Source: The post is based on the article “Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Japan’s Digital Ministry has announced that it will finally do away with floppy disks and other outdated technology in a bid to modernize its bureaucracy.… Continue reading Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)
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.
Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? On Teachers Day, the Government of India has launched the Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) Initiative. What is the Women in… Continue reading Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative
BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022 What is the News? A short treatment regimen of six months called BPaL has shown favourable outcomes in highly drug-resistant tuberculosis patients. What is BPaL? Developed by: TB… Continue reading BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
Source: The post is based on the article “How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work” published in Indian Express on 4th September 2022 What is the News? Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is aiming to commercially launch the “Lumpi-ProVacInd” Vaccine. What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? It… Continue reading Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune
Source: The post is based on the article “Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune” published in PIB on 5th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 How do Liquified Natural Gas(LNG) trucks work?3 What is Liquified Natural Gas(LNG)?4 What are the benefits and issues with LNG? What is the News?… Continue reading Blue Energy Motors unveils India’s first LNG-fuelled green truck near Pune
Ladakh to have India’s first ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ to promote astronomy tourism
Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh to have India’s first ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ to promote astronomy tourism” published in Indian Express on 6th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dark Sky Reserve?3 How does a site become a ‘Dark Sky Reserve’?4 What are the criteria for becoming a dark… Continue reading Ladakh to have India’s first ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ to promote astronomy tourism
ISRO tests system to recover spent rocket stages
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO tests system to recover spent rocket stages” published in The Hindu on 4th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator(IAD)? 3 What is ISRO’s IAD?4 Where does ISRO intend to use IAD? What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has… Continue reading ISRO tests system to recover spent rocket stages
Scientists are unsure about how ‘Nano Urea’ benefits crop
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists are unsure about how ‘Nano Urea’ benefits crop” published in The Hindu on 4th September 2022. What is the News? Nano Urea (a fertilizer) has been approved by the government for commercial use because of its potential to substantially reduce the import bill, but several experts… Continue reading Scientists are unsure about how ‘Nano Urea’ benefits crop
NASA scheduled its Artemis-1 mission launch at 11.47 pm, why so precise?
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA scheduled its Artemis-1 mission launch at 11.47 pm, why so precise?” published in Indian Express on 5th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why are there launch windows for space missions?3 Two main factors4 Other Factors What is the News? After an aborted attempt, NASA… Continue reading NASA scheduled its Artemis-1 mission launch at 11.47 pm, why so precise?
India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh; the proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be completed at Hanle in Ladakh within 3 months
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh; the proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be completed at Hanle in Ladakh within 3 months” published in PIB on 4th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About India’s First ever Dark Sky Reserve3 What is… Continue reading India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh; the proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be completed at Hanle in Ladakh within 3 months
