Source: The post is based on an article “Second moonshot” published in The Hindu on 11th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology Relevance: Significance of Chandrayaan-3 mission News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon on July 14. About Chandrayaan-3 Mission Read Here: Chandrayaan-3 successfully… Continue reading Second moonshot – On Chandrayaan-3 mission
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The universe’s hum and an opportunity to explore
Source: The post is based on the article “The universe’s hum and an opportunity to explore” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the field of space News: Recently, astronomers from various initiatives have reported the detection of ultra-low frequency gravitational waves, allowing to probe previously unseen… Continue reading The universe’s hum and an opportunity to explore
For science to flourish: National Research Foundation plugs a policy gap
Source: This article has been framed based on India Express article “For science to flourish: National Research Foundation plugs a policy gap”, published on 4th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, News: The article discusses the establishment of the National Research Foundation (NRF) in India, which has been approved by the Union Cabinet. The NRF… Continue reading For science to flourish: National Research Foundation plugs a policy gap
Finally India’s Moon Moment?
Source: The post is based on an article “Finally India’s Moon Moment? – Artemis is inked and Chandrayaan-3 ready to launch. Lunar missions are as much about technology and talent as geopolitics” published in The Times of India on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Measures needed by India to boost its… Continue reading Finally India’s Moon Moment?
Sound of the Cosmos – India’s telescope game can get even better
Source: The post is based on the article “Sound Of The Cosmos – India’s telescope game can get even better” published in The Times of India on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology – Space Technologies News: Einstein initially proposed the existence of gravitational waves in 1916 as an extension of his theory… Continue reading Sound of the Cosmos – India’s telescope game can get even better
Uniting for big-bang discoveries
Source: The post is based on the article “Uniting for big-bang discoveries” published in “Business Standard” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News: In recent developments in physics, two major announcements were made by different research groups. Gravitational wave researchers using pulsars revealed the discovery of gravitational signals that potentially… Continue reading Uniting for big-bang discoveries
India’s National Research Foundation (NRF): Needs, significance and challenges- Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is (National Research Foundation) NRF?3 What is the need for NRF?4 What are the significances of NRF?5 What are the potential challenges faced by NRF?6 What should be done? Introduction The recent approval of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill by the Indian Union Cabinet marks a… Continue reading India’s National Research Foundation (NRF): Needs, significance and challenges- Explained, pointwise
How NRF aims to boost research in higher educational institutes
Source: The post is based on the articles “Express View on National Research Foundation: Changing the game” and “How NRF aims to boost research in higher educational institutes” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News: The Union cabinet decided to set up a National Research… Continue reading How NRF aims to boost research in higher educational institutes
Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issue related to use and regulation of Big data and AI News: The article explains how Mahalanobis would have responded to challenges created… Continue reading Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI
Indo-US: Take 2
Source: The post is based on the article “Indo-US: Take 2 – India’s economic size has come mostly through adding physical capital. Intellectual capital needs a big boost” published in The Times of India on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Science and Technology Relevance: India’s position in R&D investments and measures needed… Continue reading Indo-US: Take 2
