ISRO’s SSLV-D2
Context: In its second development flight, the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) was launched successfully from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It will place the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) earth observation satellite EOS-07 and two co-passenger satellites — Janus-1 and AzaadiSat2 — developed by start-ups, in a […]
5G Services in the Country
Focus: GS-III: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Li Why in News? Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have started providing 5G services in the country from 01.10.2022 onwards. As on 31.01.2023, 5G services have been started in 238 cities distributed across all license service areas. The rollout obligations are required to […]
Google’s New AI Chatbot – Bard
Context: Google has finally decided to answer the challenge and threat posed by Microsoft-backed OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The search giant confirmed it will soon start public testing for a new AI chatbot of its own called Bard, based on the company’s Language Model for Dialogue Application or LaMDA. Relevance: GS III: Science […]
CAR T-Cell Therapy
Context: A new development on the treatment for cancer, currently holding the attention of many researchers worldwide, is the CAR T-cell therapy. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Cancer Types of Tumors Causes of Cancer Three major forms of treatment Evolution of Systemic Therapy Early Stage: Chemotherapy Next Stage: Targeted […]
What are voice deepfakes?
Context: Recently, several users of the social media platform 4chan, used “speech synthesis” and “voice cloning” service provider, ElevenLabs, to make voice deepfakes of celebrities like Emma Watson, Joe Rogan, and Ben Shapiro. These deepfake audios made racist, abusive, and violent comments. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are voice […]
What is NISAR?
Context: Jointly developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), an Earth-observation satellite, called NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), got a send-off ceremony at the American space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Hubble Space Telescope
Context: The Hubble Space Telescope measured the mass of a white dwarf designated LAWD 37, which burned out over 1 billion years ago. In the work, scientists used a phenomenon called gravitational lensing. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Gravitational lensing? About the Hubble telescope -Source: Indian Express
What are Muons?
Context: According to a recent study, scientists are investigating the fortress wall of the ancient city Xi’an in China using muons, tiny particles from outer space, which can pass through hundreds of meters of stone. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are muons? What is muon tomography or muography? Muons […]
Juno Probe
Context: Recently, NASA’s Juno spacecraft experienced a glitch that caused it to lose over 200 images taken during a Jupiter flyby. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Juno Probe: Goal: Objectives: Juno aims to: Key Facts About Jupiter: -Source: Indian Express
Lab-Grown Diamonds
Context: Finance Minister highlighted the government’s emphasis on lab-grown diamonds during her Budget speech. She announced a reduction in customs duty on seeds used in the production of lab-grown diamonds and the provision of a grant to Indian Institutes of Technology to promote the development of lab-grown diamonds in India. Relevance: GS III: Science and […]