News: A recent study found that the AstroRad vest can significantly reduce astronauts’ radiation exposure during major solar storms. About AstroRad Vest AstroRad Vest is a wearable radiation-protection vest developed for astronauts travelling beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field. Developed by: It was developed by StemRad, an Israeli company, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, a US-based aerospace… Continue reading AstroRad Vest
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.
Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT
News: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Products developed in the areas of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). About Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT Products Features Launched by They have been launched by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.… Continue reading Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT
Peptides, Proteins and Hormones
News: Bengaluru’s first “Peptide Party” was cancelled after more than 200 registrations for around 50 places, highlighting the growing peptide craze. About Peptides, Proteins and Hormones Amino acids: Amino acids are the basic building blocks of peptides and proteins. There are 20 different amino acids that combine in various sequences to form proteins. Key Differences… Continue reading Peptides, Proteins and Hormones
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
News: NASA has successfully launched its latest space observatory Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope into orbit. About Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch: It has been launched by NASA. Named After: The telescope is named in honour of NASA’s first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman. Destination: It is set to travel to a region about… Continue reading Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Barrier Lake
News: A significant barrier lake formed on the Tibetan side after the August 26 glacier collapse, creating a fresh flooding threat for Nepal. About Barrier Lake A barrier lake is a temporary water body formed when landslide debris completely blocks a river or stream channel. Formation: Triggering Event: A glacier collapse, landslide, rockfall or debris… Continue reading Barrier Lake
BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
News: The flash flood in the BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli Rivers destroyed roads, bridges and homes and lifes in Nepal. About BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River About Bhote Koshi: It is a transboundary river which runs through Tibet, China and northern Nepal. Origin: It originates on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in… Continue reading BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
News: The government is set to release Pusa Rice DST1 for commercial production in the upcoming rabi season, with transplanting around November. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1 Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad.… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
News: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh. About India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed It is an indigenously developed hybrid maize seed designed to produce high-expansion popcorn without genetic modification. Developed by: The seed was developed through a collaboration between the Indian Council… Continue reading India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100. About NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100 NJ-05 is an indigenous micro gas turbine engine with a 5 kg thrust capacity. NJ-50 is an indigenous micro and small gas turbine with a thrust… Continue reading NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
Gut Microbiome
News: A major study has found that South Asian gut microbiomes are distinct and follow community-specific changes shaped by lifestyle and local factors. About Gut Microbiome Gut Microbiome is the community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, that live in the human gut. Acquisition of Gut Microbiome Initial acquisition: A human infant first acquires… Continue reading Gut Microbiome
