Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the need for the Antarctic Bill?3 What is the aim of the Antarctica Bill?4 What are the key provisions of the Antarctica Bill? What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the ‘Antarctica Bill’ in the Lok Sabha. What was the need for the Antarctic Bill?… Continue reading Centre introduces Antarctica Bill
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.
Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Pollens?3 What are the factors responsible for the increase in pollen allergens in the atmosphere? 4 What are the measures to be taken to minimize pollen-related allergic diseases? What is the News? Indian scientists have recommended several measures for the prevention and control of pollen allergy. What are Pollens? Pollen… Continue reading Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
What is the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s(NASA) New Horizons probe has reported new findings of Pluto. The probe reported that icy lava flows have recently (no more than a billion years ago) covered substantial tracts of its surface. The findings drew particular attention to a mountainous feature named Wright Mons. What is… Continue reading Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
Project NETRA: ISRO to step up tracking of space debris
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is building up its orbital debris tracking capability by deploying new radars and optical telescopes under Project NETRA. What is Project NETRA? Initiative: ISRO Full-Form: NETRA stands for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis. Purpose: It is an early warning system in space to detect space… Continue reading Project NETRA: ISRO to step up tracking of space debris
Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
What is the News? A Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS) is at an advanced stage of being inducted by the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir police. What is a Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS)? Designed and developed by: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Purpose: It… Continue reading Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
What is the News? Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. What is the Defence Space Command Agency? Setup by: Australia. Aim: To achieve strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space. Nodal Agency: The agency will… Continue reading Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Tick Infestation in Dairy Animals3 How do farmers treat tick infestation in Dairy Animals?4 What has been developed to tackle tick infestation in Dairy Animals? What is the News? Scientists have found that a formulation consisting of herbal ingredients like Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Nagod (Vitex negundo) is… Continue reading Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Explained: What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles and why does the Indian Army need such vehicles?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles?3 Where can these vehicles be used?4 Who manufactures such vehicles? What is the News? The Indian Army has issued a Request For Information(RFI) for the supply of Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles to be deployed in Ladakh and Kutch. What are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles? Articulated… Continue reading Explained: What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles and why does the Indian Army need such vehicles?
India’s ‘space economy’ valued at ₹36,794 crore
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
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
