Source: The post is based on the article “LAUNCH OF ‘SANSHODHAK’, FOURTH SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) PROJECT AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI” published in PIB on 13th June 2023 What is the News? The fourth ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, named ‘Sanshodhak’ was launched at Kattupalli, Chennai. What is Sanshodhak? Sanshodhak is… Continue reading LAUNCH OF ‘SANSHODHAK’, FOURTH SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) PROJECT AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI
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.
Privacy: UNESCO to develop ethical framework on neurotech devices
Source: The post is based on the article “Privacy: UNESCO to develop ethical framework on neurotech devices” published in PIB on 13th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Neurotechnology?3 What are the issues associated with Neurotechnology?4 What is Deep brain stimulation (DBS)? What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Continue reading Privacy: UNESCO to develop ethical framework on neurotech devices
Astronomers spot a surprising solar eruption that maintains constant temperature
Source: The post is based on the article “Astronomers spot a surprising solar eruption that maintains constant temperature” published in PIB on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)?3 What did the scientists find about Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)?4 What are the future prospects of this discovery? What… Continue reading Astronomers spot a surprising solar eruption that maintains constant temperature
ISRO, Norway and the ‘Svalbard mission’
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO, Norway and the ‘Svalbard mission’” published in The Hindu on 13th June 2023 What is the News? The Norwegian Ambassador has paid a visit to the ISRO Chairman. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement on the importance of maintaining a continued partnership and fostering increased… Continue reading ISRO, Norway and the ‘Svalbard mission’
Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?
Source: The post is based on the article “Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?” published in Indian Express on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Captagon Pills?3 What do amphetamine-based drugs do?4 What are the side effects of amphetamine-based… Continue reading Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?
Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Source: The post is based on the article “Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? According to a study, ageing mice, worms and monkeys can live longer or healthier lives when fed large amounts of taurine, a… Continue reading Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo” published in The Hindu on 12th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is facultative parthenogenesis?3 How does the virgin birth happen? 4 What is the significance of facultative parthenogenesis in crocodiles? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?
Source: The post is based on the article “Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?” published in The Economist on 8th June 2023 What is the News? A study conducted by the University of Exeter shows that the public is aware of and accepts the use of bacteria-killing viruses, known as phage therapy, as an alternative to antibiotics. What… Continue reading Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?
Abaucin: How researchers used AI to find an antibiotic against a superbug
Source: The post is based on the article “How researchers used AI to find an antibiotic against a superbug” published in the Indian Express on 7th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Acinetobacter Baumannii?3 What is Antibiotic resistance?4 What is Abaucin?5 How AI discovered Abaucin? What is the News? Recently, Scientists from the United States and… Continue reading Abaucin: How researchers used AI to find an antibiotic against a superbug
Explained | A new ‘smart bandage’ raises the bar for treating chronic wounds
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | A new ‘smart bandage’ raises the bar for treating chronic wounds” published in The Hindu on 6th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the status of chronic wounds?3 What is a smart bandage?4 How does the smart bandage work?5 What are the advantages of smart… Continue reading Explained | A new ‘smart bandage’ raises the bar for treating chronic wounds
