What is the News? US has announced USD 800 million in new military aid for Ukraine including 800 additional Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, 9,000 antitank weapons, 100 tactical drones including Kamikaze or suicide drones. What are Kamikaze Drones? Kamikaze Drones are also called Switchblade drones. These are small unmanned aircraft that are packed with explosives that… Continue reading Explained: What are Kamikaze drones, the ‘lethal’ weapon being sent by the US to Ukraine?
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.
The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission
What is the News? National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has rolled out its Artemis I moon mission to the launchpad for testing at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, United States. What is Artemis Mission? To be Launched by: NASA Named After: The mission is named after the twin sister of Apollo from Greek mythology.… Continue reading The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission
First of its kind phase 3 clinical trial in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush is conducting the world’s first multicenter phase III clinical trial examining the efficacy of Ayurveda in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints and other parts of the body. Caused by: Our… Continue reading First of its kind phase 3 clinical trial in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Understanding hypersonic weapons
What is the News? The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that it had used a hypersonic missile for the first time in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. What are Hypersonic weapons? Hypersonic missiles are manoeuvrable weapons that fly at least at the speed of Mach 5 i.e. five times the speed of sound. Note:… Continue reading Understanding hypersonic weapons
Union Health Minister Launches BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre
What is the News? The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has launched the BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre and Workshop on Vaccine Cooperation. What is BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre? Background: BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre was first proposed to be established as part of the 2018 Johannesburg Declaration. – In the New Delhi Declaration of… Continue reading Union Health Minister Launches BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre
Indigenously developed platinum-based electro-catalyst could pave way for low-cost, durable fuel cells
What is the News? Indian Scientists have indigenously developed platinum-based electrocatalysts for use in fuel cells through an efficient procedure. About National Hydrogen Mission Read here: National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM) What are Fuel Cells, and what is their drawback? Fuel cells are energy conversion devices that produce DC electricity from hydrogen with water as… Continue reading Indigenously developed platinum-based electro-catalyst could pave way for low-cost, durable fuel cells
Adaptive tracking
What is the News? Researchers have conducted an experimental study of Drosophila melanogaster or fruit fly to study adaptive tracking. What is Adaptive Tracking? Adaptive Tracking is defined as continuous adaptation in response to rapid environmental change. Adaptive tracking is known to be the critical mechanism by which living beings continue to thrive in a… Continue reading Adaptive tracking
ESA scratches ExoMars 2022 launch for this year after suspending cooperation with Russia Roscosmos
What is the News? The European Space Agency’s(ESA’s) ExoMars 2022 mission will not be launched in September 2022 as planned after the agency suspended all cooperation with Russia’s space program Roscosmos. What is the purpose of the ExoMars Mission? Aim: To check if there has ever been life on Mars and also understand the history… Continue reading ESA scratches ExoMars 2022 launch for this year after suspending cooperation with Russia Roscosmos
Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
What is the News? The Government of India has been taking steps to promote exports of locally sourced Geographical Indications(GI) tagged agricultural products. What are the steps taken by the Government to promote the export of GI tagged Agri Products? Exports of GI Products: Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority(APEDA) has been facilitating exports… Continue reading Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
What is the News? The Defence Minister inaugurated a seven-storeyed Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility. What is the Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility? Developed by: DRDO with the help of M/s Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Located at: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
