Source: The post is based on the article “New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds” published in The Hindu on 13th January 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Imperial College London, UK have proved that a modern surgical knife dubbed iKnife can “smell tumours”, effectively detecting womb or endometrial cancer within seconds. The… Continue reading iKnife: New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds
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.
New reactor powered by sun can convert plastic, CO2 into fuel
Source: The post is based on the article “New reactor powered by sun can convert plastic, CO2 into fuel” published in Down To Earth on 12th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What have the researchers from the University of Cambridge developed?3 What is the reactor made of?4 How does it work?5 What is… Continue reading New reactor powered by sun can convert plastic, CO2 into fuel
How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess
Source: The post is based on the article “How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess” published in the Indian Express on 12th January 2023. What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to procure the Very Short Range Air Defence System or VSHORAD… Continue reading How the VSHORAD missile system will boost the Indian Army’s mountain warfare prowess
Indian researchers developing treatment for rare genetic disorder ‘Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy’
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian researchers developing treatment for rare genetic disorder ‘Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? Researchers in India are working on developing an affordable treatment for a rare and incurable genetic disorder called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with over 5… Continue reading Indian researchers developing treatment for rare genetic disorder ‘Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy’
New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating
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
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
