EXAM PATTERN & STRUCTURE Paper Structure Overview Paper I (Qualifying Paper): Tamil Language Test – 100 marks (Qualifying nature only) Paper II (General Studies-I): History, Geography, Culture, Environment – 250 marks Paper III (General Studies-II): Constitution, Polity, Governance, Economics – Read More …
Category: Science & Technology
Global Innovation Index 2024
Context India has elevated to 39th place among 133 international economies within the Global Innovation Index 2024. About The Global Innovation Index (GII) is posted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized company of the United Nations. It measures innovation based on criteria that Read More …
India’s third home-built 700 MWe nuclear reactor achieves criticality
Context On September 19, 2024, India marked a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the achievement of criticality by the third indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), known as RAPP Unit 7, located at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Read More …
Bio-RIDE Scheme
Context The Union Cabinet approved the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme to support current studies and development in biotechnology. About Bio-RIDE combines two present schemes — Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) and Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED) — with Read More …
Brain-inspired analog computing platform
Context Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have advanced a mind-inspired analog computing platform able to store and process data in an incredible 16,500 conductance states in a molecular film. About This new technology represents a significant advancement Read More …
Navika Sagar Parikrama II
Context The Navika Sagar Parikrama II was an initiative taken by INSV Nalini or the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Nalini which is a marine sailing vessel of the Indian Navy. About Navika Sagar Parikrama II is the first-of-its-kind naval voyage Read More …
A Critical Global Issue on Antimicrobial Resistance
Context The problem of AMR remains one of the leading concerns for the world, as many easily treatable infections may become incurable in the future. To address the Universal Health Organization’s Agenda to address negative impacts of AMR WHO has developed first Read More …
Artificial Intelligence in war
Context The summit on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) has begun in Seoul, South Korea. About It is a part of the new global diplomacy to form global norms at the military programs of AI. Read More …
De-hyphenating Rice-Wheat:
Context Historically, rice and wheat have been regarded as synergetic in India, which has resulted in policies where these two staple grains are often grouped together. Thus, such an approach can be effective in studying previous years when basic conditions Read More …
INS Arighat Joins Indian Navy as Second Nuclear
Context India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighat, was commissioned into service at Visakhapatnam. About It features several technological improvements compared to its predecessor, INS Arihant. Both submarines share the same reactor and dimensions but Arighat includes advanced layout Read More …