Source: The post is based on the article “Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? A study has found that even low levels of arsenic consumption may impact cognitive function in children, adolescents and young adults. What is Arsenic? Arsenic is… Continue reading Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
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.
Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lumpy Skin Disease?3 What are the economic implications of Lumpy Skin Disease?4 What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? What is the News? Around 10,000… Continue reading Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
BL Lacertae: Observations from 11 global telescopes lead to detection of the brightest flare of a century-old blazar
Source: The post is based on the article “Observations from 11 global telescopes lead to detection of the brightest flare of a century-old blazar” published in PIB on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The brightness of BL Lacertae (BL Lac), a blazar discovered almost a century ago has been found to have reached… Continue reading BL Lacertae: Observations from 11 global telescopes lead to detection of the brightest flare of a century-old blazar
Are artificial sweeteners harmful for your health? Here’s what the WHO has recommended
Source: The post is based on the article “Are artificial sweeteners harmful for your health? Here’s what the WHO has recommended” published in Indian Express on 18th May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organisation has recommended against using artificial sweeteners to achieve weight loss and prevent lifestyle diseases such as diabetes. What… Continue reading Are artificial sweeteners harmful for your health? Here’s what the WHO has recommended
Union Minister launches Sanchar Saathi portal
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Sanchar Saathi portal” published in PIB on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Communications has launched the Sanchar Saathi portal. What is Sanchar Saathi Portal? Sanchar Saathi portal is a citizen-centric initiative of the Department of Telecommunications to empower… Continue reading Union Minister launches Sanchar Saathi portal
New cathode material can produce high-performance, cost-effective, environment-friendly Na-ion batteries as next-generation energy storage systems
Source: The post is based on the article “New cathode material can produce high-performance, cost-effective, environment-friendly Na-ion batteries as next-generation energy storage systems” published in PIB on 16th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are the advantages of Sodium-ion batteries (SIB)?4 What are the disadvantages of Sodium-ion batteries (SIB)? What is the… Continue reading New cathode material can produce high-performance, cost-effective, environment-friendly Na-ion batteries as next-generation energy storage systems
India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
Source: The post is based on the article “India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the trials for a potential dengue vaccine are ongoing, but they have not yet fully… Continue reading India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Alzheimer’s Drug” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? A second drug named “Donanemab” has been found effective in checking cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer Disease? Click Here to read An estimate suggests that… Continue reading Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR): From May 17, you will be able to track down your lost phone
Source: The post is based on the article “From May 17, you will be able to track down your lost phone” published in TOI on 15th May 2023 What is the News? Mobile phone users will be able to block and track their lost or stolen mobile phones across India with the rollout of the… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR): From May 17, you will be able to track down your lost phone
Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents
Source: The post is based on the article “Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents” published in The Hindu on 15th May 2023 What is the News? A baby has been born in the UK using a technique called Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT) (popularly called ‘Three Parents Baby’). Why do parents go… Continue reading Explaining mitochondrial donation treatment: how a baby has three parents
