Source: The post is based on the article “Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists have found that cells that don’t express a particular gene are destroyed before an embryo starts to develop. What are non committed cells?… Continue reading Discovered: A mechanism that quietly removes unfit cells before you’re born
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.
2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage
Source: The post is based on the article “2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage” published in PIB on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Researchers in India have developed a new and highly efficient optical limiter using a novel 2D material, ‘hematene’. They found… Continue reading 2D nanoflakes of material extracted from iron ore can protect sensitive optical equipment from light-induced damage
Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals
Source: The post is based on the article “Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals” published in Phys.org on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Fluorochemicals?3 What is the process of making Fluorochemicals and what are its drawbacks?4 What have the researchers developed to overcome this drawback in making Fluorochemicals?… Continue reading Nature inspires breakthrough achievement: Hazard-free production of fluorochemicals
New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments
Source: The post is based on the article “New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments” published in PIB on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have developed an algorithm called STARFIRE… Continue reading New algorithm to quantify terrestrial RFI in space for earth orbiting radio astronomy experiments
Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?
Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?” published in Indian Express on 25th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Stem Cell Transplant?3 How was Stem Cell Transplant used in Geneva HIV patient?4 Which genetic mutation is associated with lower risk of HIV?5… Continue reading Geneva HIV patient cured? Can stem cell transplant help?
Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest
Source: The post is based on the article “Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. What is the News? According to the data, historically 40% of moon missions have failed and 60% of lander missions have been unsuccessful. What is the data on the success… Continue reading Moon missions offer tough tests – landers, the toughest
Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity” published in The Week on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hygroelectricity?3 How does Hygroelectricity works?4 What are the advantages of Hygroelectricity?5 What are the challenges to Hygroelectricity? What is the News? Researchers at… Continue reading Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity
ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be launching the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission. What is the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) mission? PSLV-C56 will… Continue reading ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite
OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
Source: The post is based on the article “OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?” published in Indian Express on 23rd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is OneWeb?3 What is the MoU signed between the Gujarat government and One Web?4 Why… Continue reading OneWeb to set up India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Gujarat: What is the project, its significance?
What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?” published in Indian Express on 21st July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Bacteriophages?3 How do Bacteriophages kill bacteria?4 What is Phage Therapy? What is the News? Scientists are exploring the potential of bacteriophages to treat… Continue reading What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?
