Category: Factly: Science and Technology

Source: The post is based on the article “Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)” published in “PIB” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has addressed the first ever meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). What is the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)?… Continue reading Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)

Source: The post is based on the article “X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has announced a plan to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission. What is XPoSat Mission? Specifications Details… Continue reading X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it

Source: The post is based on the article “Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched” published in“The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? Cochin Shipyard Limited has launched three ships in the series of eight Mahe class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts(ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy. These… Continue reading Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched

Source: The post is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals” published in “PIB” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines is organizing an outreach programme on “Role of the Government and Industry in Driving the Global Action of Critical Minerals”… Continue reading Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals

Source: The post is based on the article “Dark Sky Reserve:Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary” published in “PIB” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary at Hanle. What is a Dark Sky Reserve? Specifications Details What is… Continue reading Dark Sky Reserve: Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary

Source: The post is based on the article “Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): how these decentralized entities are shaping the future of the digital world” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) represent a groundbreaking innovation at the intersection of blockchain technology and governance.  What are Decentralised… Continue reading Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): how these decentralized entities are shaping the future of the digital world

Source– This post is based on the article “Streaming HD videos from space? Why a NASA spacecraft fired a laser at Earth” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, currently nearly 16 million miles away in space, has transmitted a near-infrared laser at Earth. Space communication… Continue reading NASA Psyche spacecraft fired a laser at Earth