What is the News? The Union Minister has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven water purification systems developed by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech startup company founded by IIT alumni. What is the Water Purification Systems launched by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech Startup? Water ATMS: It combines Internet of Things technology with solar… Continue reading Union Minister launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification
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.
Digital Embossing Technology and NATMO: Visually challenged students will have access to user-friendly durable Braille maps using advanced technology
What is the News? Visually challenged students from all over the country will have access soon to Braille Maps designed and developed using Digital Embossing Technology. What is Digital Embossing Technology? Digital embossing technology (DET) is a process that eliminates the need for printing plates, moulds, chemicals, and solvents besides releasing no pollutants or waste… Continue reading Digital Embossing Technology and NATMO: Visually challenged students will have access to user-friendly durable Braille maps using advanced technology
Synapses: NCBS: Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections
What is the News? Researchers at the National Centre of Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, have studied Zebrafish to understand how Synapses are formed. What are Synapses? Neurons, or nerve cells in the brain, connect by means of junctions known as synapses through which they also transmit signals. Types of Synapses Chemical Synapses: In this, there is… Continue reading Synapses: NCBS: Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections
Heartbeat stars: A star with a heartbeat & without a magnetic field discovered
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the heartbeat stars?3 What are the findings by the scientists?4 What is the importance of the discovery? What is the news? Scientists have discovered a peculiar binary star named HD73619 in the Cancer constellation, one of the closest open star clusters to the Earth. The star shows heartbeat… Continue reading Heartbeat stars: A star with a heartbeat & without a magnetic field discovered
Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT): HAL jet trainer demonstrates its prowess
What is the News? The Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) has successfully demonstrated the ability to perform six turn spins on both the left hand and right-hand sides. Note: The capability to enter and recover from spin is important for a trainer aircraft, to enable the trainee pilot to recognise departure from controlled flight and the… Continue reading Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT): HAL jet trainer demonstrates its prowess
Applications of drones: Use Drones more effectively: Civil Aviation Ministry
What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has called on other ministries to utilise the use of drones more effectively in their specific domains. Note: The government of India has recently released the Drone Rules,2021 to make India a global hub for drones. What are the applications of drones in different domains? Ministry… Continue reading Applications of drones: Use Drones more effectively: Civil Aviation Ministry
Project Beacon and Project Vijayak: Border Roads Organisation breaks record at ZojiLa battling extreme weather conditions
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Project Beacon?3 What is Project Vijayak?4 What are the other important projects of BRO? What is the News? Border Roads Organisation(BRO) through its frontline projects – Vijayak and Beacon has created a new record by keeping the Zoji La pass on the Srinagar–Leh National Highway open for vehicular… Continue reading Project Beacon and Project Vijayak: Border Roads Organisation breaks record at ZojiLa battling extreme weather conditions
Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did China approach the UN?3 How does the UN help with space issues?4 Can such space incidents happen again? What is the News? Recently, China has said that its astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station had to take evasive measures to avoid a potential collision with two of SpaceX’s… Continue reading Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Is this the first time such an incident has happened?3 What is GitHub?4 What action has been taken till now? What is the news? The open-source software repository service GitHub is in the news after it was used to create and share an offensively named app that sexually harassed Muslim… Continue reading Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
Scientists identify first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Tardigrades?3 What is Quantum Entanglement?4 What have the scientists done?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? In a recent study, scientists have claimed that Frozen tardigrade became the first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history. What are Tardigrades? Tardigrades are also called water bears… Continue reading Scientists identify first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history
