Source: This post on LignoSat and its significance has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of Lignosat, the first wooden satellite launched into space” published in Indian Express on 12th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, LignoSat is the world’s first wood-panelled satellite launched into space. About LignoSat 1. LignoSat is the world’s… Continue reading LignoSat and its significance
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.
Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology
Source: This post on Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology has been created based on the article “Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide Wafers and GaN HEMT based MMIC Technology up to X-band Applications” published in PIB on 12th November 2024. Why in news? The Solid State Physics Laboratory, a DRDO laboratory, has successfully… Continue reading Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology
India’s Pinaka Rocket System
Source: This post on India’s Pinaka Rocket System has been created based on the article “India’s Pinaka rocket system interests French Army, being evaluated for use” published in Hindustan Times on 11th November 2024. Why in news? The French Army is evaluating India’s indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system for potential use, underscoring India’s… Continue reading India’s Pinaka Rocket System
PyPIM Platform
Source: This post on PyPIM Platform has been created based on the article “Israeli researchers develop software enabling in-memory processing, bypassing CPU” published in DD India on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Israeli researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology have created software enabling computers to process data directly within memory, bypassing the… Continue reading PyPIM Platform
How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people
Source: This post on How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people has been created based on the article “How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people?” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Rising lightning strikes due to climate change kill around 24,000 globally each year,… Continue reading How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people
Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Source: This post on Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets has been created based on the article “Removing bran on millets reduces the benefits of eating them: study” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2024. Why in news? A recent study highlights that debranning (removing the bran) from millets decreases their… Continue reading Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era
Source: This post on Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era has been created based on the article “How climate change is bringing back the idea of airships” published in Indian Express on 8th November 2024. Why in news? Airships were pioneers in powered flight in the early 20th century. Originally viewed as the future of… Continue reading Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era
RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing
Source: This post on RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing has been created based on the article “RNA editing is promising to go where DNA editing can’t” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Massachusetts-based Wave Life Sciences became the first company to treat a… Continue reading RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing
Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System
Source: This post on Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System has been created based on the article “First ‘black hole triple’ system discovered: What does it mean?” published in Indian Express on 5th November 2024. Why in news? Scientists recently discovered a unique black hole triple system, the first of its kind, located approximately 8,000… Continue reading Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System
First scientific findings of Aditya-L1 Mission
Source: This post on First scientific findings of Aditya-L1 Mission has been created based on the article “First science result from Aditya L1, ISRO’s sun mission, is out” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 has released its first scientific findings. About the Findings 1.… Continue reading First scientific findings of Aditya-L1 Mission
