Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is RH-200?3 What are Sounding Rockets?4 History of Sounding Rockets in India What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)… Continue reading ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row
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.
Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Source: The post is based on the article “Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? According to a new study, a pre-existing moon named ‘Chrysalis’ likely left Saturn with its bright rings and extreme tilt. What are the… Continue reading Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? A team of scientists have recently developed a new molecular biosensor for easy detection of the cancer microenvironment. Cancer Cells Cancer cells secrete small pouches namely extracellular… Continue reading Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of the first consignment of plant-based meat products under… Continue reading First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat
Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
Source: The post is based on the article “Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? On September 26, 2022, NASA’s DART spacecraft will intentionally crash into a small asteroid named Dimorphos, however, the asteroid poses no threat to earth. What is… Continue reading Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
Tech InDepth: Understanding eSIMs, their advantages and disadvantages
Source: The post is based on the article “Tech InDepth: Understanding eSIMs, their advantages and disadvantages” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is eSIM?3 What are the advantages of eSIM?4 What are the disadvantages of eSIM? What is the News? Apple Inc, an American multinational technology company… Continue reading Tech InDepth: Understanding eSIMs, their advantages and disadvantages
The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture
Source: The post is based on the article “The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Etherum?3 What are the issues with this mechanism?4 What has changed now?5 How is the new method significant? What is the… Continue reading The significance of Ethereum Merge and its impact on blockchain architecture
What is the Sova virus? All you need to know about the new mobile banking virus
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Sova virus? All you need to know about the new mobile banking virus” published in Livemint on 19th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SOVA?3 How is SOVA targeting users?4 What information can SOVA collect?5 Can this application be deleted from… Continue reading What is the Sova virus? All you need to know about the new mobile banking virus
From promise to reality: 10 years after breakthrough, a CRISPR solution to problems of health begins to take shape
Source: The post is based on the article “From promise to reality: 10 years after breakthrough, a CRISPR solution to problems of health begins to take shape” published in Indian Express on 14th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CRISPR Technology?3 How is CRISPR technology being used in different sectors?4 What are… Continue reading From promise to reality: 10 years after breakthrough, a CRISPR solution to problems of health begins to take shape
National List of Essential Medicines(NLEM): 384 drugs on essential medicines list
Source: The post is based on the article “384 drugs on essential medicines list” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) list. It has added 34 new medicines and dropped 26 old ones from… Continue reading National List of Essential Medicines(NLEM): 384 drugs on essential medicines list
