AI has a big and growing carbon footprint, but algorithms can help Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and Computers Context: Artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential for solving complex problems, including the climate crisis. Yet, its significant energy consumption for operating large-scale data centres places it both as a contributor […]
What is ‘dry ice’ at the centre of the Gurugram restaurant incident? Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: At a Gurugram restaurant, the diners were mistakenly given “dry ice” as a mouth freshener, leading to severe health reactions including vomiting blood. Dry ice: Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide, […]
The status of India’s nuclear programme Subject: Science and tech Section: Nuclear Technology Context: On March 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. What is PFBR? The Prototype Fast Breeder […]
Tired of spam or fraud calls? File a complaint on Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT Chakshu platform: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced Chakshu, an online platform for telecom users to report suspected fraud or spam callers, accessible via sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc. Details: This initiative aims to empower citizens to report […]
Significance of Lab-Grown Diamonds in Power Electronics Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Traditional Use: Lab-grown diamonds, apart from being used in jewellery, are also utilized in industries, particularly for cutting purposes. New Application: A new application for synthetic diamonds is emerging in the field of power electronics, specifically for heat dissipation. Need […]
Resonance: a tendency to move in step Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Resonance: Resonance occurs when a system oscillates with greater amplitude at its natural frequency, the frequency at which it tends to vibrate in the absence of external disturbances. This phenomenon, akin to the enhanced vibration of a drum membrane when […]
In snake genes, study finds they evolved 3x faster than other reptiles Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: In the earth’s distant past, many species went through bursts of evolutionary innovation, taking giant leaps and incorporating extraordinary diversity in their population, while others were left behind. Unexplained bursts of change: The enduring […]
Chinese dual-use cargo heading to Pakistan seized Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: Indian security agencies have intercepted a Pakistan-bound ship from China at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port, suspected to be carrying a ‘dual-use consignment’ for Islamabad’s nuclear and ballistic missile programme. More on news: During its voyage, the vessel reached Nhava […]
After 30 years, India began to make Penicillin G Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The common antibiotic penicillin will be manufactured in the country for the first time in 30 years. More on news: Forty greenfield projects under the PLI schemes for manufacturing bulk drugs and medical devices were inaugurated on […]
What will Gaganyaan change for India? Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicised the final shortlist of candidates to be astronauts on board the maiden human spaceflight mission– Gaganyaan– of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). About Gaganyaan: Gaganyaan is an ISRO mission aiming to send Indian […]