Source: The post is based on the article “DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals. These include: 1) Helicopter-launched Nag (HELINA) anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), 2)… Continue reading DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
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.
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 What is the News? Recently, Scientists conducted studies to find out glassfrogs –a species known for their ability of becoming transparent– are able to achieve such transparency. What are Glassfrogs? Glassfrogs live in… 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 What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved a new Alzheimer’s drug named Lecanemab which is to be marketed as Leqembi. What is Alzheimer disease?… 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 What is the News? Top technology companies like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and others, have commercial AI labs researching and publishing academic papers to accelerate Generative AI innovations. What… Continue reading The potential of generative AI: creating media with simple text prompts
Cellular communication network factor 2a (Ccn2a): Protein found in Zebrafish can regenerate aged discs in human vertebrae
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
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 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a National Green Hydrogen mission that aims to make India a ‘global hub’ for using, producing and exporting green hydrogen. What is Green Hydrogen?… 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 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. What is Green Hydrogen? Click Here to read What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Aim: To make India a… 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
