What is the News? The delivery of the second squadron of Russia’s S-400 Missile to India is likely to be delayed because of Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine. However, India has received a tranche of simulator and training equipment for the first squadron of S-400. What is S-400? S-400 Triumf Missile System is a long-range,… Continue reading India gets S-400 training equipment
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.
Surat gets India’s first steel slag road: What is it, how is it different from regular ones
What is the News? Surat in Gujarat has become the first city in the country to get a processed steel slag (industrial waste) road. India’s First Steel Slag Road Located in: Surat City, Gujarat Built by: It is a joint-venture project by CSIR, Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), Union Ministry of Steel, NITI Ayog and… Continue reading Surat gets India’s first steel slag road: What is it, how is it different from regular ones
Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?
What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Film and Television Institute of India(FTII) not to exclude candidates suffering from colour blindness from its courses on filmmaking and editing and asked it to make changes to its curriculum instead. What is Colour Blindness? Colour blindness, also known as a colour deficiency, is the… Continue reading Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?
Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
What is the News? A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app has been installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa. What is the Sensor-Based Irrigation System developed? Developed by: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology(NIT), Goa has… Continue reading Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
Explained: What is Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition that the Army wants?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition(CALM) System?3 What are the advantages of this CALM System?4 Where will the CALM System be deployed? What is the News? The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information(RFI) for the Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition(CALM) System. What is a Canister Launched… Continue reading Explained: What is Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition that the Army wants?
DoT invites ministries, industry tie-up to build 5G use-case ecosystems
What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has invited the Expression of Interest (EoI) for the “5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Programme (VEPP)”. What is the 5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Programme(VEPP)? Launched by: Department of Telecommunications(DoT) Objective: To build strong collaborative partnerships across 5G Use-case ecosystem stakeholders with velocity and with an exclusive… Continue reading DoT invites ministries, industry tie-up to build 5G use-case ecosystems
Union Minister flags off First Made in India DornierAircraft Flight
What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has flagged off the first flight of Made in India “Dornier Do-228 Aircraft”. What is Dornier 228 Aircraft? It is a multipurpose Made in India Aircraft. The aircraft has also been named as Hindustan aircraft. Manufactured by: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Note: HAL had been manufacturing… Continue reading Union Minister flags off First Made in India DornierAircraft Flight
For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the patents filed3 Other achievements made in India’s IP regime4 What are the steps taken by the Government to promote India’s patent regime? What is the News? According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Filing of domestic patents in India has surpassed the number of international patent filings… Continue reading For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
Axiom-1 Mission: SpaceX capsule carrying 3 paying customers, former NASA astronaut arrives at International Space Station
What is the News? The first-ever private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) named Axiom-1 has reached the ISS. What is the Axiom-1 Mission? Axiom Mission 1(Ax-1) is the first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Organized by: US Based company Axiom Space. Launched from: The mission was launched from NASA’s Kennedy… Continue reading Axiom-1 Mission: SpaceX capsule carrying 3 paying customers, former NASA astronaut arrives at International Space Station
Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched three software applications under the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities Phase-II initiative. What is the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Purpose: The initiative is aimed at undertaking… Continue reading Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
