Source: The post is based on the article “Health Minister launches Phase-III of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana” published in PIB on 9th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Thalassemia?3 What is Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana(TBSY)?4 What is the e-Raktkosh portal? What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and… Continue reading Health Minister launches Phase-III of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana
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.
START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).… Continue reading START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students
While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb
Source: The post is based on the article “While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology has been increasingly integrated into modern vehicles with the aim of improving driver safety and making… Continue reading While ADAS shifts down the price range, self-drive tech on an uphill climb
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
Source: The post is based on the article “FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 What is the News? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine — Arexvy — for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to lower respiratory tract disease in people older… Continue reading Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): FDA approves first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus
COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC)?3 Why is Covid-19 no longer a PHEIC?4 What are the mistakes made while combating Covid-19?5 What… Continue reading COVID pandemic is no longer an emergency, declares WHO
New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
Source: The post is based on the article “New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery” published in PIB on 5th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found a way to track minute clay particle movements within soft clay colloids using Optical Tweezers.… Continue reading New way to track particles in soft colloids using optical tweezers can be applied in targeted drug delivery
India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time
Source: The post is based on the article “India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time” published in Livemint on 5th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Auroras?3 What makes Auroras happen?4 Do other planets get auroras? What is the News? The Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru… Continue reading India captures the rare Aurora lights on camera for the first time
Metavalent chemical bond holds key to enhance the thermoelectric performance in quantum materials
Source: The post is based on the article “Metavalent chemical bond holds key to enhance the thermoelectric performance in quantum materials” published in PIB on 3rd May 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that Metavalent bonding can be used to tailor the thermoelectric performance in quantum materials and efficiently convert waste heat to… Continue reading Metavalent chemical bond holds key to enhance the thermoelectric performance in quantum materials
Smart gel-based sheet can form 3D Printed Conduit helping non-invasive nerve repair
Source: The post is based on the article “Smart gel-based sheet can form 3D Printed Conduit helping non-invasive nerve repair” published in PIB on 3rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current treatment for nerve injuries and what has been developed?3 What is 3D Printing?4 What is 4D Printing? What is… Continue reading Smart gel-based sheet can form 3D Printed Conduit helping non-invasive nerve repair
Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) in its latest paper on pandemic and preparedness has warned that India is at “risk and vulnerable” to the ongoing outbreaks of… Continue reading Highly pathogenic bird flu virus puts Centre on alert
