What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) PSLV-C53 rocket has successfully placed three Singaporean satellites into orbit. Besides placing these three Singaporean satellites in orbit, ISRO has also achieved the feat of successfully launching the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module or ‘POEM’. What is POEM? The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module is a platform that will… Continue reading Explained: What is ISRO’s ‘POEM’ platform?
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.
Vritika Research Internship
What is the News? The one-month-long Vritika Research Internship was concluded with the valedictory function organized by CSIR-NIScPR. What is Vritika? VRITIKA is the call for initiation and practice in science through the Training and Skill Internship. Objective: To provide necessary knowledge on converting research data into an indexed publication and exposure to processing of… Continue reading Vritika Research Internship
NITI Aayog and TIFAC Launch Report on Future Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in the Indian Market
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) have released a report titled ‘Forecasting Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in India’. Note: TIFAC is an autonomous organization set up in 1988 under the Department of Science & Technology to look ahead in the technology domain, assess the technology trajectories and… Continue reading NITI Aayog and TIFAC Launch Report on Future Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in the Indian Market
Explained: What is CAPSTONE, NASA’s new satellite?
What is the News? NASA has launched CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds(25 kg). What is CAPSTONE? Full Form: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment(CAPSTONE) Aim: To help reduce risk for future spacecraft by validating innovative navigation technologies and by verifying the dynamics of the halo-shaped orbit. Which orbit… Continue reading Explained: What is CAPSTONE, NASA’s new satellite?
Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided ATGM successfully tested by DRDO & Indian Army
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) and the Army have successfully test-fired indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from Main Battle Tank(MBT) Arjun. What is a Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile(ATGM)? Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile(ATGM) has been designed to be fired from tanks. Developed by: Two Pune-based facilities of the DRDO’s Armament… Continue reading Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided ATGM successfully tested by DRDO & Indian Army
Dak Karmayogi: E-Learning Platform launched by Union Minister
What is the News? Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications has launched Dak Karmayogi Portal. What is Dak Karmayogi? Dak Karmayogi is an e-learning portal of the Department of Posts. Aim: To enhance the competencies of Gramin Dak Sevaks ((Rural Postal Service) and departmental employees by training them on a number of Government to Citizen(G2C)… Continue reading Dak Karmayogi: E-Learning Platform launched by Union Minister
Explained: What is Hermit, the Pegasus-like spyware that targeted Android, iOS devices?
What is the News? Hermit is the latest sophisticated spyware in the news, and it is believed to have targeted iPhones and Android devices in Italy and Kazakhstan. What is Hermit? Hermit is a spyware developed by the Italian commercial spyware vendor RCS Lab. How does Hermit spread? The spyware is distributed by text message… Continue reading Explained: What is Hermit, the Pegasus-like spyware that targeted Android, iOS devices?
N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
What is the News? Researchers from Amity University (Haryana) have developed an N95 mask by using 3D printing technology. What is the N95 Mask? N95 mask (respirator) is a safety device that covers the nose and mouth and helps protect the wearer from breathing in some hazardous substances. The ‘N95’ designation means that when subjected… Continue reading N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
What is the News? Some of the leading virtual private network(VPN) service providers have announced that they will remove servers from India after India’s cyber agency Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has announced new rules for VPN providers. What is a Virtual Server? A virtual server is a simulated server environment built on an actual… Continue reading Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
BIS formulates performance standards for Electric Vehicle Batteries
What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has published the “Performance standards for electric vehicle batteries” Why have Performance standards for electric vehicle batteries been issued? Electric vehicles operate on an electric motor and rechargeable batteries. Most electric vehicles use lithium-ion batteries because of their high power-to-weight ratio. However, recent fire incidents with… Continue reading BIS formulates performance standards for Electric Vehicle Batteries
