Source- This post on Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission has been created based on the article “ Jupiter probe to stage first lunar-earth double fly-by manoeuvre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is returning towards Earth on August 19-20. It will… Continue reading Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission
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 Australia RISE Accelerator
Source- This post on India Australia RISE Accelerator has been created based on the article “India Australia RISE Accelerator calls for Start-ups and MSMEs in Climate Smart Agritech” published in “PIB” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The Atal Innovation Mission is inviting applications from start-ups and MSMEs from India and Australia for the… Continue reading India Australia RISE Accelerator
Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube
Source- This post on Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cubes has been created based on the article “What is Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube, the IAF’s mobile hospital?” published in “Indian express” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted trials of airdropping its Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube… Continue reading Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube
EOS-08- Earth Observation Satellite
Source- This post on EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite has been created based on the article “ISRO’s SSLV successfully launches earth observation satellite into orbit” published in “The Hindu” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? ISRO has successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite through the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from the Satish Dhawan… Continue reading EOS-08- Earth Observation Satellite
Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak
Source- This post on Mpox outbreak has been created based on the article “Why latest mpox outbreak is ‘emergency of international concern’” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? The World Health Organization has raised its highest level of alert and has declared Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.… Continue reading Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak
New Method to Predict Solar Cycle Amplitude
Source- This post on New Method Discovered to Predict Solar Cycle Amplitude has been created based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics astronomers find new method to predict amplitude of upcoming solar cycle” published in “The Hindu” on 15 August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed… Continue reading New Method to Predict Solar Cycle Amplitude
INS Arighat
Source- This post on INS Arighat has been created based on the article “India ‘fully ready’ to add to fleet 2nd submarine with nuclear-tipped missiles” published in “Times of India” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? India is on the verge of commissioning its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, equipped with nuclear missiles for… Continue reading INS Arighat
Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Source- This post on Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform off Odisha coast” published in “Economic Times” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India… Continue reading Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster
Source – This post on How Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster has been created based on the article “Highly porous Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster” published in “PIB” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have developed a… Continue reading Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster
DDoS Attack on X
Source – This post has been created based on the article “Trump-Musk interview on X reportedly hit by DDoS attack: What it means” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Elon Musk hosted an audio interview with Donald Trump on his platform, X. The interview faced a 40-minute delay and technical… Continue reading DDoS Attack on X
