Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031” published in The Hindu on 16th January 2023. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) was yet to receive approval from the Union government for the Shukrayaan-1 mission and that the mission could as a result… Continue reading ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031
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.
First evidence of solitary waves near Mars may decode the mystery behind ion loss in the planet
Source: The post is based on the article “First evidence of solitary waves near Mars may decode the mystery behind ion loss in the planet” published in PIB on 16th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the discovery of Solitary waves on Mars3 What are Solitary waves?4 What is the significance of the… Continue reading First evidence of solitary waves near Mars may decode the mystery behind ion loss in the planet
Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Alzheimer’s disease?3 What is the concept found by researchers to combat diseases like Alzheimer’s?4 How do dairy products help in combating Alzheimer’s? What… Continue reading Rajasthan varsity study moots dairy products to combat Alzheimer’s
iKnife: New surgical knife detects endometrial cancer within seconds
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
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?
