The Hindu
Amogha-III Missile
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, the Bharat Dynamics (BDL) has successfully conducted a field firing test of its latest 3rd generation man-portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Amogha-III. About Amogha-III Missile:
Gamma Ray Burst (GRB)
Context: A gamma-ray burst that recently hit our solar system was so bright, it temporarily blinded gamma-ray instruments in space, according to a NASA release. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) are short-lived bursts of gamma-ray light, which is the most energetic form […]