Source: The post is based on the article “North India’s first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Atomic Energy and Space has announced that North India’s first nuclear plant will soon be operational in… Continue reading North India’s first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur
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.
Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires
Source: The post is based on the article “Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. What is the News? Indian Navy plans for another INS Vikrant-size Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) with some modifications. What are the Indian Navy’s plans related to Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)?… Continue reading Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires
How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?
Source: The post is based on the article “How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sickle Cell Anaemia?3 Does SCA only affect some?4 Can SCA be treated? What is the News? In Budget 2023-24, the Finance Minister has said that… Continue reading How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?
Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023 What is the News? Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed EMI/EMC (Electro-Magnetic Interference/ Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) test. What is the EMI-EMC test? The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test
Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Physicists have recently made the most precise test yet of the Standard Model of Particles by measuring the magnetic moment of an… Continue reading Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Explained:How cars can run on hydrogen fuel Cell
News:Recently,the Supreme Court has directed the government to look into the feasibility of introducing vehicles based on a hydrogen cell technology to deal with air pollution in Delhi. Facts: About Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process.It converts chemical energy in fuels into electrical energy. It combines hydrogen and oxygen to… Continue reading Explained:How cars can run on hydrogen fuel Cell
IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) is reportedly planning to procure 114 Multirole fighter aircraft(MRFA) along with three different indigenous fighter development programmes. This… Continue reading IAF’s acquisition of 114 fighter jets to be part of a major procurement plan
Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections” published in PIB on 16th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a nanocomposite coating that can inhibit biofilm formation and also kill attached bacteria thereby helping tackle growing Post-operative surgical site infections (SSIs). What are… Continue reading Unique non-cytotoxic nanocomposite coatings developed to prevent post-surgical infections
India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Leprosy?3 About Leprosy cases in India4 What was the impact of Covid-19 on Leprosy case detection services? What is… Continue reading India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients, says Union Health Minister
India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister” published in Indian Express on 16th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How much has been allocated to Defence in Budget 2023-24?3 Defence Capital outlay on procurement from the Domestic Industry:4 What… Continue reading India to spend 75% of defence capital on procurement from local industries: Defence Minister
