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
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.
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
Halteria: What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered” published in Hindustan Times on 4th January 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found the first known “Virovore”, an organism that eats viruses. What is Virovore? A virovore is an organism which obtains energy and nutrients from… Continue reading Halteria: What is ‘virovore’: An organism that eats viruses discovered
129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions
Source: The post is based on the article “129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions” published in Indian Express on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose was celebrated recently. Who was Satyendra Nath Bose? Satyendra Nath Bose was born on… Continue reading 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose: a look at the scientist’s contributions
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Department of Atomic Energy has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Atomic Energy in 2022? Apsara-upgraded or… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Atomic Energy
Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Space in 2022?3 Academic support, Capacity building and Outreach3.1 Reforms and enhanced participation of industries3.2 Disaster Management What… Continue reading Year-End Review -2022: Department of Space
What is a tidal disruption event?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a tidal disruption event?” published in The Hindu on 1st January,2023 What is the News? Telescopes operated by NASA recently observed a massive black hole devouring a star. The incident was the fifth-closest example of a black hole destroying a star and occurred 250 million… Continue reading What is a tidal disruption event?
Naegleria fowleri: Brain-eating amoeba kills South Korean man: What is the infection
Source: The post is based on the article “Brain-eating amoeba kills South Korean man: What is the infection” published in Indian Express on 30th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Naegleria fowleri?3 How does Naegleria fowleri infect humans?4 What are the symptoms of PAM?5 What is the treatment for the infection? What… Continue reading Naegleria fowleri: Brain-eating amoeba kills South Korean man: What is the infection
