Source: PIB What is the News? CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute has dedicated a tractor-operated spading machine to the nation. What was the need of Tractor Operated Spading Machine? The first activity in any crop cultivation practice is the tilling of soil to make a desirable seed bed for germination of seeds or seedlings. However,… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI dedicates Tractor Mounted Spading Machine to the Nation
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.
Intriguing layer where internal rotation profile of Sun changes theoretically explained
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian astronomers have found a theoretical explanation for an intriguing layer named Near-Surface Shear Layer(NSSL). What is a Near-Surface Shear Layer(NSSL)? It has long been known that the sun’s equator spins faster than the poles. However, a peek into the internal rotation of the sun using sound waves revealed… Continue reading Intriguing layer where internal rotation profile of Sun changes theoretically explained
Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is scheduled to launch a geo-imaging satellite named “EOS-03” in the third quarter of 2021. About EOS-03: EOS-03 is a geo-imaging satellite for earth observation. The satellite is capable of imaging the whole country four-five times daily. The satellite would enable near real-time monitoring of… Continue reading Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign:3 About Asteroids:4 About PANSTARRS Telescope: What is the News? Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students have detected Eight Asteroids as part of the Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021. About Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign: Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign(KASC) is an initiative of the Office of Principal… Continue reading Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
Researchers develop nano-structured aluminium surface having multiple applications
Source: PIB What is the News? A group of researchers has developed a nano-structured, self-cleaning, sustainable aluminium surface by utilizing a simple and environment-friendly fabrication route. This could have multiple applications ranging from biomedical to aerospace and automobiles to household appliances. Why was this developed? Aluminum is a light metal. It has many industrial applications… Continue reading Researchers develop nano-structured aluminium surface having multiple applications
Rare Diseases Policy
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that the National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021 has been finalized and put in the public domain. About National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021: The policy aims at lowering the incidence and prevalence of rare diseases based on… Continue reading Rare Diseases Policy
SERB and GE India announce collaboration for promoting advanced technology research
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Partnership:3 About Fund for Industrial Research Engagement(FIRE):4 About The Industry Relevant R&D (IRRD) scheme:5 Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB): What is the News? Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) and GE’s John F Welch Technology Centre(JFWTC), Bengaluru are partnering to promote advanced Technology Research. About the Partnership:… Continue reading SERB and GE India announce collaboration for promoting advanced technology research
What is H5N1 avian influenza, its symptoms, and how fatal can it be?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bird Flu:3 Symptoms:4 Infection in Humans: What is the News? An 11-year-old boy in Delhi died of H5N1 avian influenza. This is the first recorded death due to the bird flu in India in 2021. About Bird Flu: Bird flu or avian influenza is a disease… Continue reading What is H5N1 avian influenza, its symptoms, and how fatal can it be?
Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India
Source: PIB What is the news? The Director-General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga has recently released a report titled ‘Potential of Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India’. Geospatial technology is a term used to describe the range of modern tools contributing to the geographic mapping and analysis of the Earth. The… Continue reading Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India
DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile(Akash-NG). About Akash-NG: Akash-NG is a New Generation Surface-to-Air Missile. It is developed by Defence Research & Development Laboratory(DRDL), Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. Purpose: The Missile is capable of intercepting high manoeuvring low radar… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG
