Category: Science & Tech

  • CAR-T Cell Therapy Breakthrough: New Method Targets Solid Tumours

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: CAR-T therapy, immunotherapy, cancer biologyMains: GS Paper 3 — Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Health Why in News? A recent scientific breakthrough has improved CAR-T cell therapy, enabling it to detect and attack solid tumours, which were previously difficult to treat using this method. What is CAR-T Cell Therapy?…

  • Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Key facts about Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding.Mains: General Studies Paper-1&3 : Effectiveness in Addressing Water Scarcity , silver iodide, potassium iodide, or sodium chloride into suitable clouds. Context: The Delhi government is considering artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat air pollution and has partnered with IIT Kanpur to explore…

  • India-UK Defence Collaboration

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India-UK Free Trade Agreement , People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), Royal Navy (RN), India­-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership . Mains: General Studies Paper- 2&3- India’s Bilateral Relations with UK, India-UK FTAs and its significance , Defence and Security . Context– India and the United Kingdom have signed multiple agreements…

  • What is Ebola?

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Health and Medicine . Context- Researchers recently developed the first nanobody-based inhibitors targeting the Ebola virus. What is Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)? Key Challenges in Ebola Response: Lessons Learned from Past Outbreaks: CBL Practice Questions for Prelims – Which of…

  • Dinga-Dinga virus spreads in Uganda

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Dinga-Dinga virus . Mains: General Studies Paper -3 –Global Health Governance .Healthcare Policies for Emerging Diseases Context- Recently, a mysterious illness locally referred to as “Dinga Dinga”, has wreaked havoc in Uganda. Dinga Disease:  Way Forward for Dengue Disease Control: A multi-faceted, coordinated approach is key to reducing dengue…

  • INS Nirdeshak

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: INS Nirdeshak Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Defence Technology . Security . Context- INS Nirdeshak is set to be commissioned on December 18 at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. About INS Nirdeshak: Key Specifications: Strategic Significance in India’s Maritime Strategy CBL Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following…

  • India to Form Anti Drone Unit

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Technology . Anti Drone Unit . Mains: General Studies Paper 3 – Defence technology , Internal Security . Context- Rising Drone Threat Why are Drones a Growing Menace? India’s “Whole of Government” Approach Examples of Anti-Drone Systems Way a head – Here’s the information about India forming an anti-drone…

  • Dr. Homi Jehangir the Father of Indian Nuclear Program

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: General Science . Science and TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper 3- Achievements of Indians in science and technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context- Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, known as the Father of Indian Nuclear Program, was a brilliant scientist who played a key role in shaping India’s…

  • Bhartiya Antriksh Station (BAS)

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Chandrayaan-4.Gaganyaan Mission. PSLV. GSLV. SSLV .Mains: General Studies Paper 3 : ISRO’s planned missions and their relevance. Space Technology . Context The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the building of the first unit of the Bhartiya Antriksh Station…

  • Artificial General Intelligence

    Artificial General Intelligence

    Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/artificial-general-intelligence-agi-9307895/# Why in the news? In a recent interview, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his dedication to allocating significant funds toward advancing the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). About Artificial General Intelligence How is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) different from AI we already use? Aspect AGI Current AI Scope Envisions…

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