Science and Technology Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Mains 2024 Examination
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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
Benefits and Challenges of the Genome India Project – Decoding the script
Source: The post Benefits and Challenges of the Genome India Project has been created, based on the article “Decoding the script: Findings from the genome sequencing must be shared widely” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology,… Continue reading Benefits and Challenges of the Genome India Project – Decoding the script
Roles AI play in protecting democracy- There’s also a positive side of Al that can strengthen democracy
Source: The post roles AI play in protecting democracy has been created, based on the article “There’s also a positive side of Al that can strengthen democracy” published in “Live mints” on 1st March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and technology- Artificial intelligent News: The article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) can both… Continue reading Roles AI play in protecting democracy- There’s also a positive side of Al that can strengthen democracy
GAGANYAAN- Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
Source-This post on GAGANYAAN- Indian Human Spaceflight Programme has been created based on the article “Express View on Gaganyaan: Sky’s not the limit” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 February 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology News-The article discusses about India’s most ambitious space programme Gaganyaan.… Continue reading GAGANYAAN- Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
Threats posed by Artificial intelligence
Source-This post on Threats posed by Artificial intelligence has been created based on the article “AI, sovereignty and Isaac Asimov’s warning” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 February 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges. News-The article discusses the… Continue reading Threats posed by Artificial intelligence
Genome India Project
Source-This post on Genome India Project has been created based on the article “Creating India’s genetic map” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 February 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper 3– Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology. News-The article highlights the significance of genome sequencing. Background– The government’s Genome India initiative… Continue reading Genome India Project
Private participation in India’s Space Sector
Source-This post on Private participation in India’s space sector has been created based on the article “Private participation: The space sector has opportunities for India” published in “Business Standard’’ on 28 February 2024. UPSC Syllabus: –GS paper-3– Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology News-The article discusses the significance of increasing… Continue reading Private participation in India’s Space Sector
DPI to propel deep-tech Innovation
Source-This post on DPI to propel deep-tech innovation has been created based on the article “The budget paved a path for DPI to propel deep-tech innovation” published in “Live Mint” on 28 February. UPSC Syllabus–GS paper 3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology. News-The article discusses the potential of Digital… Continue reading DPI to propel deep-tech Innovation
Sustainable funding for science
Source-This post on Sustainable funding for science funding has been created based on the article “Why science needs sustainable funding” published in “The Hindu” on 28 February 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 3- Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. News-The article highlights the need to ensure sustainable funding for science… Continue reading Sustainable funding for science
Issues with this traditional model of scientific conferences in India – Drop the ‘garland model’ to let science in India blossom
Source: The post issues with this traditional model of scientific conferences in India has been created, based on the article “Drop the ‘garland model’ to let science in India blossom” published in “The Hindu” on 27th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and technology News: The article discusses how scientific conferences… Continue reading Issues with this traditional model of scientific conferences in India – Drop the ‘garland model’ to let science in India blossom
Significance of moon landings missions- A new success: Space is an area that necessitates expansive collaboration
Source: The post significance of moon landings missions has been created, based on the article “A new success: Space is an area that necessitates expansive collaboration” published in “The Hindu” on 26th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and technology-Space News: The article discusses recent moon landings by different countries and organizations. It… Continue reading Significance of moon landings missions- A new success: Space is an area that necessitates expansive collaboration
Ultra-Processed food
Source- The post Ultra-processed food has been created, based on the article “What are you eating? Ultra-processed food here to stay. Home cooking’s an antidote” published in “The Times of India” on 24 February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic– GS Paper 3- Food Processing and Related Industries in India- Scope’ and Significance, Location, Upstream and Downstream… Continue reading Ultra-Processed food
On Improving Private Sector Participation in Space – The next frontier
Source: This post on Improving Private Sector Participation in Space has been created based on the article “The next frontier” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science & Technology – Awareness in the fields of Space. News: The article discusses the recent decision of the government to… Continue reading On Improving Private Sector Participation in Space – The next frontier
On the Implications of India’s Indigenous Cryogenic Engine
Source: This post on the Implications of India’s Indigenous Cryogenic Engine has been created based on the article “Next stage – Indigenous cryogenic engine lift-off for India’s space programme” published in “Business Standard” on 22nd February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science & Technology – Awareness in the fields of Space. News: The… Continue reading On the Implications of India’s Indigenous Cryogenic Engine
Human-animal conflict in Kerala-Why are human-wildlife conflicts escalating in Kerala?
Source: The post human-animal conflict in Kerala has been created, based on the article “Why are human-wildlife conflicts escalating in Kerala?” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-biodiversity- conservation, environmental impact assessment News: The article discusses the serious issue of human-animal conflicts in Kerala, India. It highlights the… Continue reading Human-animal conflict in Kerala-Why are human-wildlife conflicts escalating in Kerala?
AI reshaping merit and the idea of meritocracy- Recalibrating merit in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Source: The post AI reshaping merit and the idea of meritocracy has been created, based on the article “Recalibrating merit in the age of Artificial Intelligence” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and technology- developing new technology. News: The article discusses how meritocracy, where people succeed… Continue reading AI reshaping merit and the idea of meritocracy- Recalibrating merit in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Issues with Textile Recycling – Why fashion industry’s ‘recycling’ methods are not saving the planet
Source: The post issues with textile recycling has been created, based on the article “Why fashion industry’s ‘recycling’ methods are not saving the planet” published in “The Hindu” on 15th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and technology-developing new technology. News: The article highlights the discrepancy between fashion brands’ claims of using… Continue reading Issues with Textile Recycling – Why fashion industry’s ‘recycling’ methods are not saving the planet
On RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – Digital future
Source: This post on RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has been created based on the article “Digital future” published in “Business Standard” on 15th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article discusses the CBDC-R pilot project being… Continue reading On RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – Digital future
