Source: This post on Proba-3 has been created based on the article “All about Proba-3, the advanced European solar mission that ISRO will launch” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission aboard its PSLV rocket on December… Continue reading Proba-3
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.
MeitY Announces e-Toycathon
Source: This post on MeitY Announces e-Toycathon has been created based on the article “MeitY Announces Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon) during the convocation ceremony of 1st batch of 15 Young Engineers” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted the convocation ceremony on November… Continue reading MeitY Announces e-Toycathon
Nafithromycin Antibiotic
Source: This post on Nafithromycin Antibiotic has been created based on the article “Dr. Jitendra Singh announces soft launch of India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, to Combat Drug Resistance” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? India’s first indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin, was launched to address drug resistance challenges. Nafithromycin Antibiotic About the… Continue reading Nafithromycin Antibiotic
One Day One Genome’ Initiative
Source: This post on One Day One Genome’ Initiative has been created based on the article “‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to harness the microbial potential of India” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One… Continue reading One Day One Genome’ Initiative
GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)
Source: This post on GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) has been created based on the article “SpaceX’s Falcon-9 deploys Indian satellite into orbit” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, SpaceX Falcon-9 Launches India’s GSAT-N2 Satellite at Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Falcon-9 rocket launched GSAT-N2 into a… Continue reading GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)
Aphantasia
Source: This post on Aphantasia has been created based on the article “Aphantasia: When some people cannot see in their mind “ published in Indian Express on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a study by University of Glasgow delved deeper into the connection between humans’ auditory and visual senses with regards to Aphantasia.… Continue reading Aphantasia
India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile
Source: This post on India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast” published in pib on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of India’s… Continue reading India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile
Thai Sacbrood Virus in Bees
Source-This post on Thai Sacbrood Virus in Bees is based on the article “New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2024. Why in the News? Research has shown that pathogen spillover and spillback from managed honey bees to wild pollinators is a significant threat. They also unknowingly… Continue reading Thai Sacbrood Virus in Bees
India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile’
Source-This post on India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile‘ is based on the article “DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2024. Why in the News? India successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant milestone in defense technology. This… Continue reading India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile’
Bio-derived foam
Source: This post on Bio-derived foam has been created based on the article “IISc researchers develop recyclable, eco-friendly bio-derived foam for FMCG packaging” published in Deccan Herald on 14th November 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have developed an Bio-derived foam derived from biological sources. It is designed… Continue reading Bio-derived foam
