Source: The post is based on the article “Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? Scientists fabricated an immunosensor based on the fluorescence phenomenon of biogenic carbon quantum dots, a new class of carbon nanomaterial. This can help… Continue reading Vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF): Fluorescent carbon nanomaterial-based immunosensor from natural sources can help early detection of cancer
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.
Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information
Source: The post is based on the article “Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information” published in Business Standard on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The Government of India is likely to allow only non-personal datasets to be stored in data embassies. Note: Non-personal data refers to any dataset that… Continue reading Data embassies may only be allowed to store non-personal information
Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife
Source: The post is based on the article “Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife” published in WION on 13th February 2023. What is the News? An Oxford University-led study has found alarming levels of toxic PFAS (Per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) also known as “Forever Chemicals” in… Continue reading Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice, may affect wildlife
Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
Source: The post is based on the article “Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry feed” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the challenges in the availability of poultry feed for chickens?3 What are the solutions available in poultry… Continue reading Black soldier fly larvae can be a cheap, nutritious alternative to cereal-based poultry fee
WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg” published in Down To Earth on 15th February 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. What is Marburg Disease? Marburg Disease is a severe,… Continue reading WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Source: The post is based on the article “The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards” published in Livemint on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What has been found in Jammu & Kashmir?3 What is the importance of Lithium?4 Will this mitigate China’s lithium dominance?5 What are the pitfalls of lithium mining? What… Continue reading The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India
Source: The post is based on the article “US fifth-gen F-35 makes first India landing” published in Business Standard on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Aero India 2023?3 What is the F-35?4 Is India planning to buy the F-35? What is the News? The United States Air Force’s F-35 fighters… Continue reading Aero India 2023: US 5th gen F-35 fighter makes first landing in India
‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare, unique: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. What is the News? In 2022, a meteorite fell over two villages in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Analysis of the meteorite has revealed it to be a “rare,… Continue reading ‘Rare, unique’: Diyodar meteorite in 2022 was India’s first aubrite in 170 years
Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease. What is Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis commonly… Continue reading Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to combat filariasis
MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes” published in Indian Express on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Government of India working on?3 What is ChatGPT?4 What is BHASHINI?5 What is Bhasha Daan? What is the News? Bhashini,… Continue reading MeitY may soon integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for key government schemes
