Source: The post is based on the article “India’s SARAS radio telescope provides astronomers clues to the nature of Universe’s first stars and galaxies” published in PIB on 28th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the SARAS Telescope?3 What is Cosmic Dawn?4 What has the SARAS 3 Telescope found about Cosmic Dawn?… Continue reading India’s SARAS radio telescope provides astronomers clues to the nature of Universe’s first stars and galaxies
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.
ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever” published in TOI on 27th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has ICMR advised not to use antibiotics for low-grade fever?3 What are the guidelines issued by ICMR on antibiotics?4 What is Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria? What… Continue reading ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever
The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
Source: The post is based on the article “The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has… Continue reading The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched the third Ikshak Survey Vessel. What is Ikshak? Ikshak is the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?” published in Indian Express on 28th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bluebugging?3 How does Bluebugging work?4 Which devices are susceptible to Bluebugging? 5 What are the techniques to prevent bluebugging? What is… Continue reading What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028
Source: The post is based on the article “China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028” published in Business Standard on 26th November. What is the News? China plans to build its first base on the moon by 2028 followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years… Continue reading China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028
Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Source: The post is based on the article “Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time” published in PIB on 26th November. What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of… Continue reading Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids” published in Livemint on 25th November. What is the News? The Government of India is planning to set up a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) at the Central Electricity Authority to avert cyber attacks on the country’s power… Continue reading Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
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
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
