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)
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Quantum Technology and Diamonds
Source-This post on Quantum Technology and Diamonds has been created based on the article “Hurdles in importing diamonds pose a quantum block to research ambition” published in “The Hindu” on 9 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… Continue reading Quantum Technology and Diamonds
Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Source-This post on Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation has been created based on the article “The ANRF plan has got off on the wrong foot” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Context– The establishment of… Continue reading Issues with Anusandhan National Research Foundation
IEEE 2061-2024 Standard
Source: The post IEEE 2061-2024 Standard has been created, based on the article “On improving rural mobile connectivity” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- science and technology- indigenisation of technology and developing new technology. Context: The article discusses how mobile devices rely on cellular networks for connectivity. It… Continue reading IEEE 2061-2024 Standard
Investing in pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) helps India’s transition to clean energy
Source: The post investing in pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) helps India’s transition to clean energy has been created, based on the article “Let pump dams fill gaps in clean power supplies” published in “Live mints” on 25th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-infrastructure (renewable energy) Context: The article discusses Adani Group’s plan to invest in… Continue reading Investing in pumped-storage hydropower (PSH) helps India’s transition to clean energy
Issues and status of the Kavach Signaling System
Source: The post issues and status of the Kavach Signaling System has been created, based on the article “Indian Railways and safety challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 24th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-infrastructure Context: The article discusses a recent train accident in India involving deaths and injuries. It critiques Indian Railways’ safety… Continue reading Issues and status of the Kavach Signaling System
Recommendations for development of Artificial general intelligence in India
Source: This article Recommendations for development of Artificial general intelligence in India has been created based on the article “Artificial general intelligence: It could reboot India’s prospects”, published in Live Mint on 11th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology – S&T effects on everyday life News: Artificial General Intelligence… Continue reading Recommendations for development of Artificial general intelligence in India
Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India
Source-This post on Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India is based on the article “Covid virus is still here. Why aren’t more people falling ill?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Covid-19 was no longer a global… Continue reading Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India
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
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
