Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched the third Ikshak Survey Vessel. What is Ikshak? Ikshak is the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
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 is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?” published in Indian Express on 28th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bluebugging?3 How does Bluebugging work?4 Which devices are susceptible to Bluebugging? 5 What are the techniques to prevent bluebugging? What is… Continue reading What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028
Source: The post is based on the article “China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028” published in Business Standard on 26th November. What is the News? China plans to build its first base on the moon by 2028 followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years… Continue reading China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028
Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Source: The post is based on the article “Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time” published in PIB on 26th November. What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of… Continue reading Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids” published in Livemint on 25th November. What is the News? The Government of India is planning to set up a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) at the Central Electricity Authority to avert cyber attacks on the country’s power… Continue reading Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
Source: The post is based on the article “India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? India has carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,… Continue reading India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
Source: The post is based on the article “Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Astronomers tracking the constellation Ophiuchus have spotted a recurrent nova system approximately 5,000 light-years away. Note: Nova is a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden… Continue reading Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report” published in TOI on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? According to a Lancet report, Bacterial Infections were the second leading cause of death worldwide. What are the key findings of the report by… Continue reading 5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
What is a narco test, which will now be given to Aaftab Poonawalla?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a narco test, which will now be given to Aaftab Poonawalla?” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Narco Test?3 Is a Narco Test the same as a polygraph test?4 Are there no restrictions on putting… Continue reading What is a narco test, which will now be given to Aaftab Poonawalla?
After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)
Source: The post is based on the article “After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)” published in PIB on 19th November 2022 What is the News? India will take over the Chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence(GPAI) for 2022-23. What is Global Partnership on… Continue reading After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)
