Category: Factly: Science and Technology

Source: This post on Haber-Bosch Process has been created based on the article “How did the Haber-Bosch process change the world?” published in The Hindu on 15th October 2024. Why in news? The Haber-Bosch process now removes one hundred million tonnes of nitrogen from the atmosphere and converts it into fertilizer, adding 165 million tonnes of… Continue reading Haber-Bosch Process 

Source: This post on X-Band Radar and its application has been created based on the article “What is Wayanad’s new X-band radar?” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2024. Why in the news? In July 2024, devastating floods and landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district claimed more than 200 lives. In response, the Union Ministry of Earth… Continue reading X-Band Radar and its application

Source: The post on CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals is based on the article “CCS clears deals for 31 MQ-9B drones and submarines” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved two major defence acquisitions: Purchase of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial… Continue reading CCS Approval for Major Defence Deals

Source: This post on India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem has been created based on the article “India has eliminated trachoma, says WHO” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized that India has eliminated trachoma as a public health issue. India is… Continue reading India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem