Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India launches National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies” published in PIB on 24th March 2023 What is the News? Government has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken against Rabies. What is Rabies? The Ministry of Health & Family… Continue reading Government of India launches National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for prevention and control of Rabies
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.
Novel bi-metallic joining process can create a composite from copper and steel for engineering applications which need high thermal & electrical conductivity
Source: The post is based on the article “Novel bi-metallic joining process can create a composite from copper and steel for engineering applications which need high thermal & electrical conductivity” published in PIB on 24th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the importance of bi-metallic structures?3 What is the Powder bed fusion(PBF)… Continue reading Novel bi-metallic joining process can create a composite from copper and steel for engineering applications which need high thermal & electrical conductivity
Mystery of our first interstellar visitor may be solved
Source: The post is based on the article “Mystery of our first interstellar visitor may be solved” published in Indian Express on 24th March 2023 What is the News? Astronomers have solved the mystery behind Oumuamua. What is Oumuamua? Oumuamua is a comet. It is the first interstellar object found visiting our solar system. It… Continue reading Mystery of our first interstellar visitor may be solved
Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug
Source: The post is based on the article “India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Patent Office has rejected U.S. pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) attempt to extend its monopoly on the manufacturing of… Continue reading Bedaquiline: India rejects Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend monopoly on lifesaving TB drug
Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030” published in the Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is 6G?3 What is Bharat 6G Project?4 Is there any caution against the 6G Project?5 Which other countries are focussing… Continue reading Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030
What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?” published in TOI on 23rd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Candida Auris?3 Who is vulnerable to Candida Auris?4 Is it similar to candida infection, a common yeast infection?5 Should India be worried about… Continue reading What is deadly Candida auris and what are the symptoms?
Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
Source: The post is based on the article “Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years” published in the Times Now on 20th March 2023. What is the News? After 375 years of speculation and exploration, scientists have finally confirmed the existence of a “missing” continent known as Zealandia. About Zealandia Discovered by: The existence of Zealandia was… Continue reading Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology” published in the Business Standard on 20th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About ceramic radomes2.1 How present demand for ceramic radomes are met?3 What is ceramic?4 What are radomes? What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has… Continue reading Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology
Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand” published in PIB on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has inaugurated Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand What is… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand
Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer” published in Down To Earth on 21st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Sand Battery?3 What are the benefits of using a Sand Battery?4 How Sand batteries address Europe’s energy… Continue reading Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer
