Science & Tech in UPSC
Science & Tech in UPSC: Understanding the present, shaping the future of development and policy.
April 13, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an undeniable force in our world, and deep learning stands as a powerful engine driving its advancements. This editorial delves into the complexities of deep learning, exploring its potential, challenges, and implications for the future. What is Deep Learning? Deep learning is a subfield of AI inspired by […]
April 12, 2024
The Story of Coconut Water: Coconut water is a clear, refreshing liquid found inside young, green coconuts. It’s not simply water that seeped into the coconut from the outside; it’s a unique product of the coconut’s own developmental processes. Here’s a breakdown of the journey: Fertilization: The story begins with the fertilization of […]
March 25, 2024
Solar Panels: Converting Sunlight into Electricity Solar panels are devices that capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity. This process happens thanks to a technology called photovoltaics (PV). Let’s delve deeper into how solar panels function: 1. Building Blocks: Photovoltaic Cells The heart of a solar panel lies in photovoltaic […]
March 24, 2024
Space stations are primarily located near the equator for two main reasons related to physics and efficiency: Taking Advantage of Earth’s Rotation: The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. Space stations in equatorial orbits essentially get a “boost” from this rotation. Understand with Example: Imagine you’re on a […]
February 17, 2024
Unlike humans who rely on lungs to extract oxygen from air, fish have a unique respiratory system adapted to breathe underwater. Their primary tool for extracting oxygen is: Gills: These feathery organs, located behind and below the head on each side of the body, are packed with thousands of thin, webbed filaments called gill […]
October 25, 2023
Web3: The Internet’s Next Generation What exactly is Web3? Web3 is the internet’s next generation, based on blockchain technology, and it claims to be more open, secure, and user-centric than the existing web. Web3 is based on a decentralized network of computers, which means it is not controlled by a centralized authority. As […]
October 4, 2023
Scientists Regenerated Neurons That Restored Walking in Mice After Paralysis from Spinal Cord Injury What is the news? In a recent study, researchers successfully regenerated neurons in mice that had experienced paralysis due to spinal cord injury, resulting in the restoration of their ability to walk. Who did this research? In a new study […]
March 6, 2023
What exactly is the Internet? The Internet, also known as “the Net,” is a global network of computer networks — a network of networks in which users at any one computer can obtain information from any other computer if they have permission (and sometimes talk directly to users at other computers). Why was the […]
May 15, 2021
Lets learn about Remdesivir Drug: What is Remdesivir? Remdesivir is a drug that is given intravenously to hospitalized patients with COVID-19. It is the first medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is indicated for the treatment of COVID-19 among adults and children aged 12 and older in hospital. Remdesivir […]
December 10, 2020
Science and technology is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing science, technology, and their interactions: Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organize
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