Source: The post is based on the article “Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? According to the data, historically 40% of moon missions have failed and 60% of lander missions have been unsuccessful. What is the data on the success… Continue reading Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest
Category: Factly: Science and Technology
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to Science and Technology. You can find all relevant Science and Technology related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity” published in The Week on 20th July 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have successfully developed a technology called Hygroelectricity. What is Hygroelectricity? Hydroelectricity is a technology that can harvest electricity from… Continue reading Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity
ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission. What is the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission? PSLV-C56 will… Continue reading ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
Source: The post is based on the article “OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd July 2023. What is the News? The Gujarat government’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with One… Continue reading OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?” published in Indian Express on 21st July 2023. What is the News? Scientists are exploring the potential of bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics. What are Bacteriophages? A bacteriophage or phage is a virus… Continue reading What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?
Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Researchers from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru, the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA),Pune, and University of California, Santa Barbara… Continue reading Indian group proposes radical new way to settle universe expansion dispute
Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2023 What is the News? Hollywood actors joined the ongoing strike of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) after their contract negotiations with studios broke down. This is Hollywood’s biggest labour fight… Continue reading Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike?
Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists
Source: The post is based on the article “Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists” published in Department of Science and Technology’s website. What is the News? Indian scientists have indigenously developed highly stable, low-cost Carbon-based perovskite solar cells. What is Perovskite? A perovskite is a material… Continue reading Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists
How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data
Source: The post is based on the article “How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? According to a 2023 survey by Thales Cloud Security, 35% of organizations in India note that their data was breached in cloud storage in… Continue reading How gaps in cloud system configuration could expose sensitive user data
Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2023 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the highly anticipated Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 | India’s third lunar odyssey begins with perfect launch
