Source: The post is based on the article “We have to work fast to solve various challenges in space technology:PM” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Prime Minister has launched ‘Mission DefSpace’ at the ongoing DefExpo. He also unveiled the HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) indigenous trainer aircraft. What is… Continue reading Mission DefSpace: We have to work fast to solve various challenges in space technology:PM
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.
Indigenous UAV Rustom-2 to complete user trials by August 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Indigenous UAV Rustom-2 to complete user trials by August 2023” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2022. What is the News? India’s indigenously developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Rustom-2 is expected to complete all user trials by August 2023. What is… Continue reading Indigenous UAV Rustom-2 to complete user trials by August 2023
What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Ukraine’s capital region was struck by kamikaze drones. What are Kamikaze Drones? These are small unmanned aircraft that are packed with explosives that… Continue reading What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?
New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light
Source: The post is based on the article “New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light” published in PIB on 20th October 2022. What is the News? Scientists have developed a material through which we can move towards bright, stable and affordable light-emitting diodes(LEDs). What are LEDs? LED is a semiconductor… Continue reading New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light
What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?” published in Indian Express on 20th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Carbon Dating?3 How does it work?4 What are the other types of dating methods? What is the News?… Continue reading What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?
Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO
Source: The post is based on the article “Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO” published in Indian Express on 2nd October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) confirmed that the Mars Orbiter craft has lost communication and is non-recoverable and the Mangalyaan mission has attained end-of-life. Note: Because… Continue reading Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO
Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For
Source: The post is based on the article “Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For” published in TOI on 17th October 2022. What is the News? The first case of BF.7 Omicron Covid variant has been detected by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research… Continue reading Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For
What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?″ published in Indian Express on 17th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, cricketer M S Dhoni picked up an undisclosed equity stake in plant-based meat startup Shaka Harry. A couple also founded plant-based Imagine Meats… Continue reading What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?
Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
Source: The post is based on the article “Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets” published in Down To Earth on 16th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are those two exoplanets where scientists have detected barium?3 What is the significance of these findings?4 What is Barium? What… Continue reading Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will replace operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). About Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV)… Continue reading ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
