Using AI for audit techniques Context: Recently, The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Girish Chandra Murmu, has warned about the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Relevance: GS-03 (Science and Technology) Mains Question: Discuss the challenges and ethical considerations […]
Nobel Honors for mRNA Vaccines: A Triumph Amidst Pandemic Context: This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their work on mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 is a case in point. Their achievements have not only saved countless […]
WHO approves use of malaria vaccine with adjuvant tech Context The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday authorized the use of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, which was created by the Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford using adjuvant technology from Novavax. The […]
IAF likely to induct Astra BVR air-to-air missile by year-end Context Defence sources state that the first batch of the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air Missile, for which the Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed two contracts with Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL), is […]
The Evolution of BRICS: A Long-term Perspective Context: In August, South Africa witnessed the induction of six new members into the BRICS grouping. While some may argue that this particular meeting failed to yield substantial results, it’s crucial to view BRICS through a lens that […]
Indian Army’s Project Udbhav Context: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI), recently concluded a hybrid-panel discussion as part of Project Udbhav. Project Udbhav: It is a brainchild of the Indian Army which is dedicated to exploring […]
Medicine Nobel 2023 goes to duo who paved the way for mRNA COVID vaccines Context The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been given to American physician-scientist Drew Weissman and Hungarian biochemist Katalin Karikó. The discovery of successful mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 was […]
The narrative of development and populism Context: Recent political developments in India underscore the significance of balancing development and populism in the lead-up to elections. The Prime Minister’s announcement of substantial investments in Madhya Pradesh and the Opposition party’s promises in Telangana reveal a recurring […]
Criminal law Bills and a hollow decolonization Context: With the introduction of Three Criminal Law Bills and the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law in 2020, there was an anticipation that these Bills would eventually show the path towards the decolonization of Indian criminal law. […]
World Heart Day Context: A significant webinar was recently chaired by the Union Health Secretary focusing on promoting a healthy heart movement in India on the occasion of the World heart day. Relevance: GS-02 (Social Justice, Health) World Heart Day Webinar: Objective: To accelerate the […]