Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?” published in Indian Express on 31st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Google Street View?3 How has Street View been launched in India?4 Are there any limitations on Street View… Continue reading Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?
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.
Initiatives by the Government for treatment of rare diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “Initiatives by the Government for treatment of rare diseases” published in PIB on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken by the Government of India for the treatment of rare… Continue reading Initiatives by the Government for treatment of rare diseases
Union Minister lauds the MoES scientists for conducting world’s first locomotion trials of the Deep-Sea Mining System in the Central Indian Ocean
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister lauds the MoES scientists for conducting world’s first locomotion trials of the Deep-Sea Mining System in the Central Indian Ocean” published in PIB on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Deep Sea Mining?3 What is a Buoy-based coastal observation and water… Continue reading Union Minister lauds the MoES scientists for conducting world’s first locomotion trials of the Deep-Sea Mining System in the Central Indian Ocean
Explained: What is cryptojacking, the cyber attack carried out by crypto miners?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is cryptojacking, the cyber attack carried out by crypto miners?” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cryptojacking? 3 What is the reason behind cryptojacking? 4 Why is cryptojacking a concern? What is the News? According to a report,… Continue reading Explained: What is cryptojacking, the cyber attack carried out by crypto miners?
Rural Technology Action Group(RuTAG)
Source: The post is based on the article “Rural Technology Action Group(RuTAG)” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 What is the News? Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj has informed Lok Sabha about the achievements of the Rural Technology Action Group(RuTAG). What is Rural Technology Action Group(RuTAG)? It is a mission conceptualized by… Continue reading Rural Technology Action Group(RuTAG)
Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022 What is the News? Russia has announced that it has decided to quit the International Space Station “after 2024”. What is the International Space Station(ISS)? International Space Station(ISS) is… Continue reading Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024
Explained | Why is India’s space industry looking for private sector investment?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why is India’s space industry looking for private sector investment?” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is the development of the Space Sector important?3 Where does India stand in the global space market?4 What are the reforms… Continue reading Explained | Why is India’s space industry looking for private sector investment?
Explained: Monkeypox declared ‘public health emergency’ by WHO – What this means
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Monkeypox declared ‘public health emergency’ by WHO – What this means” published in Hindustan Times on 24th July 2022. What is the News? The Monkeypox outbreak has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC) by the World Health Organization(WHO). What is a Public Health… Continue reading Explained: Monkeypox declared ‘public health emergency’ by WHO – What this means
China launches second space station module
Source: The post is based on the article “China launches second space station module” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2022. What is the News? China has successfully launched its second space station lab module named Wentian. What is Wentian? The Wentian (which means “quest for the heavens”) laboratory module is the second module… Continue reading China launches second space station module
India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti report
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti report” published in Business Standard on 23rd July 2022. What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Reuse and Recycling Market in India’. What are the key findings of… Continue reading India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti report
