The Advantages and Risks of Our Big Lithium Discovery
Context The government recently announced that lithium reserves totaling 5.9 million tonnes had been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Mains Question What makes lithium metal so crucial to India? What are the dangers of mining lithium? (250 Words) Highlights […]
Ring Around a Dwarf Planet
Context: Astronomers have found a ring around a dwarf planet, located in the Kuiper Belt at the solar system’s edge, called Quaoar, according to a new study. The ring, however, is positioned much further away from the planet than is usual and defies theoretical explanations. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
What is a Quasicrystal?
Context: According to a recent study, Scientists have discovered a new type of one with 12-fold symmetry, in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is a Quasicrystal? Discovery and Application: What are the findings of the new study? -Source: Indian Express
MicroLED Display Technology
Context: Apple’s shift to microLED display technology is reportedly under process. Considered as the next big transition in display technology Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is microLED display technology? What are its benefits over other displays? -Source: The Hindu
Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently issued orders to block 138 online betting platforms and 94 money lending apps on an “urgent” and “emergency” basis under Section 69(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Dangers Posed by Lending Apps What is […]
Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile
Context: Indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to be tested again in April 2023. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) Functioning: -Source: The Hindu
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 […]