Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness” published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying in partnership with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)… Continue reading Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness
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.
Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
Source: The post is based on the article “Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Cases of Nipah Virus have been found in Kerala again after two people were confirmed to… Continue reading Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells
Source: The post is based on the article “IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach to potentially detect and kill cancer cells. What have scientists developed to detect… Continue reading IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells
Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2023 What is the News? Recently, Iran recorded a scorching heat index of 70 degrees Celsius (°C) in the coastal part of the country, a metric… Continue reading Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?
Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo
Source: The post is based on the article “Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo” published in Indian Express on 8th September 2023 What is the News? Scientists have successfully grown a “human embryo” in the lab without using an egg or sperm. How did scientists grow a human embryo… Continue reading Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo
Free dementia support line and online memory clinic launched in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Free dementia support line and online memory clinic launched in India” published in The Hindu on 7th September 2023 What is the News? Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit, family carer-centered organization has launched a National Dementia Support Line and DemClinic. What is DemClinic? DemClinic will be… Continue reading Free dementia support line and online memory clinic launched in India
Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet approves the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). What are… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)
Biodiversity loss: 37,000 ‘alien species’ introduced by human activities, says report
Source: The post is based on the article “Biodiversity loss: 37,000 ‘alien species’ introduced by human activities, says report” published in Indian Express on 6th September 2023 What is the News? Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has released a publication titled “Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control’’. What are… Continue reading Biodiversity loss: 37,000 ‘alien species’ introduced by human activities, says report
New Covid-19 variant may be ‘reason to worry’: What is known about ‘Pirola’ so far
Source: The post is based on the article “New Covid-19 variant may be ‘reason to worry’: What is known about ‘Pirola’ so far” published in Indian Express on 6th September 2023 What is the News? An article published in the Yale Medicine Review has noted the rise of Covid-19 infections in multiple countries driven by… Continue reading New Covid-19 variant may be ‘reason to worry’: What is known about ‘Pirola’ so far
Scientists fabricated optically active flexible biodegradable polymer-nanocomposite films
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists fabricated optically active flexible biodegradable polymer-nanocomposite films” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a biodegradable nanocomposite film for Flexible Optical Devices. What are Polymers? Click Here to read What is the importance of Polymers? Polymers have become important… Continue reading Scientists fabricated optically active flexible biodegradable polymer-nanocomposite films
