What is the News? Around 1,229 cattle across five districts of Gujarat have been infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). What is Lumpy Skin Disease(LSD)? Lumpy skin disease(LSD) is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae also known as Neethling virus. First Case: Lumpy skin disease was first seen… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease epidemic in Saurashtra; 39 animals dead: Govt
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.
Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
What is the News? India successfully conducted the night trial of surface-to-surface nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II. What is the Prithvi-II Missile? Prithvi II is a Surface-to-Surface short-range ballistic missile(SRBM) Developed by: DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program(IGMDP) Range: 350km Warhead Capacity: It is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of… Continue reading Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
Newly developed ultrathin heteroprotein film: better alternative to isolated protein films
What is the News? Scientists have developed ultra-thin heteroprotein films that can revolutionize the food packaging and biomedical industries. What is a Thin Film? A Thin Film is a layer of material ranging from fractions of a nanometre(monolayer) to several micrometres in thickness. Thin film deposition is the process of creating and depositing thin film… Continue reading Newly developed ultrathin heteroprotein film: better alternative to isolated protein films
India appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal, claims SIPRI
What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2022. What are the key findings of the report? Nuclear Arsenals: Globally: The nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)—continue to modernize… Continue reading India appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal, claims SIPRI
Drone Certification Scheme: Union Aviation Minister awards first Type Certificate under Drone Rules, 2021 to Gurugram-based IoTechWorld
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Drone Rules,2021?3 What is a Drone Certification Scheme?4 What are the other reforms undertaken in the Drones Sector? What is the News? The Union Minister of Civil Aviation has awarded the first Type Certificate (TC) under Drone Rules, 2021 to IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd. What are Drone Rules,2021?… Continue reading Drone Certification Scheme: Union Aviation Minister awards first Type Certificate under Drone Rules, 2021 to Gurugram-based IoTechWorld
LaMDA: Can the new Google chatbot be sentient?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is LaMDA?3 How is LaMDA different from other chatbots?4 What are the challenges associated with AI Chatbots? What is the News? Google’s modern conversational agent, Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA), was engaged to test for bias/hate speech. The tester claimed that the updated software is now sentient. He… Continue reading LaMDA: Can the new Google chatbot be sentient?
Centre to boost supply of fortified rice
What is the News? The Department of Food and Public Distribution has started the Second Phase of the Rice Fortification programme. What is the Rice Fortification Programme? On August 15, 2021, the Prime Minister announced the Rice Fortification Programme. Under this programme, the government aims to distribute fortified rice under various government schemes including the… Continue reading Centre to boost supply of fortified rice
Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
What is the News? Pop singer Justin Bieber has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? The Ramsay Hunt syndrome is also called Herpes Zoster Oticus. It is a rare neurological disorder in which a virus – Varicella Zoster – causes inflammation of the nerves involved in facial movements. When the… Continue reading Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Corvettes?3 What kind of Corvettes does the Indian Navy possess?4 What new capabilities will the new generation of Corvettes have? What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of next-generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy at an… Continue reading Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
Explained: Managing type 1 diabetes
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (IMCR) has released guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and management for type-1 diabetes. This is the first time the ICMR has issued guidelines specifically for type 1 diabetes. Note: India is considered as the diabetes capital of the world. What is Type-1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes… Continue reading Explained: Managing type 1 diabetes
