Source: The post is based on the article “Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones” published in Livemint on 30th September 2022. What is the News? India is reportedly applying pressure on phone-makers to integrate its home-grown navigation system called NavIC. This may increase costs for manufacturers. What is NavIC? Click Here to read… Continue reading Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones
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.
Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India” published in Hindustan Times on 27th September 2022 What is the News? Swedish defence firm Saab has announced its plan to set up a manufacturing facility in India for the Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-fired weapon system… Continue reading Swedish defence firm Saab plans to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 What is the News? NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft has collided with the asteroid Dimorphous. What are Asteroids? Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. Although asteroids orbit the… Continue reading Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision
Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO
Source: The post is based on the article “Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful test flights of the Very Short Range Air Defense System(VSHORADS). What is a… Continue reading Successful Flight Tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System(VSHORADS) Missile by DRDO
Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has decided to reduce the number of awards given to scientists and medical researchers on the grounds that they are restricted… Continue reading Government to reduce number of awards given for scientific research
NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS
Source: The post is based on the article “NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS” published in Hindu Businessline on 26th September 2022 What is the News? India is pushing tech giants to make their smartphones compatible with its NavIC system. However, the manufacturers, including companies like Samsung, Xiaomi and… Continue reading NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS
AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched
Source: The post is based on the article “AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched ” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched indigenously-developed AVGAS 100 LL. What is AVGAS 100 LL? AVGAS… Continue reading AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched
ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is planning the 200th successful launch of the Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket in a row. What is RH-200?… Continue reading ISRO eyeing 200th successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket in a row
Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Source: The post is based on the article “Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? According to a new study, a pre-existing moon named ‘Chrysalis’ likely left Saturn with its bright rings and extreme tilt. What are the… Continue reading Saturn’s mysterious rings & extreme tilt: Former moon may be responsible
Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? A team of scientists have recently developed a new molecular biosensor for easy detection of the cancer microenvironment. Cancer Cells Cancer cells secrete small pouches namely extracellular… Continue reading Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
