What is the News? HANSA-NG aircraft has successfully completed the sea level trials at Puducherry. What is HANSA-NG? HANSA-NG is India’s first indigenous Flying Trainer aircraft. Developed by: CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories,Bangalore under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Features: The aircraft is powered by Rotax Digital Control Engine with unique features like… Continue reading HANSA-NG successfully completes sea level trials at Puducherry
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.
Geological Survey of India Pledges to Focus on Augmentation of Mineral Wealth
What is the News? Geological Survey of India(GSI) has celebrated its 172nd Foundation Day. What is the Geological Survey of India(GSI)? The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was set up in 1851. Currently, it is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines. Purpose: It was primarily set up to find coal deposits for the… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Pledges to Focus on Augmentation of Mineral Wealth
Union Minister of Railways inspects the trial of Kavach System
What is the News? Union Minister of Railways has inspected the trial of ‘Kavach’ working system in Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway. What is Kavach? KAVACH is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection(ATP) System for Indian Railways. Main Function of Kavach: It is designed to bring a train to a halt automatically when it… Continue reading Union Minister of Railways inspects the trial of Kavach System
Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
What is the News? According to experts, India needs to up its ante against potential cybersecurity attacks in the telecom, infrastructure and banking sectors in the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What is a Cyberattack? A Cyberattack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
The Hermetic Wiper malware that targeted Ukraine
What is the News? Ukraine has found that hundreds of its computers have been attacked by a data-wiper malware named Hermetic Wiper. Moreover, Ukraine’s largest commercial bank was also hit by a DDoS or distributed denial-of-service attack. What is a Hermetic Wiper? Hermetic Wiper is a data-wiper malware that was detected on hundreds of computers… Continue reading The Hermetic Wiper malware that targeted Ukraine
Andhra Pradesh CM Formally Dedicates INS Visakhapatnam to the City of Destiny
What is the News? The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has dedicated INS Visakhapatnam to the nation in a formal ceremony held at Naval Dockyard. What is INS Visakhapatnam? INS Visakhapatnam is the name of the first indigenously designed and constructed stealth guided-missile destroyer ship under Project 15B. The ship has been named after the… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM Formally Dedicates INS Visakhapatnam to the City of Destiny
Five things to know about the 5G rollout
What is the News? The ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona has underlined the importance of 5G, the technology mobile networks will ride on to provide services to millions of people. What is 5G? The term 5G refers to the fifth generation of cellular data technology. 5G technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak… Continue reading Five things to know about the 5G rollout
C-DOT bags 3 awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions at 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards
What is the News? The Centre for Development of Telematics(C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, has bagged three awards at the 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards. What is the Aegis Graham Bell Award? Aegis Graham Bell Award is a tribute to the father of telephony and great innovator, Alexander… Continue reading C-DOT bags 3 awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions at 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards
Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
What is the News? Most consumers who are investing in flagship smartphones are opting for wireless chargers. However, there are some people who are still wary of adopting this tech, despite its convenience. What is Wireless Charging? Wireless charging is the transfer of power from a power outlet to the device, without the need for… Continue reading Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
Cyberwarfare: Everything you need to know
What is the News? Ukraine has been hit by a wave of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure companies. The timing and scale of the attacks point towards hackers working at the behest of Russia. What is Cyber Warfare? Cyberwarfare has emerged as a new form of retaliation or passive aggression deployed by nations that do not… Continue reading Cyberwarfare: Everything you need to know
