Page-9 of GS-III: Science & Technology

To enhance the diffusion of space technology and boost the space economy, the government is encouraging the participation of private sector in space activities. In light of the statement, discuss the significance of Indian space Association in providing an impetus to space technology in India.

Government’s announcement for the formation of NSIL and In-Space as a step towards privatization of India’s space initiative drew the attention to the current public dominated set up....

May 20, 2023

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...

May 19, 2023

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...

May 13, 2023

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...

May 12, 2023

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...

May 11, 2023

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...

May 8, 2023

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...

May 7, 2023

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...

May 3, 2023

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...

May 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence has the ability to remold the environment of the world in 21st century. Enumerate potential applications of Artificial Intelligence in Banking & Finance, Public Health, Governance and Education. Can AI be a threat to humanity also? Opine.

Artificial intelligence is the intelligence of the machines. Using the intelligence machines perceive the environment and takes necessary action to attain the predetermined objectives. The intelligence of machines...

May 1, 2023