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
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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
Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train
Source-This post on Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train has been created based on the article “Get the Vande Metro routing right” published in “The Hindu” on 28 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The article discusses the introduction Vande Metro trains in India. The Vande Metro aims… Continue reading Selecting Routes for Vande Metro Train
India’s Rooftop Solar Expansion and Challenges Ahead
Source-This post on India’s Rooftop Solar (RTS) Programme has been created based on the article “How well is India tapping its rooftop solar potential?” published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– India added 2.99 GW of rooftop solar (RTS) capacity in 2023-2024, marking… Continue reading India’s Rooftop Solar Expansion and Challenges Ahead
Issues with the implementation of Kavach
Source: The post issues with the implementation of Kavach has been created, based on the article “Lack of focus, not finance, behind sluggish Kavach deployment” published in “The Hindu” on 26th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– science and technology -indigenisation of technology Context: The article discusses the slow implementation of Kavach, India’s… Continue reading Issues with the implementation of Kavach
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
Use of AI in election campaigns
Source: This post “Use of AI in election campaigns” is created based on the article, Lok Sabha election’s experiment with AI offers hope for India’s democracy published in Indian Express on 14th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Tech – Context: The article discusses the how AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology… Continue reading Use of AI in election campaigns
India’s efforts to boost its space industry by involving private companies
Source: The post India’s efforts to boost its space industry by involving private companies has been created, based on the article “Private production of the LVM3 could yield a space sector boom” published in “Live mints” on 13th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space Context:… Continue reading India’s efforts to boost its space industry by involving private companies
