Contents1 What is the News?2 About the paper on the Space Economy of India2.1 Key highlights from the paper related to the Space Economy of India3 What is the significance of this paper? What is the News? The Centre for Development Studies(CDS) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has released a… Continue reading India’s ‘space economy’ valued at ₹36,794 crore
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.
DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful flight tests of the Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. What are MRSAM Missiles? MRSAM is a surface-to-air missile developed to use for the Indian Army. Developed by:… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
New smartphone-based portable oxygen kit can provide consistent oxygen supply during disasters and medical emergencies
What is the News? A Startup from India has developed a field-portable smart bag pack emergency oxygen concentrator called Oxygen Plus. What is Oxygen Plus? Oxygen Plus is a smartphone-based, field-portable oxygen concentrator that can provide consistent and cost-effective oxygen supply to communities during situations like medical emergencies and high altitude-related problems. Designed by: GRS… Continue reading New smartphone-based portable oxygen kit can provide consistent oxygen supply during disasters and medical emergencies
Mange in Jaisalmer’s desert foxes worries experts
What is the News? Wildlife conservationists have expressed concern after locals spotted a few desert foxes, found in the scrub forests of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, suffering from a loss of fur due to the Mange Skin Disease. What is Mange Disease? Mange is a type of skin disease of animals caused by parasitic mites. The… Continue reading Mange in Jaisalmer’s desert foxes worries experts
Pacer Initiative
What is the News? The Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Rajya Sabha about the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research(PACER) Initiative. What is PACER Initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Earth Sciences Objective: To study various aspects relating to Polar and the Cryosphere with special emphasis on the Antarctic, Arctic and Glaciers of the Himalayas. Programmes:… Continue reading Pacer Initiative
Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
What is the News? On the Occasion of World TB Day, the Union Minister of Science & Technology has announced the launch of the “Dare2eraD TB” program. What is the Dare2eraD TB program? Launched by: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology. Full-Form: Dare2eraD TB stands for Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB. Components: Dare2eraD… Continue reading Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
Explained: What are Kamikaze drones, the ‘lethal’ weapon being sent by the US to Ukraine?
What is the News? US has announced USD 800 million in new military aid for Ukraine including 800 additional Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, 9,000 antitank weapons, 100 tactical drones including Kamikaze or suicide drones. What are Kamikaze Drones? Kamikaze Drones are also called Switchblade drones. These are small unmanned aircraft that are packed with explosives that… Continue reading Explained: What are Kamikaze drones, the ‘lethal’ weapon being sent by the US to Ukraine?
The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Artemis Mission?3 Artemis I4 What after Artemis I Mission? What is the News? National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has rolled out its Artemis I moon mission to the launchpad for testing at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, United States. What is Artemis Mission? To be Launched by:… Continue reading The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission
First of its kind phase 3 clinical trial in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush is conducting the world’s first multicenter phase III clinical trial examining the efficacy of Ayurveda in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints and other parts of the body. Caused by: Our… Continue reading First of its kind phase 3 clinical trial in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Understanding hypersonic weapons
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Hypersonic weapons?3 How are Hypersonic weapons different from Ballistic Missiles?4 What are the types of Hypersonic weapons?5 Which countries possess Hypersonic weapons?6 About the Indian hypersonic missile programme What is the News? The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that it had used a hypersonic missile for the… Continue reading Understanding hypersonic weapons
