ISRO PSLV-C60 SpaDeX Mission Launch Today
Context : Autonomous Space Docking Technology Relevance : GS 3(Science , Technology ) Mission Overview: Crucial for Lunar Missions: Space Exploration Advancements: Boost to Space Startups: Agriculture in Space: -Source : Live Mint
OpenAI finds AI in education a major risk in India but experts disagree
Context : OpenAI’s Study and Findings Relevance : GS 2(Education ), GS 3(Technology ) Expert Reactions and Disagreements Potential Threats to Education Optimism about AI’s Role in Education
Assembly of HLVM3 Begins at ISRO for Uncrewed Flight
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the assembly of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan mission’s first uncrewed flight. Relevance: GS 3 (Space) HLVM3 Assembly: Launch Campaign Commencement: Preparation and Integration: Integration: Gaganyaan Project: Anniversary Significance:
Can we make black holes reveal themselves in echoes of light
Context: A recent study in Astrophysical Journal Letters proposes a novel method to measure black hole properties using light echoes, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein’s general relativity. Relevance: GS 3 (Space) What are Light Echoes? New Measurement Technique Testing the Method Technological Requirements Implications
Indian Scientists Develop Novel Gene Therapy
Context : Scientists in India have made significant progress in using gene therapy to treat haemophilia A. Relevance: GS 3 (Science) Successful Gene Therapy Trial. Current Treatments. Haemophilia A basics. Cost of Treatment.
Saurashtra Fossils Say Early Humans Didn’t Stick To Coast As They Migrated
Context : Discrepancy in coastal migration theory of early humans Relevance: GS 3(Science)
PSLV-C59 Places PROBA-3 Satellites into Orbit
Background: Initial launch was scheduled for December 4, 2024, but an anomaly in the propulsion system delayed it by a day. Relevance : GS 3 (Space)
ISRO Sets PROBA-3 Launch for Today
Background: Relevance: GS 3 ( Space) Mission Details: Mission Objective: Significance:
India Tests Nuclear-Capable K-4 Ballistic Missile from INS Arighaat
Context: India has successfully tested the K-4, a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile, from the INS Arighaat, a recently commissioned nuclear-powered submarine. The test was carried out off the coast of Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal. The K-4 missile, which is solid-fueled, boasts a striking range of 3,500 kilometers and was launched from a 6000-tonne […]
One Day One Genome Initiative
Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) introduces the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to showcase the enormous microbial potential of India. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Overview of the “One Day One Genome” Initiative Introduction The “One Day One Genome” initiative is a groundbreaking project coordinated by […]