What is the news? 40 scholars from 6 countries have been awarded under the India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021. About India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021: Launched by: the Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of India in 2015. Purpose: Awarded scientists and researchers from neighboring countries are provided an opportunity to carry out… Continue reading 40 Scholars awarded under “India Science and Research Fellowship(ISRF) 2021”
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 develops Low Cost “Indigenous Spectrograph”
What is the news? Indian scientists indigenously designed and developed a low-cost optical spectrograph named “Aries-Devasthal Faint Object Spectrograph & Camera (ADFOSC)”. Note: Spectrograph is an instrument that obtains and records an astronomical spectrum. It separates incoming light by its wavelength or frequency. It records the resulting spectrum in multichannel detectors like a photographic plate… Continue reading India develops Low Cost “Indigenous Spectrograph”
Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
What is the News? Russia has successfully launched the Arktika-M satellite. The satellite was launched from the Soyuz carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. About Arktika-M Satellite: Arktika-M satellite is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite Objective: It is designed to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic region. Russia plans to send… Continue reading Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches the ”Sindhu Netra Satellite”. It was a part of ISRO’s PSLV-C51 mission. About Sindhu Netra Satellite: Developed by: Students of Bengaluru based PES University under a contract by Research Centre Imarat, which is a part of the DRDO. Purpose: The satellite is capable of automatically… Continue reading ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
What is the News? ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV-C51) rocket launched Brazil’s Amazonia-1 and 18 co-passenger satellites. PSLV-C51: It is the 53rd flight of the Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) program. It was also the first dedicated mission for New Space India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO. The mission was undertaken under… Continue reading ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit
Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-2021
What is the News? The 2nd edition of Global Bio-India is being organised on a digital platform. About Global Bio India 2021: Organized by: It is organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology along with BIRAC in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises(ABLE) and Invest… Continue reading Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-2021
COVAX program
What is the News? Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive a shipment of coronavirus vaccines under the COVAX program. What is the COVAX program? The COVAX program is led by the vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI). The COVAX program is in… Continue reading COVAX program
INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) will conduct a bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep. INCOIS will take the help of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) for airline mapping of the ocean floor around islands. What is the need for this study? The study is needed in view of the… Continue reading INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
DRDO successfully conducted the launch of “VL-SRSAM”
What is the news? Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted the successful launch of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). About VL-SRSAM: The missile has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy. Purpose: The missile will be used to neutralize various aerial threats at close ranges including… Continue reading DRDO successfully conducted the launch of “VL-SRSAM”
DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
What is the news? The government recently conducted successful user trials for Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems. The tests were carried out from the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH) platform in desert ranges. About Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems: These are third generation fire and forget Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). Defence Research and Development Organization… Continue reading DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
