Science and Technology Current Affairs Updates For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination

Source: The post State of R&D Spending in India has been created, based on the article “R&D: Why the private sector falls behind” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd August 2024  UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology  Context: The article discusses India’s need for more research and development (R&D) spending. It highlights that India’s… Continue reading State of R&D Spending in India

Source: The post traditional corporate strategies and governance are insufficient to handle AI’s complexities and uncertainties has been created, based on the article “Why there is a need to reimagine corporate governance in the AI age” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd August 2024  UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Science and Technology- developments and their… Continue reading Traditional corporate strategies and governance are insufficient to handle AI’s complexities and uncertainties

Source-This post on BioE3 Policy Initiative has been created based on the article “Biotech enigma” published in “The Hindu” on 30 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Science and technology – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology Context– The Cabinet has approved the BioE3 or Biotechnology for Economy, Environment… Continue reading BioE3 Policy Initiative

Source: The post emerging field of synthetic biology has been created, based on the article “Our biodiversity is a treasure chest: Handle it with care” published in “Live Mints” on 28th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-science and technology- biotechnology Context: The article discusses synthetic biology, which uses genetic engineering to create new… Continue reading Emerging field of synthetic biology

Source-This post on Recent Developments in India’s Space Program has been created based on the article “A look at ongoing Indian space missions” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Context- The article highlights the significant progress of India’s space program over the past… Continue reading Recent Developments in India’s Space Program

Source-This post on Mobile Tariff Hikes has been created based on the article “Airtel, Jio, Vodafone hike tariffs: Indians are paying more for less” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– Recent mobile tariff hikes of 10 to 27 percent by Jio… Continue reading Mobile Tariff Hikes

Source: The post growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups has been created, based on the article “Express view on SSLV launch: India’s space” published in “Indian Express” on 20th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space Context: The article… Continue reading Growth in India’s space technology and the role of private players and start-ups

Source: The post how India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals has been created, based on the article “Hints of the corporatisation of science research in India” published in “The Hindu” on 14th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Science and Technology Context: The article discusses how India’s government is shifting science… Continue reading How India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals

Source: The post Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) has been created, based on the article “Perfunctory panacea: Scientists need greater funding for research, not national awards” published in “The Hindu” on 12th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology- Achievements of Indians in science & technology Context: The article discusses the… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Source-This post on Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station has been created based on the article “NASA’s Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore could be stuck in Space till 2025: What happens now?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,… Continue reading Extended Stay of Astronauts at the International Space Station

Source: The post challenges in the green energy transition has been created, based on the article “From Uttarakhand to Wayanad: Balancing realpolitik with green transition” published in “Indian Express” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s green energy transition. It highlights the varying state-led transitions, the conflict… Continue reading Challenges in the green energy transition

Source: The post solutions to address power sector concerns has been created, based on the article “Powering India’s future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s clean energy transition, highlighting achievements in electrification and renewable energy growth. It addresses challenges in decarbonizing the… Continue reading Solutions to Address Power Sector Concerns

Source: The post India’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy- challenges and solutions has been created, based on the article “Electricity: A strategic view” published in “Business Standard” on 5th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure- electricity Context: The article discusses India’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, highlighting the need… Continue reading India’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy- challenges and solutions

Source-This post on High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development has been created based on the article “AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics Context– The article emphasizes the need for high-quality data, the… Continue reading High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development

Source- This post on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been created based on the article “Problem power“ published in “The Hindu“ on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The Indian government is planning to collaborate with the private sector to study and test Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).… Continue reading Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Potential and Challenges

Source: The post India’s strategy for AI leadership has been created, based on the article “A great convergence could drive India’s Al revolution” published in “Live Mints” on 30th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-science and technology-Awareness in IT, Space, Computers, and Robotics Context: The article discusses India’s AI strategy. It highlights India’s focus… Continue reading India’s Strategy for AI Leadership

Source: The post Machine Unlearning (MUL) has been created, based on the article “Teaching computers to forget” published in “The Hindu” on 30th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-science and technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics Context: The article discusses Machine Unlearning (MUL), a method to make AI systems forget… Continue reading Machine Unlearning (MUL)

Source: The post hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound has been created, based on the article “Is Ozempic really the miracle weight loss drug we’ve been waiting for?” published in “Indian express” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and Technology- developments and their… Continue reading Hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound

Source: The post issue of illegal coal mining in India has been created, based on the article “India’s illegal coal mining problem” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Infrastructure – Mining Context:  The article discusses the issue of illegal coal mining in India, highlighting recent worker deaths due… Continue reading Issue of illegal coal mining in India

Source: The post split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard has been created, based on the article “Why SC couldn’t agree on environmental release of GM mustard” published in “Indian Express” on 25th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects… Continue reading Split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard

Source: The post India’s plans for energy transition has been created, based on the article “For clean energy, govt rolls: OUT POWER TOOLS” published in “Live Mints” on 24th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s plans for a balanced energy transition, including policies for green finance, renewable energy… Continue reading India’s plans for energy transition

Source-This post on AgriSure: A New Initiative to Boost Agricultural Innovation has been created based on the article “Supporting agripreneurs – New fund should support innovation” published in “Business Standard” on 17 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3-  Technology Missions; E-technology in the aid of farmers Context-The government of India is planning to launch the “Agri… Continue reading AgriSure: A New Initiative to Boost Agricultural Innovation

Source-This post on Challenges in India’s Energy Sector has been created based on the article “THE ROADMAP FOR NET-ZERO EMISSIONS “published in “LiveMint” on 17 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context- India’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 faces many challenges in the energy sector. Tackling… Continue reading Challenges in India’s Energy Sector

Source: The post issues with India’s R&D expenditure has been created, based on the article “Can this Budget be a 1991 moment for science and technology?” published in “Indian express” on 10th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology Context: The article emphasizes the need for increased investment in science and technology in… Continue reading Issues with India’s R&D expenditure

Source-This post on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) has been created based on the article “The innate limitations in executing iCET” published in “The Hindu” on 10 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Context– The iCET initiative reflects… Continue reading Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)