Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO, Norway and the ‘Svalbard mission’” published in The Hindu on 13th June 2023 What is the News? The Norwegian Ambassador has paid a visit to the ISRO Chairman. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement on the importance of maintaining a continued partnership and fostering increased… Continue reading ISRO, Norway and the ‘Svalbard mission’
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.
Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?
Source: The post is based on the article “Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?” published in Indian Express on 12th June 2023 What is the News? As global isolation of Syria comes to an end with the Arab League reinstating Syria as its… Continue reading Captagon pills crisis: What are amphetamine-based drugs and why have they been used by militaries around the world?
Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Source: The post is based on the article “Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear” published in Nature on 12th June 2023 What is the News? According to a study, ageing mice, worms and monkeys can live longer or healthier lives when fed large amounts of taurine, a… Continue reading Taurine supplement makes animals live longer — what it means for people is unclear
Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo” published in The Hindu on 12th June 2023 What is the News? Scientists have documented the first-known instance of a “virgin birth” by a crocodile, which had been living in isolation for 16 years at Costa Rican zoo.… Continue reading Scientists find crocodile ‘virgin birth’ at Costa Rica zoo
Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?
Source: The post is based on the article “Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?” published in The Economist on 8th June 2023 What is the News? A study conducted by the University of Exeter shows that the public is aware of and accepts the use of bacteria-killing viruses, known as phage therapy, as an alternative to antibiotics. What… Continue reading Could phage therapy help combat antimicrobial resistance?
Abaucin: How researchers used AI to find an antibiotic against a superbug
Source: The post is based on the article “How researchers used AI to find an antibiotic against a superbug” published in the Indian Express on 7th June 2023 What is the News? Recently, Scientists from the United States and Canada have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to discover a powerful antibiotic called Abaucin capable of fighting Acinetobacter baumannii superbug. This… Continue reading Abaucin: How researchers used AI to find an antibiotic against a superbug
Explained | A new ‘smart bandage’ raises the bar for treating chronic wounds
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | A new ‘smart bandage’ raises the bar for treating chronic wounds” published in The Hindu on 6th June 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a smart bandage which can help treat chronic wounds. This bandage can deliver drugs while monitoring the healing status and transmitting data… Continue reading Explained | A new ‘smart bandage’ raises the bar for treating chronic wounds
Kavach
Source: The post “Kavach” is based on the article “What is the status of Kavach installations? | Explained” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2023. What is the News? The deadly collision between two passenger trains in southern India’s Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh which killed 14 people and injured fifty persons could have been… Continue reading Kavach
MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative. What is Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative? Need: Over the next 5 years, India’s… Continue reading MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)
Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing
Source: The post is based on the article “The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing” published in the PIB on 1st June 2023 What is the News? A recent study found that a mixture consisting of plant-based biomaterial, biosurfactant, and NPK fertilizer can help in efficient restoration of formation water. What… Continue reading Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing
