Source: The post is based on the article “Stay Grounded, Isro – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach. But its key role is domestic tech transfer” published in The Times of India on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Relevance: Achievement of… Continue reading Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
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The explosion of digital uncertainty
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The explosion of digital uncertainty” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology — Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the future developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its possible… Continue reading The explosion of digital uncertainty
Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology — Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the long-term risks associated with the use of… Continue reading Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
Thermal geoengineering trials must exercise caution
News: This post is created based on the article ‘Thermal geoengineering trials must exercise caution’, published in Live Mint on 4th October 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Science and technology News: The article discusses the potential solution of solar geo-engineering as a means to combat the adverse effects of climate change. Contents1 What are… Continue reading Thermal geoengineering trials must exercise caution
On semiconductors, jugaad won’t do
Source: The post is based on the article “On semiconductors, jugaad won’t do” published in The Indian Express on 30th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Growth & Development Relevance: Benefits and challenges associated with setting up semiconductor fabrication unit in India. News: India is finally building its first semiconductor fabrication unit, which is… Continue reading On semiconductors, jugaad won’t do
Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community
Source: The post is based on the article “Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article is honoring M.S. Swaminathan, a respected agricultural scientist from India who recently passed away. It discusses… Continue reading Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community
Timeless quest- Bennu sample can help human understanding beyond the immediate
Source: The post is based on the article “Timeless quest- Bennu sample can help human understanding beyond the immediate” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space News: This article discusses NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which collected rock samples from the ancient asteroid Bennu. The… Continue reading Timeless quest- Bennu sample can help human understanding beyond the immediate
Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research
Source– The post is based on the article “Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News– A recent evaluation published in Nature Microbiology challenges the popular beliefs about microbes. What are popular beliefs challenged by the evaluation… Continue reading Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research
OSIRIS-REx’s success, and Bennu’s gift of knowledge from the heavens
Source: The post is based on the article “OSIRIS-REx’s success, and Bennu’s gift of knowledge from the heavens” published in “Indian express” on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space News: This article is about NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which collected rock samples from the asteroid Bennu and returned… Continue reading OSIRIS-REx’s success, and Bennu’s gift of knowledge from the heavens
Creators Vs Algos-Generative AI poses a serious copyright violation risk
Source: The post is based on the article “Creators Vs Algos-Generative AI poses a serious copyright violation risk” published in “Times of India” on 23rd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, and issues relating to intellectual property rights. News: The article discusses a lawsuit against OpenAI by… Continue reading Creators Vs Algos-Generative AI poses a serious copyright violation risk
