News: The foundation stone was laid for India’s first port-based e-methanol production facility at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat. About India’s First Port-based e-Methanol Plant Location: India’s First Port-based e-Methanol Plant will be established at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, Gujarat. Initiative By: The project is a joint initiative of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA)… Continue reading India’s First Port-based e-Methanol Plant
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.
Dilution Refrigerators
News: DRDO has signed its first high-value deep-tech TDF agreement with Zero mK India to develop an indigenous 20 mK dilution refrigerator. About Dilution Refrigerator Dilution refrigerators are specialised cryogenic systems. It capable of achieving extremely low temperatures in the millikelvin range, from just above absolute zero up to 1 kelvin(K) Working Mechanism: Helium mixture:… Continue reading Dilution Refrigerators
Drought Declaration in India
News: Calls to declare drought are rising in Maharashtra as rain deficit and water scarcity affect agriculture and crop prospects. About Drought Declaration in India Drought is generally considered as a deficiency in rainfall over a period, causing water shortage and adverse impacts on vegetation, animals or people. Governing Framework: Disaster Management Act, 2005: It… Continue reading Drought Declaration in India
Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW)
News: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 SAT-SAAW for the Indian Air Force. About Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) SAT-SAAW is an air-to-ground precision-guided glide bomb. It is designed to neutralise enemy airfields from a long stand-off range. Developed by: The system was indigenously designed and… Continue reading Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW)
India’s First eVTOL Aircraft – e200X
News: The Technology Development Board approved ₹285 crore support to Ubifly Technologies for advancing its indigenous advanced air mobility solution. About India’s first eVTOL aircraft – e200X Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are battery-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically before transitioning to forward flight. The e200X is a specific eVTOL… Continue reading India’s First eVTOL Aircraft – e200X
Dermatophytosis
News: A recent study highlighted rising concerns over fungal infections and the growing ability of some fungal pathogens to resist antifungal drugs. About Dermatophytosis Dermatophytosis refers to infections of the skin, hair and nails caused by dermatophytes. Causative Agent: Dermatophytes are fungi that grow by using keratin present in the skin, hair and nails. Mechanism:… Continue reading Dermatophytosis
IMEI Tampering
News: The Government has reiterated that tampering with IMEI numbers is punishable under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. About IMEI Tampering International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI): Unique Identity: IMEI is a 15-digit number used to identify a mobile device on a mobile network. The first eight digits form the Type Allocation Code (TAC), which identifies the… Continue reading IMEI Tampering
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
News: Karnataka police and the State Drugs Control Department busted an inter-State counterfeit drug racket operating supplying cancer medicines to hospitals and clinics for treating cancer including Myelodysplastic Syndrome. About Myelodysplastic Syndrome Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow do not develop into healthy, mature blood… Continue reading Myelodysplastic Syndrome
New Horizons Probe
News: The New Horizons Probe is important to the Pluto debate as it provided the first close-up scientific observations of Pluto after its reclassification as a dwarf planet. About New Horizons Probe New Horizons Probe is a space probe launched as a part of NASA’s New Frontiers program. Launched by: It was launched by NASA… Continue reading New Horizons Probe
Doppler Weather Radars and Mission Mausam
News: India’s 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha, strengthening weather observation and early warning capabilities. About Doppler Weather Radars A Doppler Weather Radar is a specialized radar that uses the Doppler Effect to produce velocity data about distant objects. It provides information about the movement and position of targets. Working Mechanism/Doppler Effect:… Continue reading Doppler Weather Radars and Mission Mausam
