Source: The post is based on the article “Science for All | What is the chiral bose-liquid state?” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What is a Frustrated Quantum system? 4 How was the chiral bose-liquid state formed? What is the News? Recent research has suggested that the… Continue reading Science for All | What is the chiral bose-liquid state?
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.
Union Minister launches the GEMCOVAC® -OM, an Omicron-specific mRNA-based Booster vaccine
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches the GEMCOVAC® -OM, an Omicron-specific mRNA-based Booster vaccine” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched GEMCOVAC® -OM, an Omicron-specific mRNA-based Booster vaccine. What is GEMCOVAC-OM? GEMCOVAC-OM is an indigenously developed mRNA… Continue reading Union Minister launches the GEMCOVAC® -OM, an Omicron-specific mRNA-based Booster vaccine
The Titan tragedy: how did the Titanic tourist submersible operate?
Source: The post is based on the article “The Titan tragedy: how did the Titanic tourist submersible operate?” published in The Hindu on 26th June 2023 What is the News? The missing Titan submersible, found near the Titanic shipwreck in the North Atlantic Sea with debris indicating implosion, killed 5 people on board. Contents1 What… Continue reading The Titan tragedy: how did the Titanic tourist submersible operate?
Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years
Source: The post is based on the article “Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years” published in The Hindu on 24th June 2023 What is the News? American multinational corporation General Electric (GE) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a deal during the Indian PM’s state visit to… Continue reading Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years
Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Nilotinib?3 What is the significance of agreement for making generic versions of Nilotinib?4 What is Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)? What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool… Continue reading Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a supercapacitor?3 How have scientists developed a biodegradable paper supercapacitor?4 What is Seaweed? What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Anxiety Disorders?3 Types of Anxiety Disorders4 About the prevalence of anxiety disorders in India5 How to treat… Continue reading Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?
GE’s F414 engine: India’s jet engine deal with the US and why it matters
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s jet engine deal with the US and why it matters” published in Indian Express on 22nd June 2023 What is the News? During India’s Prime Minister’s visit to the US, it is expected that a deal will be announced between the US General Electric (GE) and… Continue reading GE’s F414 engine: India’s jet engine deal with the US and why it matters
Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine
Source: The post is based on the article “Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine” published in Indian Express on 22nd June 2023 What is the News? The Titan, the vessel that went missing in the area of the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic is classified as a submersible, not… Continue reading Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine
Explained | Will Betelgeuse, the red giant star, blow up in your lifetime?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Will Betelgeuse, the red giant star, blow up in your lifetime?” published in The Hindu on 22ndJune 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Betelgeuse?3 How have astronomers found that Betelgeuse is in its late carbon stage?4 Life Cycle of Betelgeuse What is the… Continue reading Explained | Will Betelgeuse, the red giant star, blow up in your lifetime?
