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.

DNA Identification

News: Authorities are using DNA analysis to identify the remains of those killed in the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad. DNA Identification About DNA Identification DNA identification is a scientific method used to identify an individual based on their unique genetic makeup by comparing their DNA with DNA found in biological samples… Continue reading DNA Identification

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) 

News: Recently, the seventh edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) was held on June 6–7 in Nice, France. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)  About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)  It is a global partnership comprising 46 countries and 8 partner organizations. CDRI is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of… Continue reading Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) 

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)

News: A new study has made the controversial concept of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) more technically and economically feasible by suggesting the use of modified existing aircraft instead of waiting for expensive high-altitude planes. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI). About Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) It is a proposed climate engineering technique that involves spraying tiny reflective… Continue reading Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)

Tardigrades

News: Among the scientific experiments to be conducted by astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) include the one that will examine the revival, survival, and reproduction of tardigrades in space. Tardigrades. About Tardigrades They are also known as “water bears” as they are robust aquatic animals that have been around for roughly 600 million… Continue reading Tardigrades

India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV)

News: India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel with Norwegian firm. India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV) A PRV is a ship which serves a platform for research in the polar regions (areas surrounding the North and South Poles). It can also help scientists undertake research in the ocean realm. MoU:… Continue reading India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV)

World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant

News: China has announced the construction of Xinghuo, the world’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant, marking a historic leap in nuclear energy technology. World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant. About World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant The project is located on Yaohu Island in Jiangxi Province of China.  It is strategically chosen… Continue reading World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant

Nanozyme

News: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme that can potentially be used to clamp down on abnormal blood clotting caused by conditions like pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). Nanozyme About Nanozyme A nanozyme is a nanomaterial that exhibits enzyme-like catalytic activity, meaning it can mimic the functions of natural… Continue reading Nanozyme

Bharat Gen

News: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches ‘Bharat Gen’ – India’ s first of its kind Indigenously developed government funded AI based Multimodal LLM for Indian Languages at BharatGen Summit. Bharat Gen.  About Bharat Gen Bharat Gen is India’s first of its kind indigenously developed government funded AI based Multimodal LLM for Indian Languages. Aim:… Continue reading Bharat Gen

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