Source: The post is based on the article “Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome Sequencing?3 What are the applications of Genome Sequencing?4 How did Genome sequencing help during the Covid-19 pandemic?5 What is the Genome India Project? What… Continue reading Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project
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.
Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases” published in The Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the launch of a pilot project called ‘Eco Biotraps’. The project aims to prevent the spread of vector-borne infections in… Continue reading Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Manamadurai Pottery? Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Will policy power India’s race to space?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will policy power India’s race to space?” published in Livemint on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where does India’s space programme stand?3 What will be ISRO’s role as per space policy?4 What do the private players say on space policy? What is the News?… Continue reading Will policy power India’s race to space?
Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Notifiable Disease?3 About the decline in Malaria cases in India4 What are the steps taken against Malaria?5 What… Continue reading Malaria set to be notifiable disease across India even as cases show a decline
IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
Source: The post is based on the article “IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have developed a device called ‘ARTSENS’ to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby… Continue reading IIT-M researchers develop non-invasive device to assess heart vessel health
DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform
Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform” published in PIB on 23rd April 2023 What is the News? DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha. What is… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform
Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23
Source: The post is based on the article “Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23” published in The Hindu on 23rd April 2023 What is the News? The Department of Revenue Intelligence has released its data on gold smuggling cases in India. About Gold Smuggling Cases in India India is the largest… Continue reading Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23
What is LockBit ransomware and how is it specifically targeting Apple computers?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is LockBit ransomware and how is it specifically targeting Apple computers?” published in The Hindu on 24th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is LockBit ransomware?3 How does LockBit ransomware work?4 How one can protect systems against LockBit ransomware? What is the News? Reports… Continue reading What is LockBit ransomware and how is it specifically targeting Apple computers?
Helopeltis theivora: Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI
Source: The post is based on the article “Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Helopeltis theivora?3 How can this Tea mosquito bug be prevented?4 About India’s Tea Production What is the News? The United Planters Association of South India (UPASI)… Continue reading Helopeltis theivora: Tea mosquito bug affecting production: UPASI
