INSPIRE Awards And Scheme
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, the 9th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) for the INSPIRE Awards – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge), has commenced. About INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Award: It is aligned with the ‘Start-up India’ initiative and is being executed by DST (Department of […]
GPS-Based Toll System to Replace FASTag
Context: The government plans to start a GPS-based toll system in place of FASTag to ensure seamless payment and vehicle movement on national highways. The move would end the role of toll plazas across the country. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: How will a GPS-based tolling system work? About FASTag […]
CRISPR Technology
Context: Over the last 3 years, the gene-editing technology with near unlimited potential has produced flawless results in clinical trials. India has approved a 5-year project to develop CRISPR to cure sickle cell anaemia. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is CRISPR technology? Technology in action What are the possibilities […]
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Context: Recently, Germany launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains, these are emissions-free trains that can reach speeds of 140 kilometres per hour and can run about 1,000 km before the tank runs dry.Relevance: GS III: Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Dimensions of the Article: About Hydrogen fuel cells How are they different from […]
Cyborg Cockroaches
Context: Japanese scientists have devised a system that can create cyborg cockroaches that are part insect and part machine. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Cyborg cockroaches How is it powered? About Cyborg cockroaches Cyborg cockroaches’ movements are controlled by tiny integrated circuits. They will be able to conduct surveillance […]
Vande Bharat Express
Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? Union Minister of railways said that Indian Railways had successfully completed trials of the second generation Vande Bharat train that will come with enhanced passenger comfort and safety features. About Vande Bharat 2: Vande Bharat 2 will be equipped with more advancements and improved features like 0 to 100 […]
About Qimingxing-50
Context: China’s first fully solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle has successfully completed its maiden test flight with all onboard systems functioning optimally.Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Qimingxing-50 Cross between drone and satellite About Qimingxing-50 With a wingspan of 164-ft, the drone is a large machine powered entirely by solar panels. […]
CoE-SURVEI
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? The Centre of Excellence on Satellite and Unmanned Remote Vehicle Initiative (CoE-SURVEI) has developed an Artificial Intelligence-based software which can automatically detect change on the ground, including unauthorised constructions and encroachments in a time series using satellite imagery. CoE-SURVEI The CoE-SURVEI, established by Directorate General Defence […]
Women in Engineering Science and Technology (WEST)
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? A new I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) initiative called “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)” was launched by, Scientific Secretary, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India on 5th September 2022. About WEST programme: The WEST programme will cater to women […]
Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Technology
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD) technology that could aid cost-effective recovery of spent rocket stages and safely land payloads on other planets. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is IAD? Significance What is IAD? The IAD is designed, developed […]