Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NeoCoV?3 Is NeoCov a new Covid variant?4 Does NeoCoV infect humans and cause high mortality?5 What scientists from China have found out about NeoCoV? What is the News? Researchers from China have been warning about a new strain of coronavirus that could be even deadlier than Covid-19. This… Continue reading What Is NeoCov, ‘Deadlier’ Coronavirus Strain That’s Left Wuhan Scientists Concerned?
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.
India, with lunar odyssey planned this year, is among many looking moonward
What is the News? Moon will be the focus of multiple missions through 2022 and the following decade. The moon will also be the test-bed for technologies that enable exploration of Mars and the establishment of space colonies. What are the various missions being planned on the Moon by different countries? NASA: It has a… Continue reading India, with lunar odyssey planned this year, is among many looking moonward
New research: A portable, non-invasive way to detect oral cancer
What is the News? Scientists from IIT Kharagpur have developed a portable, user-friendly and non-invasive device for detecting Oral Cancer. What is Oral Cancer? Oral Cancer also known as mouth cancer is cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. Oral Cancer remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality… Continue reading New research: A portable, non-invasive way to detect oral cancer
Union Minister launches NIPER Research Portal
What is the News? The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers has launched the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Research Portal. What is NIPER Research Portal? NIPER Research Portal has been created with the aim to disseminate the information about all the NIPERs and their research activities, patents filed and Publication information… Continue reading Union Minister launches NIPER Research Portal
Explained: ISRO’s SSLV, a small satellite launcher with big prospects ahead
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)?3 What are the advantages of SSLV? 4 What is the significance of SSLV Satellites? What is the News? ISRO Chairman has said that the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV) named “SLV-D1 Micro SAT” will be launched in April 2022. What is a Small Satellite Launch… Continue reading Explained: ISRO’s SSLV, a small satellite launcher with big prospects ahead
Year-End Review-2021- Department of Biotechnology
Contents1 What is the News?2 Several of them are3 Developments in Medical Biotechnology4 Developments in Agriculture Biotechnology5 Crop varieties Developed5.1 Other developments What is the News? The Department of Biotechnology has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Developments in Medical Biotechnology Autologous hair follicle grafting is a recent therapy to… Continue reading Year-End Review-2021- Department of Biotechnology
Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the study?2.1 Deaths directly attributable to AMR2.2 Deaths associated with AMR3 What are the suggestions given by the study? What is the News? According to a study published in The Lancet, Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) is a major health threat both for the world and for… Continue reading Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world
Government to Promote Drone use in Agriculture – Financial Support Being Extended Under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued guidelines to make drone technology affordable to the stakeholders of the Agriculture Sector. These guidelines have been issued under the Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization. Note: The financial assistance and grants under these guidelines would be available until March 31, 2023. What… Continue reading Government to Promote Drone use in Agriculture – Financial Support Being Extended Under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’
Cyberattacks surge amid accelerating pace of Covid-driven digitalisation: WEF study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022?3 What are the key findings of the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022?4 What are solutions for cybersecurity suggested by the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022? What is the News? The World Economic Forum has released the report titled ‘Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022’.… Continue reading Cyberattacks surge amid accelerating pace of Covid-driven digitalisation: WEF study
Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
What is the News? A study was conducted to understand why Covid-19 has infected people differently — while some witness severe disease, others are impacted by milder symptoms. The study has found that a gene variant is what provides protection against severe disease. Who conducted the study? The study was conducted by an international team… Continue reading Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
