Category: Factly: Science and Technology

What is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) has launched the unique anti-bacterial fabric. About Anti-Bacterial Fabric The anti-bacterial fabric has been developed by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur under Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). The fabric is treated with an anti-bacterial agent extracted from cow dung which prevents… Continue reading Union Minister launches unique anti-bacterial fabric; Says, it will help create rural employment and contribute to environment protection

What is the News? INS Vela has been commissioned by the Indian Navy. What is INS Vela? INS Vela is the fourth submarine in the series of six Scorpene-Class submarines being built under Project-75. Named After: Vela is named after a type of Indian fish belonging to the stingray family, and the crest depicts the… Continue reading Explained: What is INS Vela, the submarine commissioned by the Indian Navy?

What is the news? Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) headed by P P Chaudhary has finalized its recommendations on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. Read here: Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 What are the JPC recommendations regarding technology giants? The committee is against imposing hefty penalties on global technology giants such as Facebook, Instagram, Google etc.… Continue reading Data protection panel against hefty penalties on tech giants

What is the News? Ahead of the Russian President visit to India, Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) has approved the deal for the manufacture of AK-203 assault rifles in India. Another deal likely to make progress is for Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. However, the Ka-226T utility helicopter deal is unlikely to be cleared.… Continue reading DAC approves AK-203 deal with Russia

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–20252.1 Key Objectives of the plan2.2 Key Features of the plan3 What are antimicrobials?4 What is antimicrobial resistance? What is the News? ​​The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched its Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–2025. About… Continue reading Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025

What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched the first of its kind, latest and world’s most sophisticated MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) in Haryana’s Manesar. About the new MRI facility This machine can detect and quantify highly sensitive receptors and antioxidants from the brain which… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates first of its kind, world’s most sophisticated, latest MRI facility at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, Haryana

What is the News? The Prime Minister will formally hand over the advanced electronic warfare system ‘Shakti’ to the Chief of Naval Staff at a ceremony in Jhansi. What is Shakti? Shakti is an advanced electronic warfare(EW) system developed for the Indian Navy. Designed and Developed by:  Defence Electronics Research Laboratory in Hyderabad, which is… Continue reading Prime Minister to Formally Handover DRDO Designed and Developed Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite ‘Shakti’ for Indian Naval Ships to Chief of Naval Staff

What is the News? The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has launched the 7th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF). What is the India International Science Festival(IISF)? IISF is a joint program of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences and VijnanaBharati (VIBHA) a swadeshi movement of Bharat. Purpose:… Continue reading Union Minister to inaugurate the seventh edition of India International Science festival, IISF at Panaji, Goa

What is the news? There is an increased risk of having breast and ovarian cancers in women who have a strong matrilineal family history of the disease. What are BRCA (Breast Cancer) genes? These are proteins associated with breast tissues that played a big role in preventing breast cancer. They help repair damaged DNA or… Continue reading Why BRCA gene testing is important for reducing cancer risk in women

What is the News? A study in the journal Communications Earth and Environment has provided details about Kamo’oalewa. What is Kamo’oalewa? Kamo’oalewa is a quasi-satellite. This means that it is a near-Earth object that orbits the Sun and yet remains close to the Earth. Discovered by: This quasi-satellite was discovered by the PanSTARRS telescope in 2006… Continue reading Explained: What is Kamo’oalewa?