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.

Melatonin

News: A new study suggests that melatonin may help reduce chronic muscle and joint pain, besides its well-known role in regulating sleep. About Melatonin Melatonin is a naturally occurring indoleamine hormone primarily responsible for regulating the human body’s circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycles. Natural Origin : Melatonin is naturally secreted by the pineal gland in the… Continue reading Melatonin

Semicon 2.0

News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Semicon 2.0 for the development of India’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem. About Semicon 2.0 It is the second edition of India Semiconductor Mission. It provides long-term support to strengthen India’s semiconductor industry, with the goal of making India a… Continue reading Semicon 2.0

Paraquat Dichloride

News: The Union government has issued a draft notification proposing a complete ban on the manufacture, import, transport, distribution, sale and use of paraquat dichloride. About Paraquat Dichloride Paraquat is also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen. It is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used… Continue reading Paraquat Dichloride

Sulphur Dioxide

News: According to CREA, about 81% of SO₂ emissions from coal-fired power plants within 300 km of Delhi-NCR come from plants exempted from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems. About Sulphur Dioxide Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, colourless, toxic gas.  Source: Its largest source in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by… Continue reading Sulphur Dioxide

Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)

News: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) dismantled an interstate Mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in Pune. About Operation Vajra Operation Vajra is an operation against an interstate synthetic drug trafficking syndicate led by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). Led by: The operation was carried out by the Preventive Branch of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN),… Continue reading Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)

Tritium

News: A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology reports a breakthrough in removing tritium from contaminated water using a metal-organic framework (MOF). About Tritium It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Properties:  Atomic mass: It has an atomic mass of 3.014 and is considered an important and versatile radioisotope. Components: It consists of… Continue reading Tritium

Reusable Rocket

News: Japan’s JAXA tested a prototype reusable rocket, while China successfully achieved its first reusable rocket booster landing. About Reusable Rocket Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) is a space launch system designed to recover and reuse some or all of its component stages. Goal: RLVs aim to transform space launches from a disposable model into a transportation model,… Continue reading Reusable Rocket

NIDAR 2.0

News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Drone Federation India (DFI), today launched the second edition of the NIDAR 2.0 under the SwaYaan initiative. About NIDAR 2.0 NIDAR 2.0 stands for National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research. It is a National Innovation Challenge for students to build smarter… Continue reading NIDAR 2.0

Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)

News: Scientists have identified and genetically characterised Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) in India for the first time, raising concerns for captive parrots and conservation. About Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is an enveloped single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthobornavirus in the family Bornaviridae. Target Species: It infects parrots and other psittacine birds… Continue reading Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)

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