SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

GS 3 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Why in News? ISRO is set to launch the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, a significant milestone in India’s space exploration efforts. This mission will demonstrate satellite docking technology, essential for future space missions. SpaDeX is a technology demonstrator mission developed by ISRO to …

GS 3 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY A TPAP is an entity that offers UPI-compliant applications to end-users for facilitating payment transactions via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). These applications include mobile wallets, merchant platforms, or other services that utilize UPI for payments. The UPI platform is owned and operated by …

GS 3 – Science and technology  NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP) recently made its closest approach to the Sun, breaking previous records. Overview: Purpose: PSP is designed to study the Sun’s atmosphere, focusing on understanding why the Sun’s outer atmosphere (corona) is significantly hotter than its surface and tracing the …

GS3 – SCIENCE & TECH India’s space program, primarily spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been one of the most successful and cost-effective in the world. ISRO was established in 1969 and has since achieved several significant milestones, advancing India’s position as a leading player in space …

GS 3 – SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY  Recent Development: Russian scientists claim to have developed an mRNA vaccine capable of suppressing tumor growth and metastasis, as reported by Russia’s state-run news agency. Key Terms: Vaccine: A substance that stimulates the immune system to combat harmful pathogens. Cancer Vaccine: Therapeutic vaccines aimed …

GS3 SCIENCE & TECH  Recent research on ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan has shed new light on Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), which occurred approximately 119.5 million years ago. This event, marked by a severe depletion of oxygen in the oceans, led to significant extinctions, …

GS3 – SCIENCE & TECH  The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in partnership with the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has introduced India’s inaugural Undergraduate Minor Program in Quantum Technologies. This initiative is aimed at developing a skilled workforce and advancing India’s global standing in the field of quantum …

GS 3 – Science and technology  Dark Patterns are design tricks used by websites and apps to manipulate users into doing things they didn’t intend, often for the company’s benefit. These designs take advantage of human psychology to get users to make choices that are not in their best interest. …

GS 3 – Science and Technology   The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is a significant initiative by the Government of India aimed at advancing quantum technologies and applications in the country. Approved in April 2023, the mission aims to position India as a global leader in quantum technology research and development …

GS3: TECHNOLOGY  Feature Cruise Missile Ballistic Missile Trajectory Follows a low-altitude, almost horizontal flight path. Follows a parabolic trajectory, exiting and re-entering the atmosphere. Propulsion Powered throughout the flight. Powered during the initial boost phase only. Speed Generally subsonic or supersonic. Hypersonic during re-entry. Maneuverability High maneuverability; can adjust course …

GS3 -SCIENCE & TECH  Overview of the IndiaAI Mission Key Goals: Create a thriving AI innovation ecosystem through collaborations between the public and private sectors. Set up over 10,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to strengthen AI computational infrastructure. Drive inclusive and responsible growth in the AI domain by enhancing data …

GS3: SCIENCE & TECH The Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) is an upgraded version of ISRO’s LVM3 rocket, specifically designed to carry astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first crewed spaceflight program. Key Features of HLVM3: Payload Capacity: Approximately 10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Dimensions: 53 meters …

GS 3 S&T Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, addressed the 5th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition (IECE) in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s progress in renewable energy and its aspiration to become the renewable energy capital of the world. Milestones and Achievements: Renewable Energy Capacity: …

GS 3 S&T Steps Taken by the Government to Promote Electric Vehicles (EVs) Adoption The Government of India has implemented several schemes and initiatives to address challenges related to the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), including high upfront costs, range anxiety, and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. Key Schemes …

GS 3: S&T Unveiled by: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology. Significance: Purpose: Protects farmers from harmful pesticide exposure, reducing risks of health issues such as breathing disorders, vision loss, and lethality. Technology: Developed by BRIC-inStem, Bangalore, in collaboration with Sepio Health Pvt. …

GS 3: Science & Tech           Hemophilia is a genetic disorder where the blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding after injury, surgery, or even without a clear cause. It is usually inherited and primarily affects males, although females can be carriers of the gene. Hemophilia occurs because of …

GS 3 science and technology    Dark Matter Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it invisible and detectable only through its gravitational effects on visible matter. Key Characteristics Invisible: It does not interact with electromagnetic radiation. Massive: Accounts for …

GS3 Science and Technology Key Context: Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have detected far ultraviolet (FUV) emissions from novae in the Andromeda Galaxy, marking a first in such observations. This achievement utilized data from AstroSat, India’s first space astronomy observatory, particularly its Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT). What …