Source: The post is based on the article “Current insight on the mechanisms of Cobra venom cytotoxins can help anti-venom therapy” published in PIB on 3rd February 2023 What is the News? Scientists have traced the mechanisms of the toxic action of cobra venom paving a path towards developing strategies for application of antivenom which… Continue reading Current insight on the mechanisms of Cobra venom cytotoxins can help anti-venom therapy
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.
Health ministry’s fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbook
Source: The post is based on the article “Health ministry’s fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbook” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sickle Cell Anaemia?3 Sickle Cell Anaemia prevalence in Tribal Population4 How is the Government of India planning to tackle Sickle Cell… Continue reading Health ministry’s fight against sickle cell anaemia to follow Gujarat playbook
Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange ‘spider’ star systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange ‘spider’ star systems” published in The Space on 30th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Spider Systems?3 What is a Binary Star?4 What are Pulsars?5 What are Neutron Stars? What is the News? Astronomers have detected the… Continue reading Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange ‘spider’ star systems
Artificial synapse developed for brain-like computing with industry-compatible Nitride Semiconductors
Source: The post is based on the article “Artificial synapse developed for brain-like computing with industry-compatible Nitride Semiconductors” published in PIB on 29th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Neuromorphic computing?3 Why Neuromorphic computing?4 How does Neuromorphic computing work?5 What are the advantages of Neuromorphic computing? What is the News? A team… Continue reading Artificial synapse developed for brain-like computing with industry-compatible Nitride Semiconductors
50,000 years on, ‘green comet’ comes visiting again
Source: The post is based on the article “50,000 years on, ‘green comet’ comes visiting again” published in TOI on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Comet or Comet C/2022 E3?3 Why is this comet green in colour?4 Is the green comet rare? What is the News? Comet C/2022 E3(ZTF),… Continue reading 50,000 years on, ‘green comet’ comes visiting again
What is BharOS software and how different is it from Google’s Android OS?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is BharOS software and how different is it from Google’s Android OS?” published in The Hindu on 25th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the BharOS System?3 Features of BharOS system4 Who is using BharOS currently?5 How BharOS is Different from Google Android?… Continue reading What is BharOS software and how different is it from Google’s Android OS?
Study explains migration events that brought genetic diversity among Nepalese population
Source: The post is based on the article “Study explains migration events that brought genetic diversity among Nepalese population” published in PIB on 27th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the origin of modern human population3 About Nepal’s Genetic Diversity4 Why there is genetic diversity among the Nepalese population? What is the News?… Continue reading Study explains migration events that brought genetic diversity among Nepalese population
Army looks to get hi-tech drones, robotic mules to replace animal transport
Source: The post is based on the article “Army looks to get hi-tech drones, robotic mules to replace animal transport” published in Indian Express on 24th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Tethered drones?3 What are Robotic Mules?4 What are Jetpack suits? What is the News? Indian Army has floated three requests… Continue reading Army looks to get hi-tech drones, robotic mules to replace animal transport
Five billion people unprotected from trans fat leading to heart disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Five billion people unprotected from trans fat leading to heart disease” published in WHO on 23rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the WHO report on global trans fat elimination?3 What are the best practices to eliminate trans-fat?4 What are… Continue reading Five billion people unprotected from trans fat leading to heart disease
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) and its Complications
Source: The post is based on the article “Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) and its Complications” published in PIB on 23rd January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS)?3 What happens in PCOS?4 What is the treatment for PCOS? What is the News? Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics(IJBB), one of the premier… Continue reading Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) and its Complications
