Tag Archives: Science & Technology

GS 3 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Background The recent shift in the United States’ approach to cryptocurrency has prompted India to reconsider its own regulatory framework. US Policy Shift on Crypto 2019: Former President Donald Trump expressed doubts about cryptocurrencies, arguing that Bitcoin and similar digital assets were highly volatile …

Prelims Bites Context: Preprints gained popularity during COVID-19 for early research access. However, post-pandemic analysis raised concerns about their quality and credibility. What are Preprints? Definition: Scientific papers shared publicly before peer review. Purpose: Allows researchers to disseminate findings quickly without waiting for formal journal publication. Optional Peer Review: Authors …

GS III-Science and Technology   Context: Scientists have developed a gene-edited banana that remains fresh and yellow for 12 hours after peeling, reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Why Do Bananas Brown? Ethylene Hormone: Triggers ripening even after harvest. Polyphenol Oxidase (PPO): Reacts with oxygen, causing browning. Bruising Effect: …

GS-2-Health Context: A recent case of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) has gained attention following the death of the wife of an Oscar-winning actor. About Hantavirus Hantaviruses belong to a family of viruses primarily carried by rodents, which can lead to severe illness and fatalities in humans. Endemic Region: HPS is …