Source: The post is based on the article “India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? India has carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,… Continue reading India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
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.
Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
Source: The post is based on the article “Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Astronomers tracking the constellation Ophiuchus have spotted a recurrent nova system approximately 5,000 light-years away. Note: Nova is a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden… Continue reading Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report” published in TOI on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? According to a Lancet report, Bacterial Infections were the second leading cause of death worldwide. What are the key findings of the report by… Continue reading 5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
What is a narco test, which will now be given to Aaftab Poonawalla?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a narco test, which will now be given to Aaftab Poonawalla?” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Narco Test?3 Is a Narco Test the same as a polygraph test?4 Are there no restrictions on putting… Continue reading What is a narco test, which will now be given to Aaftab Poonawalla?
After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)
Source: The post is based on the article “After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)” published in PIB on 19th November 2022 What is the News? India will take over the Chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence(GPAI) for 2022-23. What is Global Partnership on… Continue reading After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)
Graphene-stabilized tunable photonic crystal can make more durable & better reflective display and lasers devices
Source: The post is based on the article “Graphene-stabilized tunable photonic crystal can make more durable & better reflective display and lasers devices” published in PIB on 16th November 2022 What is the News? Researchers have developed a soft tunable photonic crystal with enhanced thermal stability and optical purity. This has potential applications in making… Continue reading Graphene-stabilized tunable photonic crystal can make more durable & better reflective display and lasers devices
New technique for efficient fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with lowered cost
Source: The post is based on the article “New technique for efficient fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with lowered cost” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Liquid Crystals, and what are their applications?3 What is the major drawback currently with Liquid Crystal Devices(LCDs)?4 What have scientists… Continue reading New technique for efficient fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with lowered cost
NASA completes LOFTID technology demonstration designed to land humans on Mars
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA completes LOFTID technology demonstration designed to land humans on Mars” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? NASA has completed the technology demonstration of its Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator(LOFTID) mission. What is the LOFTID Mission? LOFTID is… Continue reading NASA completes LOFTID technology demonstration designed to land humans on Mars
How type-2 diabetes can be reversed in young people without medication
Source: The post is based on the article “How type-2 diabetes can be reversed in young people without medication” published in Indian Express on 14th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Type 2 Diabetes?3 What are the primary causes of diabetes?4 What are the measures that should be taken to prevent diabetes?… Continue reading How type-2 diabetes can be reversed in young people without medication
Union Minister dedicates to the nation, India’s first national repository for life science data-‘Indian Biological Data Center(IBDC)’ at Faridabad, Haryana
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister dedicates to the nation, India’s first national repository for life science data-‘Indian Biological Data Center(IBDC)’ at Faridabad, Haryana” published in PIB on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has inaugurated ‘Indian Biological Data Center’ (IBDC) at Faridabad,… Continue reading Union Minister dedicates to the nation, India’s first national repository for life science data-‘Indian Biological Data Center(IBDC)’ at Faridabad, Haryana
