Source: Indian Express What is the news? A multi-country Phase II / III clinical trial of a vaccine led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) has begun in Costa Rica. Read more: World may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya What is Chikungunya? It is a viral disease transmitted… Continue reading International Vaccine Institute and Bharat Biotech launch Phase II and III trials for chikungunya vaccine
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.
Government launches QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the country’s first ‘Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) Toolkit’. About QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit: QSim is a first-of-its-kind toolkit that enables researchers and students to carry out research in Quantum Computing in a cost-effective manner. Built by: Indian… Continue reading Government launches QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit
Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes
Source: The Hindu and PIB What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, have observed three supermassive black holes from three galaxies merging to form a triple active galactic nuclei. About the Research: Researchers were studying a pair of known galaxies — NGC7733 and NGC7734 — when they detected an unusual bright… Continue reading Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes
Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study:3 Key Findings of the study:4 Significance of this study: What is the News? A study published in Science Immunology has talked about the role of specialized “educator cells” in maintaining healthy pregnancy. About the Study: Scientists have conducted this study to understand how… Continue reading Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
The world may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 BBV87 vaccine3 Funding4 About GCCDP What is the news? A multi-country Phase II / III clinical trial of a vaccine led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) has begun in Costa Rica. It is funded by the Coalition… Continue reading The world may soon get a vaccine against Chikungunya
Govt gives wing to drone policy (On new drone rules 2021)
Source: Business Standard, TOI, Livemint, TH Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Significance 4 More reforms in order5 What now? What is the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified Drone Rules, 2021, under which the coverage of all-up weight of an unmanned aircraft system has been increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. It… Continue reading Govt gives wing to drone policy (On new drone rules 2021)
Gennova’s mRNA vaccine gets clearance for Phase 2/3 clinical trials
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About HGCO19 Vaccine:3 About mRNA Vaccines:4 Benefits of mRNA Vaccines:5 Disadvantages of mRNA Vaccines: What is the News? India’s first mRNA vaccine against coronavirus named “HGCO19” has been found to be safe and has been given the go-ahead from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to move… Continue reading Gennova’s mRNA vaccine gets clearance for Phase 2/3 clinical trials
First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army
Source: PIB What is the News? The Defence Minister has handed over the first batch of indigenous Multimode Hand Grenades (MMHG) to the Indian Army. About Multimode Hand Grenades(MMHG): The Multimode Hand Grenades(MMHG) has been designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratories and produced by Economic Explosives Ltd… Continue reading First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army
Russian stealth frigates to come in 2023
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Krivak Class Stealth Frigates:3 India-Russia Deal for new Krivak Class Stealth Frigates:4 Key Features of Krivak Class Stealth Frigates: What is the News? The first of the two additional Krivak class stealth frigates being built by Russia is expected to be delivered to India in the… Continue reading Russian stealth frigates to come in 2023
Government launches Yuktdhara portal to facilitate Geo-spatial planning of MGNREGA assets
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a new geospatial planning portal named ‘Yuktdhara’. About Yuktdhara Portal: Yuktdhara is a geospatial planning portal under Bhuvan. Purpose: The portal will help in facilitating new MGNREGA assets using remote sensing and geographic information system-based data. Developed by: The portal is a… Continue reading Government launches Yuktdhara portal to facilitate Geo-spatial planning of MGNREGA assets
