Source: The post is based on the article “Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting” published in “PIB” on 2nd November 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have developed a new therapeutic drug formulation(TDF) against the Scorpion envenomation. What is envenomation? Envenomation refers to the process of being poisoned or… Continue reading Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
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.
Carbon nanoflorets
Source– This post is based on the article “Tiny carbon ‘flowers’ turn light to heat at unrivalled efficiency, IIT team finds” published in “The Hindu” on 30 october 2023 Why in news ? Recently, researchers at IIT Bombay have created carbon nanoflorets capable of converting sunlight into heat with unmatched efficiency.This innovation holds the potential… Continue reading Carbon nanoflorets
In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019
Source: This post is based on the article “In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019” published in “ Indian Express” on 1st November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) published its fifth consecutive State Food Safety Index. This index is… Continue reading In FSSAI index, nearly all major states slip on food safety compared to 2019
Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? Reliance Jio has successfully demonstrated JioSpaceFiber at the India Mobile Congress. What is JioSpaceFiber? JioSpaceFiber is India’s first satellite-based gigabit internet service. It uses medium earth… Continue reading Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India
What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? Multiple opposition leaders and a few journalists have reported receiving a notification from Apple about “state-sponsored attackers” remotely trying to compromise… Continue reading What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?
Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator published in “TOI” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have activated the world’s smallest particle accelerator called Nanophotonic electron accelerator(NEA). What are Particle Accelerators? A particle accelerator is a machine that accelerates elementary particles, such as electrons… Continue reading Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
Source: The post is based on the article “The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Photocopying technology has revolutionized the way we copy, print and distribute textual material. What is Photocopying? Photocopying is a process used to duplicate printed or… Continue reading The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations” published in “Economic Times” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? India has started the production of ‘reference’ grade petrol and diesel. What is Reference Fuel? ‘Reference’ fuels are highly specialized fuels.They are used for testing… Continue reading India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison” published in “TOI” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? An agricultural scientist in Maharashtra has used Thallium to poison her in-laws. What is Thallium? Specification Details Discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1861 Characteristics (1)It does… Continue reading What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary
Source: The post is based on the article “India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary” published in “PIB” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary has said that India has the potential to lead in 6G standardization by… Continue reading India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary
