Source: The post is based on the article “US fifth-gen F-35 makes first India landing” published in Business Standard on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Aero India 2023?3 What is the F-35?4 Is India planning to buy the F-35? What is the News? The United States Air Force’s F-35 fighters… Continue reading Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India
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.
‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare, unique: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? In 2022, a meteorite fell over two villages in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Analysis of the meteorite has revealed it to be a “rare,… Continue reading ‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease. What is Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis commonly… Continue reading Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes” published in Indian Express on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Government of India working on?3 What is ChatGPT?4 What is BHASHINI?5 What is Bhasha Daan? What is the News? Bhashini,… Continue reading MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes
What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MicroLED display technology?3 What are the benefits of MicroLED display technology?4 What are the challenges with MicroLED display technology? What is… Continue reading What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?
What is a kilonova?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a kilonova?” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Researchers have confirmed the detection of a star system that will one day end in a kilonova. Scientists believe that only ten-star systems that exist in the Milky Way will end… Continue reading What is a kilonova?
Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
Source: The post is based on the article “Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Astronomers have spotted a ring around a dwarf planet called Quaoar in the outer reaches of the solar system. What is Quaoar? Quaoar is a dwarf planet… Continue reading Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About SSLV-D23 What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)?4 What is EOS-07?5 What is Janus-1?6 What is Azaadi SAT? What is the News? The Indian Space… Continue reading ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit
Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Source: The post is based on the article “Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Tel Aviv University have developed a bio-hybrid robot. What is a Bio-hybrid Robot? Biohybrid robots are composed of biological and synthetic components. These robots are… Continue reading Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits” published in PIB on 9th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lithium?3 What are the uses of Lithium?4 What is the importance of Lithium discovery?4.0.0.1 Why is this Lithium discovery a big deal for India?… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits

