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
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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
Digital forensics: India’s opportunity
Source: The post is based on the article “Digital forensics: India’s opportunity” published in “Business standard” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The author is discussing the growing importance of digital forensics, which involves analyzing digital devices to find evidence. He points… Continue reading Digital forensics: India’s opportunity
Propelling India’s development the right way
Source: The post is based on the article “Propelling India’s development the right way” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Awareness in the fields of Space. News: The article focusses on India’s progress in space and technology since the… Continue reading Propelling India’s development the right way
Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space
Source: The post is based on the article “Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space” published in “The Hindu” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The author discusses the human instinct to explore and claim territories, like the… Continue reading Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space
