ISRO’s Interest in Planetary Defence Mission
Context: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has expressed interest in participating in a planetary defence mission in space, in preparation for a close encounter between Earth and the Apophis asteroid on April 13, 2029. This was announced by ISRO Chairman S Somanath and senior scientists during an international workshop held in Bengaluru on Wednesday, […]
UK Teenager Becomes First to Receive Brain Implant for Epilepsy Control
Context; A UK-based teenager, Oran Knowlson, has become the first person in the world to receive a brain implant to help control his epileptic seizures using a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Deep Brain Stimulation Device Working: What is Epilepsy? -Source: The Hindu
African Swine Fever
Context: The death toll of pigs following the outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease in Mizoram since February has crossed 3,350, officials said recently. Relevance: Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Dimensions of this Article: What is African Swine Fever? What are the symptoms of African swine fever? -Source: The Hindu
ISRO Completes Final Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the third and final Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment (RLV LEX-03) for the Pushpak vehicle. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: RLV LEX-03 Mission Overview Mission Summary: Technologies and Capabilities Demonstrated: Significance: Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs) Definition: Operational Mechanics: Current Usage: […]
Successful Launch of SVOM Satellite
Context: A Long March 2-C rocket launched from southwestern China, carrying the French-Chinese satellite Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM). The launch was recently completed successfully, marking a significant milestone in international space collaboration. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) Overview: Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs): Significance of SVOM: -Source: The Hindu
About Ultrasound Imaging
Context: Experts highlighted the importance of ultrasound for the early detection of fatty liver disease, noting that blood tests alone might not offer a prompt diagnosis. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About Ultrasound Imaging: -Source: The Hindu
Overview of Atomic Clocks
Context: Researchers have built a portable optical atomic clock that can be used onboard ships. Relevance: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Atomic Clocks: Mechanism of Atomic Clocks: Types of Atomic Clocks: -Source: The Hindu
About ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog recently announced the commencement of applications for the prestigious ‘ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024’. ATL Tinkerpreneur 2024: It a flagship summer boot camp under AIM’s Atal Tinkering Labs program. This boot camp is now open to all schools across India including non […]
Adoption of Large Action Models
Context: Enterprises globally are adopting Large Action Models (LAMs) that understand complex goals communicated with natural language, and they follow up with autonomous actions to achieve them. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Large Action Models (LAMs): What are Large Language Models (LLMs)? -Source: Indian Express
Cassini Mission and Milgromian Dynamics
Context: The findings of the Cassini mission, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, provided an opportunity to test Milgromian dynamics (MOND) – an alternative theory to dark matter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Dark Matter? MOND Theory: An Alternative to Dark Matter Background and Proposition: Key Concepts […]