Source: The post is based on the article “Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: concerns with National Research Foundation News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023. What is NRF? Read Here: What… Continue reading Weighing in on the National Research Foundation Bill
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Advancing technologies are not giving all children a better future
Source– The post is based on the article “Advancing technologies are not giving all children a better future” published in the “Live Mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive growth. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to digital divide News- The article explains the issue of lack of digital… Continue reading Advancing technologies are not giving all children a better future
Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet
Source: The post is based on the article “Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet” published in “The Indian express” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure ( Digital ) & Awareness in the fields of IT News: In this article author is talking about PM-WANI, a system in India that allows people to… Continue reading Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet
A case for a new pronoun for AI
Source– The post is based on the article “A case for a new pronoun for AI” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related AI News- The article explains the issue of use of pronoun for AI tools Contents1 What are some facts about chatbots?2 Why is… Continue reading A case for a new pronoun for AI
Menaka Guruswamy writes: Can AI be communist?
Source: The post is based on the article “Menaka Guruswamy writes: Can AI be communist?” published in “The Indian express” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; developing new technology. & Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, News: In this article… Continue reading Menaka Guruswamy writes: Can AI be communist?
No quick fix – on National Research Foundation (NRF)
Source– The post is based on the article “No quick fix” published in “The Hindu” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to Research & Development News- The government will table the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 in the current session of the Parliament. Contents1 What are… Continue reading No quick fix – on National Research Foundation (NRF)
NRF: A landmark initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “NRF: A landmark initiative” published in Business Standard on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology Relevance: About the National Research Foundation News: The article discusses the National Research Foundation (NRF). Contents1 What is NRF?2 Why was NRF needed?3 What are the challenges with NRF?4 What… Continue reading NRF: A landmark initiative
Push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law
Source: The post is based on an article “A push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology, Agriculture Relevance: concerns associated with GM crops News: Environmentalists in the Supreme Court of India are engaged in a battle against Delhi University’s Genetically Modified… Continue reading Push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law
Moving ahead with small modular reactors
Source: The post is based on the article “Moving ahead with small modular reactors” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- infrastructure (Energy) News: In this article author discusses India’s strategic shift towards smaller nuclear plants, specifically Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and highlights the role of the private sector and policy… Continue reading Moving ahead with small modular reactors
Chandrayaan-3: Small step to moon, giant leap for India’s space journey
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3: Small step to moon, giant leap for India’s space journey” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Awareness in the fields of Space News: In this article author discusses the journey and significance of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon, its… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3: Small step to moon, giant leap for India’s space journey
