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
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.
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
Mpox no longer a global health emergency: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Mpox no longer a global health emergency: WHO” published in The Hindu on 12th May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that Mpox (formerly monkeypox) no longer constitutes a global health emergency. What is Mpox? Mpox (monkeypox) is a viral illness… Continue reading Mpox no longer a global health emergency: WHO
iDrone Initiative: ICMR conducts trial run of blood bag delivery by drone
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR conducts trial run of blood bag delivery by drone” published in The Hindu on 11th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully conducted a trial run of the delivery of blood bags under its iDrone initiative. What is… Continue reading iDrone Initiative: ICMR conducts trial run of blood bag delivery by drone
Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have witnessed a bloated star in our own galaxy swallowing a planet. This star has been identified as “ZTF SLRN-2020”. What is ZTF SLRN-2020? ZTF SLRN-2020… Continue reading Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet
Newly synthesized biocompatible drug delivery system combined with anti-inflammatory drugs brings potential solution for rheumatoid arthritis
Source: The post is based on the article “Newly synthesized biocompatible drug delivery system combined with anti-inflammatory drugs brings potential solution for rheumatoid arthritis” published in PIB on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found that a nano-micelle drug delivery system combined with anti-inflammatory drugs has the potential to cure rheumatoid arthritis.… Continue reading Newly synthesized biocompatible drug delivery system combined with anti-inflammatory drugs brings potential solution for rheumatoid arthritis
Health Minister launches Phase-III of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana
Source: The post is based on the article “Health Minister launches Phase-III of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana” published in PIB on 9th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Thalassemia?3 What is Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana(TBSY)?4 What is the e-Raktkosh portal? What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and… Continue reading Health Minister launches Phase-III of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana
START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).… Continue reading START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students
While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb
Source: The post is based on the article “While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology has been increasingly integrated into modern vehicles with the aim of improving driver safety and making… Continue reading While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
Source: The post is based on the article “FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine — Arexvy — for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to lower respiratory tract disease in people older… Continue reading Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
