Source- This post on RHUMI-1 Mission has been created based on the article “India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI-1: Know all about it” published in “Business Times” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? India has successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1, on August 24, 2024. RHUMI 1 has been designed to… Continue reading RHUMI-1 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.
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
Source- This post on National Medical Register (NMR) Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri J P Nadda launches National Medical Register Portal of National Medical Commission in presence of Union Ministers of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel and Shri Prataprao Jadhav” published in… Continue reading National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
New US-India Defense Agreements
Source- This post on New US-India Defense Agreements has been created based on the article “Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? India and the US have recently signed two key defense agreements during Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit… Continue reading New US-India Defense Agreements
Vigyan Dhara Scheme
Source- This post on Vigyan Dhara has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Department of Science and Technology scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes under a unified central sector scheme named ‘Vigyan Dhara’… Continue reading Vigyan Dhara Scheme
BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing
Source- This post on BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy’ proposed… Continue reading BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing
Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
Source – This post on Impact of lithium mining on Atacama salt flat has been created based on the article “Chile’s Atacama salt flat sinking due to lithium mining: What a new study says” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it has been found that lithium… Continue reading Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Source- This post on Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector published in the “Space sector contributed ₹20,000 crore to India’s GDP over the last decade” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated a study to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the space sector… Continue reading Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
Source- This post on Study of Solar Magnetic Fields has been created based on the article “IIA finds a novel way to explore the sun’s secrets by studying solar magnetic fields” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way… Continue reading Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ
Source: The post series of industrial accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ has been created, based on the article “Death at work: A safety audit is essential to prevent industrial accidents” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster management Context: The article discusses a series of industrial accidents… Continue reading Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ
