Capture the Current Affairs | Week: 1 - Episode 04: April 2025 – Science & Technology

Описание: Master the Science & Technology breakthroughs of April 2025 with Insights IAS! In this episode, our expert faculty—Suresh Sir, Vikas Sir, and Rajesh Sir—dissect high-yield S&T topics for UPSC 2026, linking cutting-edge innovations to the core static syllabus.

🚀 Core Topics Covered:

3D Printing Revolution: The world’s first 3D printed TV (Japan) and applications in aerospace, defense, and biomedical implants.

Quantum Computing: Celebrating World Quantum Day and the launch of QPIAI Indus—India’s first full-stack quantum computer.

Genetics & Biotech: Deep dive into RNA Interference (RNAi), gene silencing, and the fundamental differences between DNA and RNA.

Artificial Intelligence: The rise of Sarvam AI and the integration of Large Language Models with indigenous Indian languages.

Nuclear Energy: India’s 3-stage nuclear program, Thorium-based Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and the role of institutions like BARC and NPCIL.

Green Hydrogen: The MNRE’s New Certification Scheme, comparing Green vs. Blue vs. Grey hydrogen, and its efficiency against natural gas.

⏳ Key Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro to April 2025 Science & Tech Affairs

0:14 – 3D Printing: Mechanisms & Global Developments

0:39 – Quantum Computing: QPIAI Indus & National Quantum Mission

1:34 – RNA Interface: Gene Silencing & Medical Applications

2:07 – AI & Indigenous Languages: The Sarvam AI Impact

3:16 – Nuclear Tech: Thorium SMRs & India’s 3-Stage Program

4:28 – Green Hydrogen: Certification Scheme & Industrial Decarbonization

📝 Aspirant Challenge:
We discussed several PYQs (2020-2023) regarding Qubits, AI capabilities, and Green Hydrogen applications.

Question: In the context of India's three-stage nuclear power program, which element is intended to be used as the primary fuel in the third stage to utilize India's vast coastal resources?
Comment your answer below!

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