What is Anti-Microbial Resistance?
Context: Recent studies have found the emergence of resistant Salmonella tphimurium DT104 that causes infections in humans and cattle. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Concerns regarding Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Way forward Details: The rapid and unselective use of traditional antibiotics gives rise to the emergence […]
About Dirty Bomb
Context: In Russia’s latest advocacy campaign over its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has focused on accusations that Kyiv might be planning to use a so-called “dirty bomb” – a conventional explosive device laced with toxic nuclear material. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Dirty bomb Concerns About Dirty bomb A […]
NavIC (Navigation in Indian Constellation)
Context: Indian plans to expand its regional satellite navigation system NavIC (Navigation in Indian Constellation), to increase its use in the civilian sector and ships, aircraft travelling far from the country’s borders. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is NavIC? How does NavIC compare? Why is India promoting NavIC? What is […]
ISRO To Boost NavIC
Context On the sidelines of the India Space Congress, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently revealed plans to extend the reach of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) beyond India and not just to a limited area around India. ISRO is also working on a number of NavIC enhancements in order to encourage more people […]
ISRO’s Heaviest Rocket
Context The Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) heaviest rocket Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3 or GSLV Mark 3) successfully orbited 36 satellites of OneWeb, based in the United Kingdom. It was launched as part of the LVM3-M2 / OneWeb India-1 Mission. LVM3-M2 is New Space India Limited’s dedicated commercial satellite mission (NSIL). NSIL is a […]
Genetically Modified (GM) Food Crop
Context: The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union Environment Ministry has approved seed production “prior to commercial release” of India’s first indigenously developed transgenic hybrid mustard. It opens up possibilities for India’s first genetically modified (GM) food crop by farmers. Relevance: GS-3 Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Key Points What are […]
Forest Conservation Rules 2022
Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has asked the Centre to put the new Forest Conservation Rules, 2022, on hold. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are the Forest Conservation Rules? What do the updated rules say? Other Provisions of Forest (Conservation) Rules,2022 About National Commission for Scheduled […]
About Rustom-2
Context: The indigenous medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Rustom-2 developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation is expected to complete all user trials by August 2023. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Rustom-2 Features Significance About Rustom-2 It has been designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment […]
Mangalyaan Mission
Context: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) confirmed that the Mars Orbiter craft has lost communication and is non-recoverable and the Mangalyaan mission has attained end-of-life. Relevance: GS II: Science and technology Dimensions of the Article: About Mars Orbiter Mission Objectives About Mars Orbiter Mission : The PSLV-C25 rocket carrying the Rs 450 crore Mars […]
What Are Kamikaze Drones?
Context: Recently, Ukrainian officials said that Ukraine’s capital region was struck by Iranian-made kamikaze drones, . Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are Kamikaze drones? Which countries have such drones? What are Kamikaze drones? These are small unmanned aircraft packed with explosives that can be flown directly at a tank […]