Source: The post is based on the article “The ever expanding medicinal uses and properties of psychedelic substances” published in The Hindu on 2nd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Psychedelic Drugs?3 Can Psychedelic substances cause harm?4 Can psychedelics be used to treat neuropsychiatric disorders? What is the News? Psychedelic drugs banned… Continue reading The ever expanding medicinal uses and properties of psychedelic substances
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.
Ludhiana gas leak leads to 11 deaths: What are neurotoxins and how do they affect humans?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ludhiana gas leak leads to 11 deaths: What are neurotoxins and how do they affect humans?” published in Indian Express on 2nd May 2023 What is the News? Around 11 people have died due to a gas leak in Punjab. According to the air quality sensors used… Continue reading Ludhiana gas leak leads to 11 deaths: What are neurotoxins and how do they affect humans?
Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society
Source: The post is based on the article “Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 What is the News? Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society has sought the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s immediate intervention for… Continue reading Despite availability of funds, patients with rare Fabry Disease yet to be given treatment, says support society
G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation
Source: The post is based on the article “G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is G7?3 What are the key highlights from the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers meeting?4 What are the concerns with AI-based chatbot platforms like ChatGPT?… Continue reading G7 nations agree on ‘risk-based’ artificial intelligence regulation
WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic” published in Down To Earth on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Several public health organizations have come together to launch The Big Catch-up Initiative. What is the Big Catch-up Initiative? Launched by: World… Continue reading WHO launches ‘The Big Catch-Up’ to restore immunization progress lost during pandemic
A new mission for quantum computers, and what it means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “A new mission for quantum computers, and what it means for India” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Quantum Computers?3 What are the challenges related to Quantum Computing?4 What are the other initiatives going on in India related… Continue reading A new mission for quantum computers, and what it means for India
A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics
Source: The post is based on the article “A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics” published in PIB on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati have developed a new flexible bio-electronic… Continue reading A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics
Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project
Source: The post is based on the article “Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome Sequencing?3 What are the applications of Genome Sequencing?4 How did Genome sequencing help during the Covid-19 pandemic?5 What is the Genome India Project? What… Continue reading Genome sequencing and the Genome India Project
Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases” published in The Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the launch of a pilot project called ‘Eco Biotraps’. The project aims to prevent the spread of vector-borne infections in… Continue reading Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Manamadurai Pottery? Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
