Source: The post is based on the article “After 5G, here’s how Ambani will use financial services to tighten DNA loop” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Reliance is planning to enter into the Financial Services market. It will use the self-reinforcing DNA Loop model to dominate the market.… Continue reading After 5G, here’s how Ambani will use financial services to tighten DNA loop
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.
ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? At the India Space Congress, the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has revealed its plans to expand the reach of NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) beyond… Continue reading ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022 “Understanding GM mustard: what is it, and how has it been achieved?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 “Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flight
Source: The post is based on the article “The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flight” published in Indian Express on 26th October 2022 What is the News? ISRO has crossed an important milestone with the successful launch of the LVM3 M2/OneWeb India-1 mission. The LVM3 rocket carried almost 6 tonnes of payload… Continue reading The heaviness of rockets, why it matters in space flight
ISRO’s heaviest rocket successfully places 36 satellites in orbit
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s heaviest rocket successfully places 36 satellites in orbit” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2022 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has successfully completed the LVM3 M2/OneWeb India-1 mission, placing 36 satellites into the intended orbit. What is the LVM3 M2/OneWeb India-1 mission?… Continue reading ISRO’s heaviest rocket successfully places 36 satellites in orbit
Sandalwood Spike disease: ‘Invisible’ disease wreaks havoc on commercial sandalwood cultivation
Source: The post is based on the article “Invisible disease wreaks havoc on commercial sandalwood cultivation” published in PIB on 25th October 2022 What is the News? A study has shown that Sandalwood Spike Disease(SSD) is posing a severe threat on the Commercial Cultivation of Sandalwood. What is Sandalwood Spike disease? Sandalwood Spike disease is… Continue reading Sandalwood Spike disease: ‘Invisible’ disease wreaks havoc on commercial sandalwood cultivation
Uttarakhand Governor felicitates astronomers, encourages young scientists at commemoration of 50 years of telescope
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttarakhand Governor felicitates astronomers, encourages young scientists at commemoration of 50 years of telescope” published in PIB on 21st October 2022. What is the News? Uttarakhand Governor felicitated scientists at a workshop organized to commemorate the completion of 50 years of successful operations of the Sampurnanand Telescope… Continue reading Uttarakhand Governor felicitates astronomers, encourages young scientists at commemoration of 50 years of telescope
Mission DefSpace: We have to work fast to solve various challenges in space technology:PM
Source: The post is based on the article “We have to work fast to solve various challenges in space technology:PM” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Prime Minister has launched ‘Mission DefSpace’ at the ongoing DefExpo. He also unveiled the HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) indigenous trainer aircraft. What is… Continue reading Mission DefSpace: We have to work fast to solve various challenges in space technology:PM
Indigenous UAV Rustom-2 to complete user trials by August 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Indigenous UAV Rustom-2 to complete user trials by August 2023” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2022. What is the News? India’s indigenously developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Rustom-2 is expected to complete all user trials by August 2023. What is… Continue reading Indigenous UAV Rustom-2 to complete user trials by August 2023
What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Ukraine’s capital region was struck by kamikaze drones. What are Kamikaze Drones? These are small unmanned aircraft that are packed with explosives that… Continue reading What are the Iranian kamikaze drones, allegedly deployed by Russia in Ukraine?
