Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Sanchar Saathi portal” published in PIB on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Communications has launched the Sanchar Saathi portal. What is Sanchar Saathi Portal? Sanchar Saathi portal is a citizen-centric initiative of the Department of Telecommunications to empower… Continue reading Union Minister launches Sanchar Saathi portal
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.
New cathode material can produce high-performance, cost-effective, environment-friendly Na-ion batteries as next-generation energy storage systems
Source: The post is based on the article “New cathode material can produce high-performance, cost-effective, environment-friendly Na-ion batteries as next-generation energy storage systems” published in PIB on 16th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are the advantages of Sodium-ion batteries (SIB)?4 What are the disadvantages of Sodium-ion batteries (SIB)? What is the… Continue reading New cathode material can produce high-performance, cost-effective, environment-friendly Na-ion batteries as next-generation energy storage systems
India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
Source: The post is based on the article “India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the trials for a potential dengue vaccine are ongoing, but they have not yet fully… Continue reading India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine against dengue
Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Alzheimer’s Drug” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? A second drug named “Donanemab” has been found effective in checking cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease. What is Alzheimer Disease? Click Here to read An estimate suggests that… Continue reading Donanemab: The New Alzheimer’s Drug
Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR): From May 17, you will be able to track down your lost phone
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
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
