TECHNOLOGICAL SINGULARITY TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Researchers predict singularity by 2045 — a stage where machines become more advanced than human beings. Concept- It is estimated that by 2034-40, i.e. within the next 15 years, 50 per cent of the jobs would be automated in the US. About Technological Singularity: Technological singularity […]
ATMANIRBHARTA IN DEFENCE TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address of the post-budget webinar of the Ministry of Defence on ‘AtmaNirbharta in Defence – Call to Action’ on Friday. The objective of the webinar is to involve all the stakeholders in taking forward the various initiatives […]
STEM CELL THERAPY TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- A US patient has become the third person in the world, and the first woman, to be cured of HIV, the deadly virus that causes AIDS using umbilical cord blood. Concept- Umbilical Cord Blood: The umbilical cord is a flexible, tube-like structure that, during pregnancy, […]
QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Experts from DRDO and IIT Delhi have demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link for a distance of over 100 kilometres between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh. Concept- About Quantum Key Distribution Network: QKD is primarily a mechanism to undertake secure communication, which utilises a […]
CARBON CAPTURE & UTILISATION TECHNOLOGIES TOPIC: Science & Tech. Context- Most carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies, which suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and convert it into fuel or other valuable products, might fail to help the world reach Net Zero emissions by 2050, according to a new study. Concept- Carbon […]
RICE FORTIFICATION TOPIC: Science &Tech Context- The government of India plans to take accelerated steps to distribute fortified rice through the social safety net schemes of Targeted Public Distribution System, PM Poshan and ICDS in all parts of the country by 2024 in a phased manner. Currently, the pilot scheme is being implemented […]
How sea turtles help face cyclones TOPIC: Science & Tech. Context- Sea turtles on Reunion Island, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, are being fitted with special tags to help researchers collect data about cyclones. Concept- STORM: STORM (Sea Turtles for Ocean Research and Monitoring) is a partnership between the Kelonia care […]
WHO PRIORITY PATHOGENS TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Number of antibiotics, investment not sufficient to minimise threat of wide-spread infection according to a new report. Of the 12 antibiotics companies that have gone public in the past 10 years, only 5 are still active today. WHO published its list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens” […]
NON FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTs) TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- The sales of NFTs surged $25 billion in 2021 as the crypto asset exploded in popularity. Concept- What are NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens)? Anything that can be converted into a digital form can be an NFT. Everything from your drawings, photos, videos, GIF, music, […]
PRIVACY SANDBOX TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Google announced that it would bring the Privacy Sandbox — the privacy solution that it is building for the web — to Android devices. The new solution would “limit” the sharing of user data with third parties, and operate without cross-app identifiers, including advertising IDs. Concept- […]