What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched Animal Vaccine and other Diagnostic Kits developed by the ICAR-National Research Center on Equines, Hisar, Haryana. What are the Vaccines and kits developed by ICAR? Ancovax Vaccine on Equines: It is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Delta (COVID-19) vaccine for animals. The immunity induced… Continue reading Union Minister launches Animal Vaccine and Kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines
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.
DST launches Geospatial Self Certification Portal
What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched the Self Certification Portal for conveying adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by Individuals, companies, organizations, and government agencies. About the Self Certification Portal Purpose: This Portal facilitates entities engaged in map-related activities to certify themselves quickly and easily. Developed by: The… Continue reading DST launches Geospatial Self Certification Portal
Now drones can be used to deliver medical supplies, vaccines in India: ICMR guidelines
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why should drones be used in the Healthcare Sector?3 Guidelines for Drone Use in Healthcare Sector4 What is Medicine from the Sky project? What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released guidelines for drone use in the healthcare sector to ensure access to medicines and… Continue reading Now drones can be used to deliver medical supplies, vaccines in India: ICMR guidelines
Artificial light may become a new weapon in the fight to control malaria
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the importance of Light?3 What role can Artificial Light play in the fight against malaria?4 What are the challenges associated with this method to control malaria? What is the News? A study has demonstrated that artificial lights can be used as a weapon to fight against malaria. What… Continue reading Artificial light may become a new weapon in the fight to control malaria
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested
What is the News? India has conducted a “routine user training” launch test of its Nuclear-Capable Agni-4 missile. What is Agni-IV? Agni-IV is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO). Range: It has a range of around 4,000 km. Payload: It can carry a 1,000-kg payload and can go… Continue reading Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested
Explained: What is D2M technology, and how could it change your mobile behaviour?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Direct-to-Mobile(D2M) Broadcasting Technology?3 What are the applications of D2M Technology?4 How would this impact consumers and Businesses?5 What is the government doing to facilitate D2M technology?6 What are the possible challenges to the D2M technology’s rollout? What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications(DoT) and Prasar Bharati are… Continue reading Explained: What is D2M technology, and how could it change your mobile behaviour?
The status of eVTOL: soon to be reality?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Electric Vertical Take off and Landing(eVTOL) Aircraft?3 What is the significance of eVTOL?4 What are the challenges with eVTOL?5 What about bringing eVTOL aircraft to India? What is the News? The Union Civil Aviation Minister has said that the Government of India is exploring the possibility of inviting… Continue reading The status of eVTOL: soon to be reality?
A Unique Liquid-Mirror Telescope sees first light in the Indian Himalayas
What is the News? India has commissioned an International Liquid Mirror Telescope(ILMT) in Devasthal, Uttarakhand. What is the International Liquid Mirror Telescope(ILMT)? Built by: Astronomers from India, Belgium and Canada. Location: It is located at an altitude of 2450 meters at the Devasthal Observatory campus of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous… Continue reading A Unique Liquid-Mirror Telescope sees first light in the Indian Himalayas
Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
What is the News? The first hydrogen-powered car named “Toyota Mirai” was registered in Kerala in April 2022. With this, Kerala has become one of the select few states to allow the registration of such cars. Note: The registered vehicle is exempt from taxation because it will be used for research and development purposes. What… Continue reading Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is HIMARS?3 What is an artillery rocket?4 What’s the difference between a rocket and a missile? What is the News? The United States has announced that it is sending its High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems known as HIMARS to Ukraine. What is HIMARS? The US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket… Continue reading Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
