Source: The post is based on the article “Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years” published in The Hindu on 24th June 2023 What is the News? American multinational corporation General Electric (GE) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a deal during the Indian PM’s state visit to… Continue reading Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years
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.
Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has signed sub-licence agreements with India-based companies, along with an Indonesian firm, to make generic versions of the drug Nilotinib of the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical corporation… Continue reading Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have developed the thinnest, lightweight and biodegradable paper-based supercapacitor. What is a supercapacitor? A supercapacitor… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Anxiety disorders are among the most frequently occurring mental health problems in the community today. What are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety… Continue reading Where the mind is without fear: What is anxiety and how can we beat it?
GE’s F414 engine: India’s jet engine deal with the US and why it matters
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s jet engine deal with the US and why it matters” published in Indian Express on 22nd June 2023 What is the News? During India’s Prime Minister’s visit to the US, it is expected that a deal will be announced between the US General Electric (GE) and… Continue reading GE’s F414 engine: India’s jet engine deal with the US and why it matters
Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine
Source: The post is based on the article “Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine” published in Indian Express on 22nd June 2023 What is the News? The Titan, the vessel that went missing in the area of the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic is classified as a submersible, not… Continue reading Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine
Explained | Will Betelgeuse, the red giant star, blow up in your lifetime?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Will Betelgeuse, the red giant star, blow up in your lifetime?” published in The Hindu on 22ndJune 2023 What is the News? Researchers from Japan and Switzerland have recently reported that Betelgeuse is in its late carbon-burning stage. In massive stars like Betelgeuse, the carbon-burning stage… Continue reading Explained | Will Betelgeuse, the red giant star, blow up in your lifetime?
Unique space telescope designed by Pune scientists ready for Sun mission
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique space telescope designed by Pune scientists ready for Sun mission” published in Indian Express on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope(SUIT) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). What is the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)? SUIT… Continue reading Unique space telescope designed by Pune scientists ready for Sun mission
Inside the brave new world of novel proteins
Source: The post is based on the article “Inside the brave new world of novel proteins” published in Livemint on 21st June 2023 What is the News? Precision fermentation can be a safeguard against climate emergencies, besides cutting down future pandemic risks. What is Precision Fermentation? Precision fermentation uses microbial hosts as “cell factories” for producing… Continue reading Inside the brave new world of novel proteins
GEMCOVAC-OM: India’s first mRNA vaccine against Omicron approved
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first mRNA vaccine against Omicron approved” published in The Hindu on 21st June 2023 What is the News? India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine for the Omicron variant, GEMCOVAC-OM has been approved under emergency use guidelines by the Drug Controller General of India. What is GEMCOVAC-OM? GEMCOVAC-OM… Continue reading GEMCOVAC-OM: India’s first mRNA vaccine against Omicron approved
