News: The Supreme Court of India observed that a plea raised concerns that the apnoea test may not conclusively determine brain death. About Apnoea Test The apnoea test is considered an essential clinical test for determining brain death by assessing loss of brainstem function. Aim: The aim is to confirm the absence of brainstem function… Continue reading Apnoea Test
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.
Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
News: Indian space start-up GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, which is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. About Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, using the Falcon 9 rocket from California, U.S.A. OptoSAR satellite: It is a modern satellite imaging system that combines optical cameras and Synthetic… Continue reading Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
Hantavirus
News: Three people have died, and three others have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on a Netherlands-based cruise ship. About Hantavirus Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents that can infect humans. The virus name comes from the Hantan River area of South Korea, where the virus was identified… Continue reading Hantavirus
INS Mahendragiri
News: INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A frigate, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Mumbai on April 30, marking a milestone. About INS Mahendragiri Mahendragiri (Yard 12654) is the sixth indigenous stealth frigate of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) delivered to the Indian Navy. Construction & Delivery: It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited… Continue reading INS Mahendragiri
SACHET
News: India rolled out a mobile-based disaster communication system (SACHET) aimed at delivering near-real-time emergency alerts directly to citizens’ phones. About SACHET SACHET stands for Secure and Alert Centre for Hazard Evaluation and Transmission. It is a mobile-enabled, integrated disaster alert system designed to deliver timely information and warnings to citizens. Developed by: It has… Continue reading SACHET
Brain Death Certification in India & EEG and Angiogram
News: The Supreme Court of India is seeking expert opinion from AIIMS on using EEG and angiogram in brain death certification. About Brain Death Certification in India Brain Stem Death: Definition: Brain death or brain stem death is an irreversible condition where all brain activities, including automatic functions such as breathing, completely cease, even though… Continue reading Brain Death Certification in India & EEG and Angiogram
Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR)
News: DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of NASM-SR from a naval helicopter off the Bay of Bengal coast. About Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) NASM-SR is an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system designed for short-range naval operations. Developer: The missile has been developed by Hyderabad-based Research Center Imarat in collaboration… Continue reading Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR)
Atlas Drone Swarm System
News: Recently, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army unveiled the new Atlas drone swarm system with mass launch and single-operator control capability. About Atlas Drone Swarm System It is a mobile battlefield platform designed to deploy and coordinate large numbers of drones from a single command point. Designed by: The system has been manufactured by China’s… Continue reading Atlas Drone Swarm System
Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
News: Government is planning E100 fuel blending and promoting flex-fuel vehicles due to the energy crisis caused by the West Asia war. About Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) Flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) are vehicles with internal combustion engines that can run on petrol, bio-ethanol, or their mixtures. Key aspects: Fuel flexibility: FFVs can operate on petrol, ethanol,… Continue reading Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)
Induction vs Infrared Cooktops
News: West Asia conflict and fuel disruptions caused LPG shortages and price rise, leading to surge in electric cooktop adoption in India. About Induction vs Infrared Cooktops Induction heats vessels directly use electromagnetic fields, while infrared cooktops use radiant heat from a heated coil beneath glass. Working Principle: Induction Cooktop: It generates a rapidly changing… Continue reading Induction vs Infrared Cooktops
