News: India’s hydraulic systems sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by expanding industrial automation, infrastructure development, and increasing demand. Hydraulic systems & its applications. About Hydraulic Systems Principle: A hydraulics system is based on the simple principle of Pascal’s law, named for the 17th century French scientist Blaise Pascal. The law states that when pressure… Continue reading Hydraulic systems & its applications
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.
Rinderpest
News: India has joined an exclusive global network for containing the Rinderpest virus, with the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, designated as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility. Rinderpest About Rinderpest Holding Facility This facility has been recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading Rinderpest
DNA Identification
News: Authorities are using DNA analysis to identify the remains of those killed in the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad. DNA Identification About DNA Identification DNA identification is a scientific method used to identify an individual based on their unique genetic makeup by comparing their DNA with DNA found in biological samples… Continue reading DNA Identification
Black Box
News: Authorities have recovered one of two black boxes of the London-bound Air India flight that crashed in a crowded area near Meghaninagar in Ahmedabad. About Black Box It is a small machine that records information about an aircraft during its flight. It is basically a flight recorder. This bright orange or yellow rectangular box… Continue reading Black Box
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
News: Recently, the seventh edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held on June 6–7 in Nice, France. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) It is a global partnership comprising 46 countries and 8 partner organizations. CDRI is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of… Continue reading Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)
News: A new study has made the controversial concept of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) more technically and economically feasible by suggesting the use of modified existing aircraft instead of waiting for expensive high-altitude planes. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI). About Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) It is a proposed climate engineering technique that involves spraying tiny reflective… Continue reading Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)
Tardigrades
News: Among the scientific experiments to be conducted by astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) include the one that will examine the revival, survival, and reproduction of tardigrades in space. Tardigrades. About Tardigrades They are also known as “water bears” as they are robust aquatic animals that have been around for roughly 600 million… Continue reading Tardigrades
India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV)
News: India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel with Norwegian firm. India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV) A PRV is a ship which serves a platform for research in the polar regions (areas surrounding the North and South Poles). It can also help scientists undertake research in the ocean realm. MoU:… Continue reading India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV)
World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant
News: China has announced the construction of Xinghuo, the world’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant, marking a historic leap in nuclear energy technology. World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant. About World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant The project is located on Yaohu Island in Jiangxi Province of China. It is strategically chosen… Continue reading World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant
Nanozyme
News: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme that can potentially be used to clamp down on abnormal blood clotting caused by conditions like pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). Nanozyme About Nanozyme A nanozyme is a nanomaterial that exhibits enzyme-like catalytic activity, meaning it can mimic the functions of natural… Continue reading Nanozyme
