Source: The post is based on the article “New metric can help quantify image quality of the Sun taken from ground-based telescopes” published in PIB on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? A new metric has been proposed by scientists that can help quantify the image quality of the Sun taken from ground-based telescopes.… Continue reading New metric can help quantify image quality of the Sun taken from ground-based telescopes
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.
WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization has launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN). What is the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN)? Purpose: IPSN is a global network to help… Continue reading WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
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
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
