Biotech-KISAN scheme
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Government said that over 1 lakh 60,000 farmers have received benefits during the Biotech-KISAN scheme in the last one year. About Biotech – KISAN:
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Technology and Innovation Report 2023
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Awareness of Science and Technology Source: UN News Context: The Technology and Innovation Report 2023 was recently released by UNCTAD. It highlights the opportunities that green innovation – goods and services with smaller carbon footprints offer developing countries to spur economic growth and enhance technological capacities. Key Highlights …
[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 18 March 2023
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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 07 March 2023
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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 06 March 2023
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The third patient is cured of HIV: How did this happen and what are its implications?
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology: Biotechnology Source: Indian Express, Nature Context: The man referred to as the “Dusseldorf patient” became the third person to have been “cured of HIV” after a bone marrow transplant carrying a specific HIV-resistant – CCR5 delta 32 genetic mutation. What is CCR5 mutation and how …
[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 3 February 2023
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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 26 January 2023
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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 3 January 2023
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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 2 January 2023
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Insights into Editorial: Can India become a technology leader?
Introduction: Every time a technology giant chooses an India-born techie as its leader, there is a justifiable swelling of pride in the country, but also some disappointment. Despite having so many celebrated technologists around the world, why is India still not a major player in technology? The popular narrative is that India’s failures are …
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Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 29
ARCHIVES 06 October 2014 Q1. “There is a growing concern of Alien Invasive Species in India”. Discuss how it is a threat for ecosystem and mention the steps required to curb this menace. http://www.fao.org/3/a-ag117e/AG117E15.htm http://www.cbd.int/invasive/done.shtml http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/invasive-plants-a-threat-to-wildlife/article6432731.ece Q2. “The choice of developing a ‘Blue Water Navy’ for India is more strategic than scientific”. Comment http://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/india-advances-naval-arms-race-china/ …
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Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 25
ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 Q1. What do you understand by “Nuclear Doctrine of India”? Do you think India needs to revisit its nuclear doctrine? Give reasons to substantiate your views. (200 Words) http://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/RevisitingIndiasNuclearDoctrine_schandra_300414.html http://carnegieendowment.org/2014/06/04/india-s-nuclear-doctrine-stirrings-of-change http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/rkEybO3sf1wA2vWbxXr0GM/Updating-Indias-nuclear-doctrine.html Q2. What is the difference between Malware, Adware and Spyware? (200 Words) http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/beware-of-adware-and-spyware/article5527339.ece http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/india-third-most-affected-nation-by-online-banking-malware/article6388203.ece http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/india-third-most-attacked-nation-by-zeus-malware/article5880945.ece Q3. Write short notes on:(150 …
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Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 24
ARCHIVES 27 September 2014 Q1) “There is a growing concern over Atmospheric Brown Cloud and its impact on South Asia”. What are the causes and consequences of Atmospheric Brown Cloud? Source-1 Source – 2 Q2) What do you understand by ‘Nuclear Umbrella’? How relevant it is in contemporary world geopolitics? Substantiate. Source – 1 …
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Science and Technology -2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 24
ARCHIVES 26 September 2014 Q4. What is the difference between New Exploration and Licensing Policy and Open Acreage Licensing Policy? Explain how the new policy would be benefited to hydrocarbon sector? (200 Words) Source Q5. “India has underperformed in health related issues as per recent reports of WHO and other related organizations”. In the light …
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Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 20
ARCHIVES 22 September 2014 Q1. “Ice streams are one of the significant causes of rising sea levels”. Discuss the factors and implications of ice streams on rising sea levels. Source-1 Source – 2 Source – 3 Q2. What are ‘Flash Floods’? Mention the causes and consequences of flash floods. Source – 1 Source – 2 …
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Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 19
ARCHIVES 20 September 2014 Q12. What are the recent findings in ‘Cosmic Inflation Theory’? Explain its significance. Source Q13. What is ‘LukoSkin’? Mention its significance Source – 1 Source – 2 Q14. What is Bio-fortification? Mention its advantages Source
Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 15
ARCHIVES 16 September 2014 Q1. What is the recent controversy regarding National Board of Wildlife(NBWL)? What are the implications of such issue? Source-1 Source – 2 Q2. Discuss the possible health and environmental impacts of nanotechnology. Source – 1 Source – 2 Q3. What is Cloud Computing? How government and other institutions can be …
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Science and Technology – Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 13
ARCHIVES 13 September 2014 What are Aerogels? Mention their applications. Source – 1 Source – 2 Source – 3 What is ‘Precision Farming’? Explain its significance for Indian agriculture. Source – 1 Source – 2 Source – 3 ‘Regenerative Medicines’ provide better prospects for biomedical research’. Explain Source – 1 Source – 2
Science and Technology -2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge –
ARCHIVES 11 September 2014 Answer in 200 Words: ‘The recent outbreak of ‘Ebola Virus’ has wider implications for national security of a country’. One of the questions that need to be addressed is the preparedness of a country for such epidemic. Do you think India is prepared for such outbreaks? Source-1 Source – 2 …
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