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?
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.
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
New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables
Source: The post is based on the article “New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables” published in Down To Earth on 29th August 2022. What is the News? Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables. This coating can keep… Continue reading New edible coating to prolong shelf life of fruits and vegetables
MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible
Source: The post is based on the article “MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible” published in Down To Earth on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment(MOXIE) has produced oxygen on Mars with components from the planet’s atmosphere. What is MOXIE? MOXIE is a small box… Continue reading MOXIE: Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible
MH60-R choppers a game changer in naval aviation
Source: The post is based on the article “MH60-R choppers a game changer in naval aviation” published in TOI on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? India is procuring 24 MH-60 Romeo(MH-60R) helicopters by 2025 as part of a Rs 15,000-crore deal with the US government. As part of this deal, the Indian Navy… Continue reading MH60-R choppers a game changer in naval aviation
Hydration of proteins could act as a potential marker for an early detection of neuro-degenerative diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “Hydration of proteins could act as a potential marker for an early detection of neuro-degenerative diseases” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. What is the News? A study has found that hydration dynamics of proteins play a pivotal role in the aggregation of several proteins which… Continue reading Hydration of proteins could act as a potential marker for an early detection of neuro-degenerative diseases
The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier
Source: The post is based on the article “The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is INS Vikrant?3 Other important features of INS Vikrant4 Significance of INS Vikrant5 Why does India want… Continue reading The complete story of INS Vikrant, and why India already wants to build another aircraft carrier
Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer” published in PIB on 1st September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CERVAVAC Vaccine?3 What is Cervical Cancer?3.1 Cervical Cancer cases in India What is the News? Union Minister Science… Continue reading Union Minister announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer
Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Chinook Helicopters?3 Why has the US Army grounded Chinook?4 What implications does this development have for the… Continue reading Explained: Why has the US grounded its Chinook helicopters, and what it means for India
Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. What is the News? With fears of a nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant growing, the European Union has decided to… Continue reading Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
