Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Army successfully conduct six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system off Odisha coast” published in PIB on 8th September 2022 What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully completed six flight tests of the… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Army successfully conduct six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system off Odisha coast
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.
Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease” published in Down To Earth on 6th September 2022 What is the News? A mysterious pneumonia outbreak in Argentina has been identified as Legionellosis disease. What is Legionellosis disease? Legionellosis is a pneumonia-like illness that varies in severity… Continue reading Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak finally identified as Legionellosis disease
QIMINGXING 50: China’s fully solar-powered, semi-satellite drone, explained
Source: The post is based on the article “China’s fully solar-powered, semi-satellite drone, explained” published in Indian Express on 8th September 2022 What is the News? China’s first fully solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle named “QIMINGXING 50” has successfully completed its maiden test flight with all onboard systems functioning optimally. What is QIMINGXING 50? QIMINGXING 50… Continue reading QIMINGXING 50: China’s fully solar-powered, semi-satellite drone, explained
Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Wikipedia?3 What control mechanisms exist for content on Wikipedia?4 How does the Wikimedia Foundation control Wikipedia?5 Can the Wikimedia Foundation be held responsible for the content… Continue reading Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
iNCOVACC: Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) gas announced that iNCOVACC (BBV154) vaccine has received approval under Restricted Use in Emergency Situation for ages 18 and above. What is… Continue reading iNCOVACC: Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval
Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed
Source: The post is based on the article “Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022. What is the News? Lumpy skin disease(LSD) has infected around 11.25 lakh cattle, caused nearly 50,000 deaths and spread to 165 districts in 12 states.… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed
Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Japan’s Digital Ministry has announced that it will finally do away with floppy disks and other outdated technology in a bid to modernize its bureaucracy.… Continue reading Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)
Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? On Teachers Day, the Government of India has launched the Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) Initiative. What is the Women in… Continue reading Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST): Launching of a new I-STEM initiative
BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Source: The post is based on the article “Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2022 What is the News? A short treatment regimen of six months called BPaL has shown favourable outcomes in highly drug-resistant tuberculosis patients. What is BPaL? Developed by: TB… Continue reading BPaL: Trial confirms a new therapy regime can work for drug-resistant TB
Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
Source: The post is based on the article “How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work” published in Indian Express on 4th September 2022 What is the News? Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is aiming to commercially launch the “Lumpi-ProVacInd” Vaccine. What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? It… Continue reading Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine: How ICAR’s new vaccine against Lumpy Skin Disease, the viral infection killing India’s cattle, will work
