Prelims Data & Facts

INS Vikrant

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Deepavali aboard INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. During the occasion, he lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their unity and achievements, particularly highlighting their role in Operation Sindoor, a significant defense operation. About INS Vikrant INS Vikrant is a milestone for India

10 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Hyunmoo-5 missile

The Hyunmoo-5 missile is a significant development in South Korea’s military capabilities, especially in terms of deterrence against North Korea. The missile is designed to enhance South Korea’s ability to respond to threats without relying on nuclear weapons, as part of its Korean Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) framework. About the Hyunmoo-5 Missile: Develop

10 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia), and Omar Yaghi (US) for their pioneering work in the creation and development of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), a groundbreaking class of materials with immense potential across multiple industries. 1. Creation of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Richard Robson:

09 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Monoclonal Antibody

A novel monoclonal antibody called MAM01, developed by US researchers, has shown promising results in providing strong protection against malaria in an early clinical trial. About MAM01 Monoclonal Antibody Purpose: MAM01 is specifically designed to prevent malaria infection by targeting a critical protein on the malaria parasite. The antibody targets the Plasmodium falciparum ci

09 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

First Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A

India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A is set to join the fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous fighter jet program. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Tejas Mk1A is an upgraded version of the Tejas Mk1, designed to improve its operational capabilities, survivability, and maintainability. About Tejas Mk1

09 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia), and Omar Yaghi (US) for their pioneering work in the creation and development of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), a groundbreaking class of materials with immense potential across multiple industries. 1. Creation of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Richard Robson:

08 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Monoclonal Antibody

A novel monoclonal antibody called MAM01, developed by US researchers, has shown promising results in providing strong protection against malaria in an early clinical trial. About MAM01 Monoclonal Antibody Purpose: MAM01 is specifically designed to prevent malaria infection by targeting a critical protein on the malaria parasite. The antibody targets the Plasmodium falciparum ci

08 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Chronic Wasting Disease

The confirmation of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), also known as Zombie Deer Disease, in Florida has raised significant concerns among wildlife experts and health authorities. What is Zombie Deer Disease (CWD)? Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a progressive neurological disease that primarily affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It impacts the brain and spinal cord, leading to

07 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs

The Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) recently held its 8th session (CCSCH8) successfully in Guwahati, India. This is an important development in the realm of international food standards related to spices and culinary herbs. What is the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH)? Establishment: The committee was established in July 2013 by the Codex A

06 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Gastroenteritis

A recent study has highlighted the positive effects of the indigenous rotavirus vaccine in India, showing significant reductions in rotavirus-based gastroenteritis across various sites in the country. This is particularly important as gastroenteritis is a leading cause of illness and death among children, and rotavirus is one of the primary viral causes. What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroen

05 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Akash Missile System

India has recently pitched the Akash Missile System for export to Brazil, highlighting the growing global interest in India's indigenous defense technologies. The discussions took place during a meeting between India's Defence Minister and Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi. This move aligns with India's efforts to expand its defense exports and strengthen strate

04 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Crew Escape System (CES)

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully developed a cost-effective, single-stage test vehicle powered by the Vikas engine. This vehicle will be used to validate the Crew Escape System (CES), a critical safety feature for astronaut missions. About the Crew Escape System (CES) The Crew Escape System is a vital emergency safety mechanism designed to protect astronauts in

03 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025

An Indian Army contingent of 120 personnel has recently departed for Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia to participate in the fourth edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025. This annual exercise between India and Australia plays a crucial role in strengthening military ties and improving operational capabilities. Key Highlights of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025: Joint Military Exercise:

01 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Aflatoxin

There has been a dispute regarding Indonesia's delayed notification of aflatoxins found in groundnut shipments from India. Exporters are raising concerns about the timing of this notification, which has led to trade tensions between the two countries. About Aflatoxins Aflatoxins are toxic chemicals (mycotoxins) produced by certain fungi, specifically from the Aspergillus species. The

01 Nov, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile

Pakistan may soon receive AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States following its first shipment of mineral samples to Washington as part of a rare earths deal. About AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile The AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) is one of the most widely used beyond-visual-range (BVR) air combat weapons in the world, offerin

29 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

SAKSHAM System

The Indian Army has recently initiated the procurement of the SAKSHAM Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Grid System, marking a significant step toward enhancing airspace security and countering drone threats on the battlefield. About SAKSHAM System The SAKSHAM system stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management. It is an indigenously developed and

29 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Tomahawk missile

The Tomahawk missile has recently been a focal point in global geopolitics, with Russian President Vladimir Putin warning that the potential approval of its delivery to Ukraine by US President Donald Trump could severely damage relations between Washington and Moscow. About the Tomahawk Missile: The Tomahawk missile is an American-made long-range cruise missile primarily used for deep la

26 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Recently, Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has been spreading rapidly among children in Delhi and neighboring Haryana, prompting both health experts and schools to issue advisories to the public. The highly contagious viral infection is typically seen in children but can also affect adults in rare cases. About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) HFMD is caused by several types of vi

25 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Dhvani Missile

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is on the verge of a historic milestone with the upcoming test of Dhvani, a next-generation hypersonic missile that is set to propel India into an elite group of military superpowers. What is the Dhvani Missile? The Dhvani is a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), a revolutionary weapon system that combines extreme speed with un

24 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)

Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have made a significant discovery regarding how white blood cells can adapt their internal skeletons to better combat pathogens. This discovery is an important advancement in understanding how the body’s immune cells respond to infections at the cellular level. About the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (

24 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Compressive Asphyxia

The tragic stampede at the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Velusamypuram has claimed 41 lives, with doctors attributing most fatalities to compressive asphyxia caused by the crowd crush. What is Asphyxia? Asphyxia, or asphyxiation, refers to a condition where the body does not get enough oxygen to function properly. Respiration is the process through which we breathe in oxygen, which

23 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Mono Ethylene Glycol

The textile industry in India has recently appealed to the government to not levy an anti-dumping duty on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG). MEG is one of the primary raw materials used in the production of polyester fibre and filament, which are essential for textile manufacturing. The textile sector has raised concerns that the imposition of such duties may lead to higher costs for manufacturers an

23 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Cassini Spacecraft

NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which completed its historic mission in 2017, has once again provided groundbreaking insights into the potential for life beyond Earth. A reanalysis of Cassini's data has uncovered more evidence that Saturn's moon Enceladus may harbor the conditions necessary to support life. Key Highlights from Recent Findings New Evidence of Habitability: Fr

22 Oct, 2025 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Juice jacking

Overview: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a cautionary message to mobile phone users about juice jacking. About Juice jacking: The term “juice jacking” was first coined in 2011 by investigative journalist Brian Krebs. It is a form of cyberattack where a public USB charging port is tampered with and infected using hardware and software changes to steal d

06 Mar, 2024 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

What is a Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

Overview: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile. About Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) VSHORADS is a fourth-generation Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) specially designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats over short distances. These ar

05 Mar, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Hemophilia A

Overview: Recently, the Union Science and Technology Minister told that India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for ‘haemophilia A’ at Christian Medical College – Vellore. About Hemophilia A It is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to form blood clots. It is a rare disorder in which the blood doesn't clot in the typ

04 Mar, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

What is Gene therapy

It is a technique that modifies a person’s genes to treat or cure disease. Gene therapies can work by several mechanisms: Replacing a disease-causing gene with a healthy copy of the gene Inactivating a disease-causing gene that is not functioning properly Introducing a new or modified gene into the body to help treat a disease Gene therapy products are being studied to

04 Mar, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport

Overview: The Prime Minister recently laid the foundation stone for a new spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in southern Tamil Nadu. About Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport It is a new spaceport coming up at Kulasekarapattinam, a coastal hamlet near the temple town of Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district in southern Tamil Nadu. It will be second after the space agency’s existing Satish

03 Mar, 2024 GS-3 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Syndiniales & Corallicolids

The international team of researchers collected samples of corals from across the Mediterranean Sea and analysed the bacteria that live with the corals. The researchers found that the presence of a group of parasitic single-celled organisms called Syndiniales made it more likely that a coral could survive heat stress. The presence of Corallicolids, a group of single-c

06 Feb, 2024 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Peregrine Lunar Lander

The Peregrine Lunar Lander, also known as Peregrine Mission One, is a lunar lander built by Astrobotic Technology, U.S. It was launched recently carrying payloads for NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.

05 Feb, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Equipment for Recycling of Waste Thermoplastic Polymers

Context: Indigenous equipment called single screw extruder developed for mechanical recycling through melt-mixing of waste thermoplastic polymers and inorganic particulate fillers can help manufacture and characterize polymer composites that can be molded to the required shape for making paver blocks, tiles, and bricks. Present status of recycling: At present, commercially available melt-

31 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

W1935

W1935 is a brown dwarf star that is 47 light-years away from Earth. It is the 1st auroral candidate outside of the solar system that has been identified through methane emission signatures. It is also the coldest auroral candidate outside of our solar system, with a temperature of about 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Astronomers using NASA&#

30 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Vondy

It is an all-in-one AI platform that can create content as well as enhance productivity. The application has been developed by New York-based software engineer Rohit Das and New Jersey-based software engineer David Laub. Vondy is free and there are no message limits unlike ChatGPTand also has an AI assistant that’s a social media influencer.

30 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

SpaceX’s Falcon-9 to launch India’s GSAT-20; satellite to spread broadband coverage

Context: NewSpace India Ltd. (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation, will launch GSAT-20 (renamed GSAT-N2), on board SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket during the second quarter of 2024. About GSAT-20 Satellite: Features: GSAT-20 is a high-throughput Ka-band satellite equipped with 32 beams, providing comprehensive coverage across India, including remote regio

29 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Ugram

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) lab and a Hyderabd based private firm launched an indigenous assault rifle named Ugram recently. The rifle is weighing less than 4 kg with a 500-meter firing range. It is designed and developed to meet the operational requirements of the Indian armed forces, Para military forces, and state police forces.

28 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Peregrine & Vulcan

The Peregrine lander was built by Pittsburgh-based space robotics firm Astrobotic and aimed to become the first lunar lander constructed by a private company. This is also the first mission to fly under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, where NASA pays private companies to send scientific equipment to the moon. Vulcan Centaur is a two-stage-to-orbit, heavy

27 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Prithvi programme

Context: The Union Cabinet cleared a ₹4,797-crore programme called ‘Prithvi’ (Earth) that is expected to subsume five existing schemes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). About Prithvi Vigyan Scheme: The Prithvi scheme consolidates five existing sub-schemes, namely: Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) Ocean Service

26 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

MV Vasiliy Golovnin

MV Vasiliy Golovnin, an expedition vessel chartered by India, commenced its journey recently. The journey is from Cape Town to Antarctica for the 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) Voyage. The expedition includes 21 members from India, two from Mauritius, and one from Bangladesh.

22 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Superconductivity

Context: A group of scientists affiliated with research institutes in China and Japan have reported finding a sign of superconductivity in a material that was at the centre of a controversy last year over similar claims. The sign in question is called the Meissner effect. About: Superconductivity is an inherent property found in various materials, including chemical elements (e.g., mer

20 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

X-65

The X-65 is an experimental jet aircraft developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program. It is a full-scale aircraft to demonstrate a new method of flight control that uses no external moving parts.

18 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Hot Jupiters

Hot Jupiters are a class of exoplanets that have features similar to Jupiter, but are much closer to their host star & its upper atmosphere is hotter than 1,800 degrees Celcius. The harsh ultraviolet radiation from its star is heating the planet’s upper atmosphere, which in turn causes magnesium and iron gas to escape into space. The star’s powerful gr

18 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission

Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) kicked off the new year with the launch of the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on January 1, 2024. On January 1, 2024, the PSLV-C58 mission achieved success, placing the primary satellite, XPoSat, into the intended orbit of 650 km with a 6-degree inclination The successful launch of XPoSat makes India the second

16 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Radiocarbon dating

Context: The technology allowed scholars a clearer and measurable view of the past, clarifying the history of human migration, the rise and fall of civilisations, and undulations of the earth’s climate About: Radiocarbon dating, also known as carbon-14 dating, is a scientific method employed to precisely ascertain the age of organic materials, with its accuracy extending to around 6

15 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Zosurabalpin

Researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics named Zosurabalpin with the potential to tackle a drug-resistant bacterium, Acinetobacter baumannii recently. It inhibits the transport of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) molecules. Zosurabalpin was found to be effective against CRAB (carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii)-induced pneumonia and sepsis in mice

14 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

SMART 2.0

Context: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched 'SMART 2.0' (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals) program to promote robust clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda with Ayurveda academic institutions/hospitals across the country throu

13 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Education and Research Network (ERNET)

The Education and Research Network is an autonomous scientific society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. ERNET was established in 1986 to provide a networking infrastructure for the research and education community with its headquarters are in New Delhi. ERNET's mandate is to support the needs of academic and research institutions thr

12 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Starlink

Starlink is a satellite internet network operated by SpaceX, an American aerospace company. It provides coverage to over 70 countries and aims to provide high-speed internet coverage to every part of the world. It also aims to provide global mobile phone service after 2023.

11 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals (‘SMART 2.0’)

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched 'SMART 2.0' recently. The program aims to promote robust clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda with Ayurveda academic institutions/hospitals across the country through mutual collaboration.

10 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Fog Pass Device

A Fog Pass Device is a GPS-based navigation device that helps train loco pilot navigate through dense fog. It provides on-board real-time information (Display as well as voice guidance) to Loco Pilots. It gives information regarding location of fixed landmarks such as Signal, Level Crossing gate (Manned & Unmanned), Permanent Speed Restrictions, Neutral Sections e

10 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Perovskite

Context: Indian scientists have indigenously developed organic-inorganic halide perovskite self-powered broadband photodetector with partial substitution of lead by magnesium which can be useful for solar energy generation. News: Introduction of Eco-Friendly Alternative: The research address issues with toxic lead in organic-inorganic halide perovskite (MAPbI3). It propose a

07 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology

Noma

Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) on December 15, 2023 added one of the world’s most underrecognised health challenges, noma, to its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) on December 15, 2023 added one of the world’s most underrecognised health challenges, noma, to its official list of neglected tropical diseases

07 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

INS Imphal

CONTEXT: INS Imphal to be commissioned today. Its capabilities, and the strategic significance of Visakhapatnam class of destroyers Commissioning marks the day that a ship joins active service. INS Imphal, the third ship of the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers (Project 15B), is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. The class is designed by the Indian Navy

04 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Leap Year, 2024

A leap year has 366 days in a year as opposed to the regular 365 days. The extra day is added to February, the shortest month of the year, as February 29.

03 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

Ketamine

Context: Ketamine drug was reported to be involved in actor Matthew Perry’s death recently.In recent years, ketamine has been a subject of widespread debate due to its growing use for treating depression and other serious mental health issues. About ketamine: Ketamine, classified as an anaesthetic and hallucinogen by the US Drug Enforcement Administration, is derived from Phenc

03 Jan, 2024 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

MedTech Mitra

Context: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, virtually inaugurated 'MedTech Mitra,' a strategic initiative aimed at empowering MedTech innovators and advancing healthcare solutions. About: The platform, MedTech Mitra, serves as a support system for young talents, guiding them in shaping their research, knowledge

01 Jan, 2024 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

NUCLEAR BRIEF CASE

1. The Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to China was witnessed by his officers carrying the “nuclear briefcase”. The ‘nuclear briefcase’, also known as the ‘Cheget’ is named after a mountain in Russia. It forms a part of a larger system in place for authorising the launch of nuclear strikes. It’s part of a secured communicatio

20 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

GAGANYAAN MISSION

The mission involves sending astronauts into a low-earth orbit in 2025, using Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM-3). The rocket LVM-3, which will take the crew to orbit. The rocket will have ‘human rating’ of the vehicle. An environmental control and life support system ‘ECLSS’ has been developed as a part of the system which is basically for controlling the temperat

18 Oct, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

HEPATITIS C

HEPATITIS C Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver, a type of viral hepatitis. HCV is spread primarily by Blood-to-blood contact associated with injection drug use Poorly sterilized medical equipment Needlestick injuries in healthcare Tran

16 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

ImmunoACT

Why in News? IIT Bombay-incubated Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy (ImmunoACT) has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation’s (CDSCO) marketing authorisation approval. ImmunoACT shall be the ‘first’ humanised CD19-targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell (CAR-T cell) therapy product for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphomas and leukaemia (blood cancer) in India.

14 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Tele Manas Seva

Tele Manas Seva Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) was introduced in the Union Budget 2022. The Tele MANAS entrusted the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to guide its overall implementation. Ranking from first to third, in the larger States category, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh were aw

11 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

LIDAR

LIDAR LIDAR stands for “light detection and ranging” or “laser imaging, detection, and ranging”. It is a method for determining ranges by targeting a surface with a laser and measuring the time for the reflected light to return to the receiver (time of flight). LIDAR scanning or 3D laser scanning involves s

08 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Radiocarbon dating

Radiocarbon dating Radiocarbon dating (carbon dating or carbon-14 dating) is a method for determining the age of an object containing organic material by using the properties of radiocarbon, a radioactive isotope of carbon. Radiocarbon (14C) is constantly created in the Earth’s atmospher

08 Oct, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

OTOP1 protein

OTOP1 protein Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda first proposed umami as a basic taste in addition to sweet, sour, salty and bitter which was officially agreed the scientific community after 80 years. Now, it has been found that the tongue responds to ammonium chloride (salmiak salt), which has been recognised as a 6th basic sense. The tongue responds

08 Oct, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

R21 Malaria vaccine

R21 Malaria vaccine The R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccine was developed by leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology. The vaccine has met the requirements of safety, quality and effectiveness standards.

08 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

BlueWalker 3 satellite

BlueWalker 3 satellite It is a prototype satellite, part of a satellite constellation planned by its owner AST SpaceMobile. The satellite is intended to deliver mobile or broadband services anywhere in the world. BlueWalker 3 was observed as one of the brightest objects in the night sky, outshining all but the brightest stars. However, concerns are raised ar

05 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Cholera cases

Cholera cases Cholera is a water-borne disease affecting the small intestine of a person, which can be diagnosed by a stool test or a rapid dipstick test. It is caused by two strains of the bacteria Vibrio cholerae called O1 and O139. While O1 is responsible for almost all outbreaks, outbreaks of O139 have been rare and none recorded outside Asia so far.&

03 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Lagrange Points

Lagrange Points They are points in space between celestial bodies where a spacecraft stays more or less stationary. Lagrange points are found along the plane of two objects in orbit around their common centre of gravity, where their gravitational forces cancel each other, so that a third body of negligible mass w

03 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

R21 Malaria vaccine

R21 Malaria vaccine The R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccine was developed by leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology. The vaccine has met the requirements of safety, quality and effectiveness standards. Malaria:

03 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Bacteria Wolbachia

Bacteria Wolbachia It is a genus of intracellular bacteria that infects mainly arthropod species, including a high proportion of insects, and also some nematodes. It is the most common parasitic microbes, and is possibly the most common reproductive parasite, with as many as 25 to 70% of all insect species are

02 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

TrueNat Test

TrueNat Test TrueNat is a is a chip-based, battery-operated RT-PCR kit for point-of-care and rapid molecular test for diagnosis of infectious diseases. RT-PCR (Reverse Transcriptase- Polymerase Chain Reaction) employs reverse transcription process that converts RNA into DNA molecule before the gene can be captured in the test. It was used as a screening test during COVI

01 Oct, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Mahendragiri stealth frigate

Mahendragiri stealth frigate It is the 7th stealth frigate under the Indian Navy's Project named after Mahendragiri mountain peak of the Eastern ghats, located in Odisha. It is also the last Nilgiri-Class stealth frigate for Indian navy. It was built by Mazagaon dock shipbuilders Ltd. as a part of achieving the goal of AtmaNirbhar Bharat and

29 Sep, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Kakrapar Atomic Power project (KAPP3)

Kakrapar Atomic Power project (KAPP3) It is the largest indigenously developed 700-megawatt electric (MWe) nuclear power reactor unit in Gujarat attained it first criticality in 2020, has started operations in 2023. First criticality signifies the initiation of a controlled, but sustained nuclear fission reaction in the nuclear power plant. It is a variant of

29 Sep, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal Antibodies Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the behaviour of antibodies produced by the immune system to protect against diseases and foreign substances It attaches itself to an antigen such as Glycoproteins (a foreign substance, usually a disease-causing molecule) and helps the immune system eliminate it from the body.

29 Sep, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Shiv Shakti, Tiranga, Jawahar Sthal

Shiv Shakti, Tiranga, Jawahar Sthal The touch down sites of spacecrafts send to the lunar surface has been named recently. After Chandrayaan-1 mission of 2008, the site where the probe crashed (as it was meant to for the purposes of the mission), was named “Jawahar Sthal” after the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Chandrayaan-3 lan

29 Aug, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Echolocation

Echolocation A technique in which animals or devices emits sound waves, and listens for their reflections by objects in their surroundings. The sound waves emitted will be in the nature of high-frequency sound pulses, often beyond the range of human hearing. Bats due to their poor eyesight uses this ability to hunt and navigate in the dark, while do

28 Aug, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Omega Fatty acids

Omega Fatty acids Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) or called as “essential” fatty acids are Omega-3 and Omega-6. They play in controlling two key body processes: Blood clotting Inflammation. It prepares the body to fight back infection and injury but for prolonged periods can also cause severe damage and chronic illnesses. Both have to be in right ratio to

27 Aug, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Picoflare jets

Picoflare jets Picoflare jets are small jets of charged particles that are expelled intermittently from the corona of the Sun, at supersonic speeds. They could emanate from coronal holes where the sun’s magnetic field stretches into the space. The picoflare jets could supply energy and plasma to the solar wind (a c

27 Aug, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

ASTRA Missile

ASTRA Missile LIGHT COMBAT Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile. ASTRA is a state-of-the-art BVR air-to-air missile. It is developed to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aerial targets. It has been designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRD

24 Aug, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) A Research & Development wing of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. It aims to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems. It also intends to equip the armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment

24 Aug, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Legionella bacteria

The UK govt has put the asylum-seekers on a housing barge after the detection of traces the bacteria causing Legionnaire’s disease were found in the onboard water system. The bacteria can be found in lakes and Ponds and also in other water systems. If such water containing thus bacteria is consumed, the bacteria can reach the lungs and cause pneumonia and a mild flu-like illn

12 Aug, 2023 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

NavIC

Aadhar enrolment devices across the country is set to be integrated with NavIC. Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), a regional navigation satellite system was formerly known as Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is an Indian version of the American GPS. It was established to meet the positioning, navigation and timing requirements of th

11 Aug, 2023 GS-3 Indigenization of Technology & Developing New Technology

Lymphatic Filariasis

Lymphatic Filariasis India is committed to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by the year 2027, three years ahead of the global target of 2030. Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. It is caused by mosquitoes when they transmit filarial parasites (classified as nematodes) to humans causing infection. Three

11 Aug, 2023 GS-3 S&T Developments & their Applications & Effects in Everyday Life

Block chain Technology

Block chain Technology A distributed ledger technology that enables a layer of trust and eliminates the need for a third party to validate the transactions. It is an amalgamation of various technologies such as distributed systems, cryptography. Blocks are secured with proper security against tampering using any cryptographic hash algorithms. Transactions are validated and ve

08 Aug, 2023 GS-3 Awareness in Different Fields

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GS-III

GS-III

INS Vikrant

Hyunmoo-5 missile

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

Monoclonal Antibody

First Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025

Monoclonal Antibody

Chronic Wasting Disease

Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs

Gastroenteritis

Akash Missile System

Crew Escape System (CES)

Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025

Aflatoxin

AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile

SAKSHAM System

Tomahawk missile

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Dhvani Missile

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)

Compressive Asphyxia

Mono Ethylene Glycol

Cassini Spacecraft

Juice jacking

What is a Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

Hemophilia A

What is Gene therapy

Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport

Syndiniales & Corallicolids

Peregrine Lunar Lander

Equipment for Recycling of Waste Thermoplastic Polymers

W1935

Vondy

SpaceX’s Falcon-9 to launch India’s GSAT-20; satellite to spread broadband coverage

Ugram

Peregrine & Vulcan

Prithvi programme

MV Vasiliy Golovnin

Superconductivity

X-65

Hot Jupiters

PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission

Radiocarbon dating

Zosurabalpin

SMART 2.0

Education and Research Network (ERNET)

Starlink

Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals (‘SMART 2.0’)

Fog Pass Device

Perovskite

Noma

INS Imphal

Leap Year, 2024

Ketamine

MedTech Mitra

NUCLEAR BRIEF CASE

GAGANYAAN MISSION

HEPATITIS C

ImmunoACT

Tele Manas Seva

LIDAR

Radiocarbon dating

OTOP1 protein

R21 Malaria vaccine

BlueWalker 3 satellite

Cholera cases

Lagrange Points

R21 Malaria vaccine

Bacteria Wolbachia

TrueNat Test

Mahendragiri stealth frigate

Kakrapar Atomic Power project (KAPP3)

Monoclonal Antibodies

Shiv Shakti, Tiranga, Jawahar Sthal

Echolocation