Page-11 of GS-III: Science & Technology
How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of Earth?
Juno mission, launched by NASA in 2011 and currently in operation around Jupiter, is primarily focused on studying the largest planet in our solar system. While its main objectives revolve around Jupiter’s formation, structure, and atmosphere, the Juno mission indirectly ..
To what extent, the Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) set up by NITI Aayog can address societal challenges? Examine critically.
NITI Aayog along with Amazon Web Services have recently set up a Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) that will work on addressing societal challenges around areas like agriculture and healthcare through digital innovation. The NITI Aayog Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center is ..
The Hera Mission
The European Space Agency has greenlit the Hera Mission with the mandate of slamming a spacecraft into an asteroid. What is Hera? The Hera mission is the contribution of the European Space Agency to the international double-spacecraft collaboration. It is ..
In recent years, there has been a spurt in the use of robots in manufacturing. Analyze the implications of such trends on jobs and employments.
In the era of competition, manufacturing is becoming more and more automated. Though there are apprehensions that automation will lead to fewer employment opportunities, however, that may not be the case always. As per the United Nations Conference on Trade ..
India has achieved remarkable success in unmanned space missions including Chandrayan and Mars Orbiter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space missions. What are the main obstacles to launch a manned space mission, both in terms of technology and logistics? Examine critically.
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has planned to launch an Indian crewed orbital spacecraft which is going to be the spacecraft for the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme. Four Indian Air Force officers, who were earlier selected for the Gaganyaan mission ..
What do you understand by the Advanced Ultra-Supercritical (AUSC) Technology? While highlighting the key features of National Mission on Advanced Ultra-Supercritical (AUSC) Technology, discuss how it can change India's energy paradigm.
Advanced ultra-supercritical technology for thermal power production operates on critical temperature and critical pressure of water in range of 700-760 degrees and 350 bars and targets operating efficiency greater than 50%. The key features of National Mission on Advanced Ultra-Supercritical ..
Discuss the applications of CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors that have revolutionized the genome editing technique.
All life on earth including humans is made up of cells, whose centre is called as the nucleus and has chromosomes inside it. In the nucleus of human cell, there are 23 pairs of chromosomes. The chromosomes are made up ..
Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat wide variety of medical conditions including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and severe burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments.
Stem-cell therapy is the process to use stem cells for the treatment or prevention of disease. This is like a type of bone marrow transplantation. The stem cell can also be derived from umbilical cord blood. How it works Stem ..