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
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.
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 What is the News? The Department of Space has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Space in 2022? Key missions: Altogether 44… 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 What is the News? South Korea has reported its first case of the rare yet fatal infection – Naegleria fowleri or “brain-eating amoeba”. What is Naegleria fowleri? Naegleria is… Continue reading Naegleria fowleri: Brain-eating amoeba kills South Korean man: What is the infection
Omega Centauri: Indian Institute of Astrophysics team surprised by their discovery on hot stars and white dwarfs
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics team surprised by their discovery on hot stars and white dwarfs” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics(IIA) while studying Omega Centauri have found strange hot stars that emitted less ultraviolet radiation… Continue reading Omega Centauri: Indian Institute of Astrophysics team surprised by their discovery on hot stars and white dwarfs
Deeptech: Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister” published in PIB on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has said that the Government of India is planning to launch a… Continue reading Deeptech: Government to launch the Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups: Union Minister
Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal
Source: The post is based on the article “Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022. What is the News? Scientists have recently developed the ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chicken. About H9N2 Vaccine It is… Continue reading Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal
India’s bid to beat cervical cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s bid to beat cervical cancer” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. What is the News? The government has recently announced that it will roll out vaccines for the prevention of cervical cancer to girls aged between 9 and 14 years through schools. Girls who… Continue reading India’s bid to beat cervical cancer
‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The task force on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) promotion has submitted its report recently. About the task force on AVGC promotion… Continue reading ‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX
