What is the news? Prime Minister has handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to the Indian Army. The ceremony was held in Chennai. Arjun Main Battle Tank: It is a third-generation main battle tank. Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) initiated this project in 1972. The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment(CVRDE)… Continue reading What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A?
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.
India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that India will soon come out with a policy for the next generation of battery technologies for Electric Vehicles(EVs). What will be the focus of the upcoming Policy? The policy will look for alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles like metal-ion, metal-air, hydrogen fuel cells to… Continue reading India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease”
What is the News? The Government of India has decided to waive off some GST amount against the import of gene therapy — Zolgensma. This therapy is required to treat a child who is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disease. The person suffering from this… Continue reading Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease”
“INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling
What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the dismantling of the Navy’s aircraft carrier, INS Viraat. The Navy decommissioned INS Viraat from service in 2017. Facts: What is the issue? “The decision to dismantle INS Viraat was taken after holding due consultation with the Indian Navy,” said the Government in… Continue reading “INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling
What is “Einsteinium”?
What is the News? A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab has reported some properties of the element “Einsteinium”. About Einsteinium Einsteinium, named after Albert Einstein is a synthetic element with the symbol Es and atomic number 99. It was discovered in 1952 in the debris of the first hydrogen bomb (the detonation of… Continue reading What is “Einsteinium”?
“5G Technology” roll-out in India
What is the News? The Standing Committee on Information Technology has slammed the Department of Telecommunications(DoT) for the delay in the launch of 5G services. Facts: What is 5G technology? 5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade so far in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. The 5G technology mainly works in 3… Continue reading “5G Technology” roll-out in India
“Ka-226T utility chopper”
What is the News? According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the total indigenous content of the Ka-226T utility helicopters is between 27%-33%. These helicopters are to be locally manufactured with the Transfer of Technology(ToT) from Russia. However, the final deal is held up. Facts: India-Russia Deal on Ka-226T In 2015, India and Russia had concluded… Continue reading “Ka-226T utility chopper”
After oils, FSSAI caps Trans Fatty Acids(TFAs) in foods
What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has amended its rules. Under new rules, it put a cap on trans fatty acids(TFAs) in food products. Previously, it tightened the norms for oils and fats in the food. What are the new rules? According to FSSAI, Food products contain edible oils… Continue reading After oils, FSSAI caps Trans Fatty Acids(TFAs) in foods
KAPILA campaign
What is the News? The Union Education Minister informed the Lok Sabha about the KAPILA campaign launched in October 2020. The campaign was launched on 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Facts: KAPILA stands for Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading KAPILA campaign
“Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project
What is the News? The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its first meeting recently. In that, the member countries approved the establishment of Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Facts: Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project: It is an international effort to build the world’s largest radio telescope. It is not a single telescope. It consists… Continue reading “Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project
