Source: The post is based on the article “CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? The Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) has submitted a report in Parliament titled “Management and Outcome of Mission Mode… Continue reading CAG pulls up DRDO for delay in the completion of projects and failure to achieve key parameters
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.
What are ‘gelbots?’
Source: The post is based on the article “What are gelbots?” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 What is the News? John Hopkins University scientists have built a soft robot named Gelbots. What are Gelbots? Gelbots are made out of gelatin. They are created by 3D printing. They are capable of moving without… Continue reading What are ‘gelbots?’
What is BF.7, the Omicron sub-variant driving the surge in China?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is BF.7, the Omicron sub-variant driving the surge in China?” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is BF.7?3 What are the symptoms of the BF.7 variant?4 Have there been any BF.7 cases detected in India?5 Why is there… Continue reading What is BF.7, the Omicron sub-variant driving the surge in China?
Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) cancer vaccine?3 How does the vaccine work?4 What is the significance of this vaccine? What is the News? The… Continue reading Explained | How can mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT
Source: The post is based on the article “LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT” published in PIB on 21st December 2022 What is the News? Indian Navy Ship(INS) Arnala was launched at Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T’s) Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai. What is INS Arnala? INS Arnala is the first of the eight… Continue reading LAUNCH OF ‘ARNALA’, FIRST SHIP OF ASW SWC(GRSE) PROJECT
NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite from Southern California by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. What is… Continue reading NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite
Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d: Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away” published in Down To Earth on 18th December 2022 What is the News? A team of researchers has announced that two previously discovered exoplanets Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d are Water Worlds which means they are primarily made of water.… Continue reading Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d: Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away
Missile destroyer INS Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy
Source: The post is based on the article “Missile destroyer INS Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy” published in The Hindu on 18th December 2022 What is the News? INS Mormugao (Pennant D67) has been commissioned into the Indian Navy. What is INS Mormugao? INS Mormugao is the second ship of the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers (also classed… Continue reading Missile destroyer INS Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy
Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
Source: The post is based on the article “Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Deep Synthesis Technology?3 What is Deepfake?4 What is China’s new policy to curb deepfakes?5 What are other countries doing to combat… Continue reading Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it
What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?” published in Indian Express on 16th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Agni-5?3 What was the latest test for?4 About Nuclear Command Authority of India What is the News? India has successfully… Continue reading What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
