Contents1 What is the news?2 Introduction3 What are some key features of INS Dhruv?4 Why is Dhruv significant? What is the news? National Security Advisor is expected to commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv from Visakhapatnam on September 10. Introduction Dhruv is built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research… Continue reading India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
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.
Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
What is the News? Indian researchers have done a comprehensive analysis to understand the formation of blue stragglers. What are Blue Stragglers? Blue stragglers are a class of stars on open or globular clusters. They stand out as they are bigger and bluer than the rest of the stars. Note: A globular cluster is a… Continue reading Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
Effectiveness of vaccines
Source: This post is based on the article “Effectiveness of vaccines” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. What is the News? According to a study, natural infection confers stronger immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus than even full vaccination. Background Natural Immunity following a virus infection lasts longer is already well known. For Example, People… Continue reading Effectiveness of vaccines
IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Source: This post is based on the article “IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? IIT Ropar’s startup company has developed a living plant-based air purifier, “Ubreathe Life” that amplifies the air purification process in indoor spaces. About… Continue reading IIT Ropar’s startup company introduces World’s first ‘Plant based’ smart air-purifier “Ubreathe Life”
Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?
Source: This post is based on the article “Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?” published in the Indian Express on 31st August 2021. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) chief scientist has said that India seems to be entering some stage of Covid-19 endemicity, where there is low- to moderate-level transmission. What is… Continue reading Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?
CSIR-CMERI Mechanized Scavenging System- A Filip to the Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan
Source: This post is based on the article “CSIR-CMERI Mechanized Scavenging System” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute is developing a Mechanized Scavenging System. What is a Mechanized Scavenging System? A Mechanized Scavenging System is being developed with the aim to eliminate human contact with… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Mechanized Scavenging System- A Filip to the Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan
New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste
Source: This post is based on the article “New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste“ published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the News? IIT Madras is developing an online platform called “e-Source” to tackle electronic wastes (e-waste) by linking stakeholders in the formal and informal economy. About e-Source… Continue reading New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste
Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR will help to utilise groundwater for drinking purposes: Union Minister
Source: This post is based on the article “Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR” published in PIB on 30th August, 2021. What is the News? The Union Science and Technology Minister has said that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is using the latest technology to map sources of groundwater in arid regions that will… Continue reading Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR will help to utilise groundwater for drinking purposes: Union Minister
Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore
Source: This post is based on the article “Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore” published in Down to Earth on 27th August 2021. What is the News? Scientists are using new satellite technologies to find the reasons for the Milky Seas effect. About Milky Seas Effect: Milky seas… Continue reading Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore
Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
Source: This post is based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Defence Minister has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Vigraha. About ICGS Vigraha: Vigraha is… Continue reading Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
