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
Category: Science and Technology
India’s Strategy for AI Leadership
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
Machine Unlearning (MUL)
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)
Hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound
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
Issue of illegal coal mining in India
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
Split verdict by the Supreme Court on the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard
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
India’s plans for energy transition
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
AgriSure: A New Initiative to Boost Agricultural Innovation
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
Challenges in India’s Energy Sector
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
Issues with India’s R&D expenditure
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
