Source: The post is based on the article “SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer” published in The Hindu on 13th July 2022. What is the News? The Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has granted market authorisation to the Serum Institute of India(SII) for Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine(qHPV) against cervical cancer. What is Quadrivalent… Continue reading SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical 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.
Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Epstein Barr Virus(EBV)?3 What have the scientists found out?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
The search for dark matter
Source: The post is based on the article “The search for dark matter” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dark Matter?3 How do scientists know that Dark Matter exists?4 What are the candidates for Dark Matter particles? What is the News? Physicists working with the world’s… Continue reading The search for dark matter
Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
Source: The post is based on the article “’Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells” published in Economic Times on 7th July 2022. What is the News? Researchers in the US have developed a novel strategy in Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV) to improve a cancer therapy that can kill tumour cells while leaving nearby… Continue reading Oncolytic Virotherapy(OV): ‘Next-gen’ cancer therapy can kill tumours without harming healthy cells
Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? Ghana has reported its first-ever suspected cases of Marburg Virus Disease. What is Marburg Virus Disease? Marburg virus disease(MVD) is a severe disease in humans… Continue reading Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster” published in Firstpost on 7th July 2022 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science or IISc have developed an analogue chipset called ARYABHAT-1. What is ARYABHAT-1? Full-Form: ARYABHAT-1 stands… Continue reading Explained: What is ARYABHAT-1, Developed-In-India chipsets that help AI apps run better and faster
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant
Source: The post is based on the article “Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant” published in PIB on 10th July 2022 What is the News? India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1), INS Vikrant has successfully completed the fourth and final phase of sea trials. What is INS Vikrant? INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier(IAC-1). Designed… Continue reading Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant
ARTPARK and GigaMesh: AI boosts rural connectivity & healthcare
Source: The post is based on the article “AI boosts rural connectivity & healthcare” published in PIB on 7th July 2022 What is the News? A Startup named Astrome with the help of ARTPARK will soon connect 15 villages in different parts of the country through a next-generation networking solution called GigaMesh. This can help… Continue reading ARTPARK and GigaMesh: AI boosts rural connectivity & healthcare
Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?
Source: The post is based on the article “Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?” published in Down To Earth on 7th July 202 What is the News? Experts have recommended updating the vaccines to protect against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. How are vaccines updated? mRNA vaccines:… Continue reading Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?
Explained: What are critical minerals, the centerpiece of a new India-Australia collaboration?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are critical minerals, the centerpiece of a new India-Australia collaboration?” published in Indian Express on 5th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Critical Minerals?3 What are the uses of Critical Minerals?4 Why are Critical Minerals significant?5 Where does China stand in the… Continue reading Explained: What are critical minerals, the centerpiece of a new India-Australia collaboration?
