Source: The post is based on the article “New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating” published in PIB on 10th January 2023 What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a new method of depositing nickel alloy coatings on high-performance materials in engineering applications. This method can… Continue reading New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating
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.
DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
Source: The post is based on the article “DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Helicopter-launched Nag(HELINA)?3 What are Very short-range air defence systems(VSHORAD)?4 What is Brahmos Launcher and Fire Control System(FCS)?5 What are Next Generation Missile Vessels(NGMVs)?… Continue reading DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
Source: The post is based on the article “How do some animals become transparent?” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Glassfrogs?3 How do other species achieve transparency?4 How do glassfrogs achieve transparency? What is the News? Recently, Scientists conducted studies to find out glassfrogs –a species… Continue reading Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
iVOFm: IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water
Source: The post is based on the article “IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune has developed a Viologen-unit grafted organic-framework (iVOFm) to clean polluted water. What is iVOFm? iVOFm is a unique… Continue reading iVOFm: IISER Pune’s new material removes pollutants from water
What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?” published in Indian Express on 10th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Alzheimer disease?3 What is Lecanemab?4 Who can use this drug? What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved… Continue reading What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?
The potential of generative AI: creating media with simple text prompts
Source: The post is based on the article “The potential of generative AI: creating media with simple text prompts” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Generative AI?3 What are the different ways Generative AI can be used?4 What are the concerns related to Generative AI? What… Continue reading The potential of generative AI: creating media with simple text prompts
Cellular communication network factor 2a (Ccn2a): Protein found in Zebrafish can regenerate aged discs in human vertebrae
Source: The post is based on the article “Protein found in Zebrafish can regenerate aged discs in human vertebrae” published in the PIB on 7th January 2023. What is the News? A protein found in the backbone of zebrafish can play a positive role in disc maintenance and promotes regeneration in aged discs between vertebrae.… Continue reading Cellular communication network factor 2a (Ccn2a): Protein found in Zebrafish can regenerate aged discs in human vertebrae
India’s plan to develop green hydrogen
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s plan to develop green hydrogen” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why was the National Green Hydrogen mission launched?4 What are the key features of the National Green Hydrogen mission?5 What are the challenges ahead?… Continue reading India’s plan to develop green hydrogen
New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis
Source: The post is based on the article “New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis” published in PIB on 5th January 2023 What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a new aqueous electrolyte that can help make electrochemical ammonia synthesis more efficient. The novel approach could be useful for industries… Continue reading New electrolyte found can help better ammonia synthesis
Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission” published in PIB on 4th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission?4 What are the expected benefits of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?5 What are the steps taken by other… Continue reading Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
