What is the News? The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has launched the BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre and Workshop on Vaccine Cooperation. What is BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre? Background: BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre was first proposed to be established as part of the 2018 Johannesburg Declaration. – In the New Delhi Declaration of… Continue reading Union Health Minister Launches BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre
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.
Indigenously developed platinum-based electro-catalyst could pave way for low-cost, durable fuel cells
What is the News? Indian Scientists have indigenously developed platinum-based electrocatalysts for use in fuel cells through an efficient procedure. About National Hydrogen Mission Read here: National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM) What are Fuel Cells, and what is their drawback? Fuel cells are energy conversion devices that produce DC electricity from hydrogen with water as… Continue reading Indigenously developed platinum-based electro-catalyst could pave way for low-cost, durable fuel cells
Adaptive tracking
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Adaptive Tracking?3 About the study4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Researchers have conducted an experimental study of Drosophila melanogaster or fruit fly to study adaptive tracking. What is Adaptive Tracking? Adaptive Tracking is defined as continuous adaptation in response to rapid environmental… Continue reading Adaptive tracking
ESA scratches ExoMars 2022 launch for this year after suspending cooperation with Russia Roscosmos
What is the News? The European Space Agency’s(ESA’s) ExoMars 2022 mission will not be launched in September 2022 as planned after the agency suspended all cooperation with Russia’s space program Roscosmos. What is the purpose of the ExoMars Mission? Aim: To check if there has ever been life on Mars and also understand the history… Continue reading ESA scratches ExoMars 2022 launch for this year after suspending cooperation with Russia Roscosmos
Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
What is the News? The Government of India has been taking steps to promote exports of locally sourced Geographical Indications(GI) tagged agricultural products. What are the steps taken by the Government to promote the export of GI tagged Agri Products? Exports of GI Products: Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority(APEDA) has been facilitating exports… Continue reading Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
What is the News? The Defence Minister inaugurated a seven-storeyed Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility. What is the Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility? Developed by: DRDO with the help of M/s Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Located at: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic
What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Science has unveiled India’s Arctic Policy, titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’. India and the Arctic Region India’s engagement with the Arctic began when it signed the Svalbard Treaty in 1920. India initiated its Arctic research program in 2007 with a focus… Continue reading India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic
What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are MANPADS?3 Key Features of MANPADS4 Concerns with MANPADS What is the News? The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) are shipping weapons into Ukraine, including highly sensitive items such as shoulder-fired missiles called Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS) that can take down aircraft. What are MANPADS? MANPADS are… Continue reading What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?
Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has launched the world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai. What is Toyota Mirai? Toyata Mirai (‘Mirai’ in Japanese means ‘future’.) is India’s first green hydrogen-based advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle(FCEV). The car is capable… Continue reading Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
Indian Armed Forces turn to 3D Printing for military construction
What is the News? Indian Army’s Military Engineering Services(MES) has constructed two houses using 3D Rapid Construction Technology. The houses have been constructed in South-Western Air Command in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. How are houses constructed using 3D Printing? 3D printing is a process where three-dimensional objects are created from a digital representation by putting layer after… Continue reading Indian Armed Forces turn to 3D Printing for military construction
