Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully carried out the controlled re-entry experiment for the decommissioned Megha-Tropiques-1(MT-1) satellite. What is the Megha-Tropiques-1 satellite? Megha-Tropiques-1 was… Continue reading ISRO successfully carries out controlled re-entry experiment of MT-1 satellite
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.
World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO” published in Livemint on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Global report on sodium intake reduction”. What are the key findings of the report? Sodium, an essential… Continue reading World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO
World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? The world’s first 200-metre-long bamboo crash barrier named ‘Bahu Balli’ has been installed on a highway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts… Continue reading World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway, Vidarbha, Maharashtra
What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Organoids?3 What is Organoids Intelligence?4 What are Bio-computers?5 How are researchers planning to develop bio-computers? What is the News? Scientists at Johns Hopkins University… Continue reading What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?
Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives
Source: The post is based on the article “Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? A team of researchers from Christian Medical College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and PGIMER Chandigarh found that an antibiotic combo is best for severe scrub typhus. What… Continue reading Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives
Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead” published in Down To Earth on 4th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dengue?3 What is DNA Vaccine?4 What are the challenges in developing a DNA Vaccine against dengue?… Continue reading Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the ALMA Telescope3 What are the technical specifications of the ALMA Telescope?3.1 What are the discoveries made by ALMA Telescope?4 Why ALMA Telescope… Continue reading What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?
Surya Nutan: Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere
Source: The post is based on the article “Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The formal launch of the Indian Oil Corporation’s Surya Natan solar cook-stove at the India Energy Week 2023 must be looked at closely from the point of view… Continue reading Surya Nutan: Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere
Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About India’s Defence export figures3 Which defence items does India export?4 What are the major countries India is… Continue reading Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023
Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd February 2023. What is the News? Recently, Brazil has halted its beef exports to China after a case of Mad Cow Disease was confirmed in China. It will have… Continue reading Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
