Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: PIB Context: Union Budget 2024-25 proposes to set up ₹1000 crore venture capital fund for the space economy What are venture capital funds? A venture capital fund is a type of investment fund that pools money from various investors to invest in early-stage, high-potential start-ups and small businesses. These …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Science and Technology: Quantum computing Source: IE Context: A new report, surveying the existing capabilities of India in the field of Quantum technology, has found that countries like China and the United States have a huge head start over India. What is Quantum Computing? Quantum computing is a new way of computing that uses …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Context: This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first human electroencephalogram (EEG), pioneered by German physiologist Hans Berger. What is EEG? EEG stands for electroencephalography, combining “Electro” for electricity, “encephalo” for the brain, and “graphy” for representation. It is an instrument that measures brain electrical activity generated by neurons, essential in …
Context: The MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells, was launched in San Francisco. It can travel 300 nautical miles and operate for 16 hours before refuelling. What are hydrogen fuel cells? Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, …
Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: DW Context: Genetically modified (GM) crops are touted as a solution for global food security, especially in the face of climate change. The current “gene revolution” uses genetic editing to improve crop resilience, aiming to support a growing population and combat climate-induced agricultural challenges. What is a GM Crop? …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: DST Context: Researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, have discovered a new genus of freshwater diatom in the rivers of the Eastern and Western Ghats. What are Diatoms? Diatoms are a type of microscopic algae belonging to the phylum Bacillariophyta. They are characterized by their intricate silica cell walls, which form …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: AI has significantly enhanced the efficiency and speed of drug development, a traditionally costly and time-consuming process. AI Tools in Drug Development: AlphaFold 3 and RoseTTAFold All-Atom: Developers: AlphaFold is developed by DeepMind, a Google company, and RoseTTAFold by the University of Washington. Functionality: These …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This type of solar eclipse is a rare event for any particular spot. According to Royal Museums Greenwich, once a place on Earth witnesses a total solar eclipse, it will be about …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on the ‘Usage of Embedded SIM for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications’ following a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The recommendations aim to streamline the regulatory framework for M2M embedded SIM (eSIM) in India, especially for applications …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru University’s School of Biotechnology have developed an Artificial Intelligence-based tool to predict the metabolite content in neem fruits, specifically azadirachtin, which is used as a biopesticide. The AI model analyses images of neem leaves and fruits to classify them as having either …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Google DeepMind has unveiled SIMA (Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent), a new AI gaming agent capable of understanding and executing natural language instructions to perform tasks across various video game environments. Unlike AI models trained on specific datasets, SIMA functions as a generalist AI agent, able to process …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The ChipIN Centre, a hub for chip designers in India, received a boost from leading semiconductor industry players, aiming to empower the semiconductor design community in the country. The centre offers state-of-the-art Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to students at various academic levels. These initiatives aim to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Meta have collaborated to launch Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) in schools across India, aiming to democratize access to future technologies and empower youth to innovate. These labs, an advanced version of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for students …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: India is set to restart the manufacturing of the common antibiotic Penicillin G after three decades, with Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma leading the initiative. The halt in Penicillin manufacturing in India during the ’90s was primarily due to cheaper Chinese products flooding the market, rendering Indian production unviable. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Researchers have developed Garbhini-GA2, an India-specific artificial intelligence model, to accurately determine the gestational age of a fetus during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. This model, created by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, is part of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: CNN Context: Astronomers have discovered the brightest object in the universe, a quasar powered by the fastest-growing black hole on record. Initially mistaken for a star, the quasar, named J0529-4351, was found using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. It is located over 12 billion light-years away and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: OpenAI has introduced Sora, a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) model capable of converting text prompts into videos up to a minute long with maintained visual quality and adherence to user instructions. Sora can create complex scenes with multiple characters, accurate details, and vibrant emotions, though …
