Science and Technology Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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The Finternet or Asset tokenization for global financial systems
Source: The post The Finternet or Asset tokenization for global financial systems has been created, based on the article “Asset tokenization can revolutionize financial systems” published in “Live mints” on 24 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- science and technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics and GS Paper2- Governance-Important aspects… Continue reading The Finternet or Asset tokenization for global financial systems
Implications of amendment to patent laws
Source: This post on the Implications of amendment to patent laws, has been created based on the article, ‘Changes in law will just make medicines more expensive, not better’, published in Indian Express on 22nd April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic – GS Paper 3 – Science and technology – Intellectual Property Rights in India Context:… Continue reading Implications of amendment to patent laws
What Indian scientists want from the upcoming government: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
Source: The post what Indian scientists want from the upcoming government has been created, based on the article “Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government” published in “The Hindu” on 20th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3– Science and technology-indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Indian economy- Government budgeting. News:… Continue reading What Indian scientists want from the upcoming government: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
Conflict between renewable energy development and the protection of the Great Indian Bustard in India
Source: The post conflict between renewable energy development and the protection of the Great Indian Bustard in India has been created, based on the article “WILL SOLAR DREAMS CLIP THE BUSTARD’S WINGS?” published in “Live mints” on 16th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-biodiversity-conservation News: The article discusses the conflict between renewable energy… Continue reading Conflict between renewable energy development and the protection of the Great Indian Bustard in India
Potential impacts of AI: The future of work in the Al era
Source: The post potential impacts of AI has been created, based on the article “The future of work in the Al era” published in “Business standard” on 13th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – science and technology – developments and their applications and effects in everyday life News: The article discusses how… Continue reading Potential impacts of AI: The future of work in the Al era
India’s ‘National One Health Mission’: The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’
Source: The post India’s ‘National One Health Mission‘ has been created, based on the article “The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-governance–Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The article discusses India‘s ‘National… Continue reading India’s ‘National One Health Mission’: The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’
India’s solar energy capacity: The ‘import restrictions’ on solar PV cells
Source: The post India’s solar energy capacity has been created, based on the article “The ‘import restrictions’ on solar PV cells” published in “The Hindu” on 10th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure- renewable energy News: The article discusses India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy re-introducing the Approved List of Models and… Continue reading India’s solar energy capacity: The ‘import restrictions’ on solar PV cells
Modern Warfare-Importance of absorption of technology
Source-This post on Modern Warfare-Importance of absorption of technology has been created based on the article “Marching ahead with technology absorption” published in “The Hindu” on 8 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Context-In the backdrop of evolving character of warfare, the Indian Army is poised to embrace… Continue reading Modern Warfare-Importance of absorption of technology
Problems faced by Indian pilots
Source – This post on Problems faced by Indian pilots has been created based on the article “Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount” published in “The Hindu” on 8 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context – The government has introduced revised “FDTL… Continue reading Problems faced by Indian pilots
AI regulation
Source-This post on AI regulation has been created based on the article “Different approaches to AI regulation” published in “The Hindu” on 8 April 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-There have been many developments in the domain of… Continue reading AI regulation
Lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft: Copyright VS Ai
Source: The post lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft has been created, based on the article “Copyright VS Ai” published in “Indian express” on 6th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Science and technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, issues relating to intellectual property rights… Continue reading Lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft: Copyright VS Ai
Nuclear energy- A solution for clean energy transition
Source-This post on Nuclear energy- A solution for clean energy transition has been created based on the article “Explained: The push for nuclear energy as climate solution” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News– Brussels has recently hosted a first-of-its-kind Nuclear Energy… Continue reading Nuclear energy- A solution for clean energy transition
Internet shutdowns in India: Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years
Source: The post internet shutdowns in India has been created, based on the article “Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of IT. News: This article discusses the high number of internet… Continue reading Internet shutdowns in India: Measuring internet freedom in India in the last 10 years
Present status of Nuclear energy
Source: This post Present status of Nuclear energy has been created based on the article “Nuclear energy: fixing the finance” published in “The Hindu” on 21 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure – Energy News: The first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit was held recently in Brussels. The summit highlights nuclear energy’s role in… Continue reading Present status of Nuclear energy
Concerns of AI in finance: Regulating Al in finance looks like a wild goose chase
Source: The post concerns of AI in finance has been created, based on the article “Regulating Al in finance looks like a wild goose chase” published in “Live mints” on 22nd March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Awareness in IT, Space, Computers, and Robotics News: This article discusses the challenges of regulating… Continue reading Concerns of AI in finance: Regulating Al in finance looks like a wild goose chase
Small Scale LNG – A big idea
Source-This post on Small Scale LNG-A big idea has been created based on the article “The big promise of small-scale LNG as fuel for India, with first SSLNG plant commissioned” published in “The Indian express” on 21 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News– The Union Minister for Petroleum… Continue reading Small Scale LNG – A big idea
Role of AI in elections: Many elections, AI’s dark dimension
Source: The post role of AI in elections has been created, based on the article “Many elections, AI’s dark dimension” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Science and technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics. News: The article discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)… Continue reading Role of AI in elections: Many elections, AI’s dark dimension
India’s Achievements in Research Output
Source: The post India’s achievements in research output has been created, based on the article “India’s R&D funding, breaking down the numbers”published in “The Hindu” on 14th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Science and technology-indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Indian economy- Government budgeting. Context: The article discusses India’s commitment to… Continue reading India’s Achievements in Research Output
India’s Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) program
Source: The post India’s Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) program has been created, based on the article “Explained: India’s first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor begins ‘core loading’, why it matters” published in “Indian express” on 14th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Science and Technology – indigenisation of technology and developing new technology. Context:… Continue reading India’s Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) program
Agni-5 trial: A blast-off for superior deterrence
Source-This post on Agni-5 trial: A blast-off for superior deterrence has been created based on the article “Agni-5 trial: A blast-off for superior deterrence” published in “Live Mint” on 14 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology News– India has successfully tested the… Continue reading Agni-5 trial: A blast-off for superior deterrence
Need for policy coordination to boost Trans-Asia Pacific e-commerce
Source – This post on Need for policy coordination to boost trans-Asia Pacific e–commerce has been created based on the article “Policy coordination could boost trans-Asia Pacific e-commerce” published in “Live Mint” on 13 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Science & technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Context– The Asia Pacific (APAC)… Continue reading Need for policy coordination to boost Trans-Asia Pacific e-commerce
On National AI mission and Investing in Artificial Intelligence
Source – This post on Investing in Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “India’s AI ambitions will get a much-needed fillip” and “Investing in AI” published in Live Mint and Business Standard” on 11 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 3 – Awareness in IT, Space, Computers, and Robotics News –… Continue reading On National AI mission and Investing in Artificial Intelligence
Significance of Undersea cable for India
Source-This post on Significance of Undersea cable for India has been created based on the article “Undersea Message: India, Get More Cable-Able” published on “The Times of India” on 7 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper 3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News-The article highlights the need of building robust submarine infrastructure for commercial… Continue reading Significance of Undersea cable for India
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) – The status of India’s nuclear program
Source: The post The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has been created, based on the article “The status of India’s nuclear programme” published in “The Hindu” on 5th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Science and Technology – indigenisation of technology and developing new technology. News: On March 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi… Continue reading Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) – The status of India’s nuclear program
India’s plan for semiconductor production- India’s microchip leap: Now for the hard part
Source: The post India’s plan for semiconductor production has been created, based on the article “India‘s microchip leap: Now for the hard part” published in “Live mints” on 4th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology. News: The article discusses India’s plan to… Continue reading India’s plan for semiconductor production- India’s microchip leap: Now for the hard part
