What is the News? The Kerala health department has identified Shigella bacteria as the cause for the food poisoning incident in Kasaragod, which claimed the life of a girl and led to 30-odd others being admitted to the hospital. What is Shigella? Shigella is a bacterium that belongs to the enterobacter family — a group… Continue reading Explained: What is Shigella, the bacteria that killed a girl after she ate shawarma in Kerala?
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.
Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Solar Corona?3 What is the Coronal Heating problem?4 What causes Turbulence in the Solar Corona?5 What have the scientists developed? What is the News? Scientists have developed a new theoretical model to quantify the inhomogeneity in the density of Solar Corona generated by the turbulence in the electrically… Continue reading Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
Researchers find ways for broader design & engineering of reconfigurable magnonic crystals that can transfer information more efficiently than electrons
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are Magnons?4 What have the researchers developed? What is the News? Researchers have found ways for broader design and engineering of reconfigurable functional magnonic crystals. This can show the way for magnon based computing systems and bring about a paradigm shift in computing and communication devices. Background Electrons,… Continue reading Researchers find ways for broader design & engineering of reconfigurable magnonic crystals that can transfer information more efficiently than electrons
Newly identified drug can be used as oral treatment for diabetes: IIT Mandi study
What is the News? Researchers at IIT Mandi have identified a drug molecule called “PK2” that can be used to treat diabetes. What is the current treatment for Diabetes? Diabetes is associated with insufficient insulin release by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to blood glucose levels. The release of insulin entails many… Continue reading Newly identified drug can be used as oral treatment for diabetes: IIT Mandi study
NASA to shut down SOFIA telescope that found water on Moon
What is the News? The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to shut down the SOFIA Telescope that confirmed the presence of water on the Moon. What is the SOFIA Telescope? SOFIA stands for Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, It is a 2.7-meter infrared telescope sitting inside a Boeing 747SP airplane… Continue reading NASA to shut down SOFIA telescope that found water on Moon
Explained: Submarine tech that India wants
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What is P-75?4 What is P-75I?5 What is the status of the P-75I Project?6 What are Air-independent propulsion(AIP) Systems?7 What submarines does India have currently? What is the News? France’s Naval Group, one of five shortlisted Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEM) for the Navy’s P-75 India(P-75I) project to build six conventional… Continue reading Explained: Submarine tech that India wants
Indigenous towed artillery guns complete firing trials, paving way for induction into army
What is the News? India has successfully conducted the trials of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System(ATAGS). What is the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System(ATAGS)? ATAGS is a large calibre Gun system with the capability to program and fire future Long-Range Guided Munitions (LRGM) to achieve precision and deep strike. Developed for: Indian Army.… Continue reading Indigenous towed artillery guns complete firing trials, paving way for induction into army
Explained: What are anabolic steroids and how does it impact one’s health?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Anabolic Steroids?3 How are they different from normal steroids prescribed by doctors?4 What are anabolic Steroids normally prescribed for?5 How are anabolic steroids misused?6 What are the health impacts of anabolic steroids? What is the News? Recently, two Tokyo Olympians have been banned for using anabolic steroids. What… Continue reading Explained: What are anabolic steroids and how does it impact one’s health?
New smart machine for making welding operations faster, energy-efficient and eco-friendly
What is the News? Researchers have developed a smart Internet of Things(IoT) integrated machine called “Magnetically Impelled Arc Butt Welding Equipment”. What is Magnetically Impelled Arc Butt(MAIB) Welding Equipment? It is an Internet of Things(IoT) integrated machine developed for welding ferrous tubes faster than conventional fusion welding or solid-state processes. This machine has several benefits… Continue reading New smart machine for making welding operations faster, energy-efficient and eco-friendly
Qualcomm and MeitY’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) partner to support Indian semiconductor startups
What is the News? Qualcomm India has announced the launch of the Qualcomm Semiconductor Mentorship Program(‘QSMP’) 2022. What is the Qualcomm Semiconductor Mentorship Program(QSMP) 2022? Launched by: Qualcomm India in collaboration with C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing). Aim: To support selected semiconductor startups by providing them mentorship, technical training and industry outreach. Under… Continue reading Qualcomm and MeitY’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) partner to support Indian semiconductor startups
