Source-This post is based on the article “Chinese firm develops ‘nuclear battery’ capable of producing power for 50 years without charging” published in “Deccan Herald” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese startup Betavolt has developed a ‘Nuclear battery’ that can generate power for 50 years without needing charging or maintenance. About Nuclear… Continue reading Nuclear Battery
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.
Centre for Fourth Industrial Relation | A Brief
Source-This post is based on the article ‘’ Telangana signs agreement with WEF for setting up C4IR in Hyderabad’’ published in ‘’The Hindu’’ on 17th January 2024. Why in the news? The World Economic Forum has agreed to set up its Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Hyderabad. What is Centre For Fourth Industrial… Continue reading Centre for Fourth Industrial Relation | A Brief
ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter
Source-This post is based on the article “ISRO develops second generation Distress Alert Transmitter” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in the News? ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter, Recently the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed an improvised distress alert transmitter (DAT-SG) with advanced capabilities for fishermen at sea to… Continue reading ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter
Bamboo Composites Brief
Source-This post is based on the article “Know-How Technology on “Bamboo Composites” transfers on the Day-2 of IISF 2023” published in “PIB” on 18th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, at the India International Science Festival (IISF 2023) in Faridabad, technology related to ‘Bamboo Composites Brief‘ was transferred to a prominent materials manufacturing company.… Continue reading Bamboo Composites Brief
Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Source-This post is based on the article “Scientists from KFRI, BHU and BSI discover new species of fungus in Kerala” published in “Newscareers360” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’. What is ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’? 1. It is a new species… Continue reading Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
Source-This post is based on the article “India Meteorological Department celebrates 150th Year of its establishment and service to the nation” published in “PIB” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. Which significant services of the IMD… Continue reading India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
Source: This post is based on the article ” Kachchhi Kharek, indigenous dates of Kutch, become Gujarat’s 2nd fruit to get GI tag” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a… Continue reading Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Source-This post is based on the article “I-STEM to launch Samavesha project on January 16 at IISc Bengaluru to connect researchers with labs and equipment” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru. What… Continue reading Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Quantum gates
Source-This post is based on the article “Quantum gates: Devices that translate quantum effects to computing awesomeness” published in “The Hindu” on 19th August 2023. Why in the News? This article discusses about quantum gates and its technological applications. What are Quantum Gates? 1) Quantum gates are fundamental components in quantum computing that manipulate quantum… Continue reading Quantum gates
DRDO successfully tests Next-Gen Akash Missile
Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO successfully tests next-gen Akash missile“ published in “Business Standard” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? DRDO has successfully tested the next-gen Akash missile. What is the next-gen Akash missile? Aspect Details Missile New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)… Continue reading DRDO successfully tests Next-Gen Akash Missile
