News: In India, low penetration of disaster risk insurance like Cat bonds, for individual property and livelihoods leaves much of the population exposed to irretrievable damage and loss. About Cat Bonds These are a unique hybrid insurance-cum-debt financial product that transforms catastrophic insurance cover into a tradable security. The term ‘cat bonds’ are a short… Continue reading Cat Bonds
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.
Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
News: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has approved the operational license for Units 3 and 4 of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. About Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) The Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) forms the foundation of the first stage of India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme. It operates using natural… Continue reading Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
C-FLOOD Platform
News: Union Minister of Jal inaugurates C-FLOOD, a Unified Inundation Forecasting System at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. About C-FLOOD Platform It is a web-based platform that provides two-days advance inundation forecasts up to village level in the form of flood inundation maps and water level predictions. Developed by: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing… Continue reading C-FLOOD Platform
Botrytis fungus
News: A recent study found that Botrytis fungi, known for creating noble rot in fine wines, have a unique genetic setup. About Botrytis fungus It is a necrotrophic fungus that infects ripe grapes. The fungus pierces the grape skin, causing dehydration as water evaporates. This concentrates the sugars, acids, and flavors in the grape, which is… Continue reading Botrytis fungus
Axiom-4 mission: Myogenesis Experiment
News: Indian member of Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla takes up experiment on skeletal muscle degradation (myogenesis) at ISS. About Axiom-4 mission It is a private spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission aims to continue Axiom Space’s pioneering efforts to establish a sustainable human presence in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). To know all… Continue reading Axiom-4 mission: Myogenesis Experiment
Weight Loss Drug – Wegovy
News: Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has launched its weight loss drug Wegovy as a once-a-week injection in India. About Weight Loss Drug – Wegovy It is a prescription weight loss drug developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. It contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist originally developed for type 2 diabetes but found to be… Continue reading Weight Loss Drug – Wegovy
Cancer Drugs
News: A significant investigation uncovered that several cancer medications distributed to more than 100 countries have not met quality standards. This revelation prompts critical questions about the identity and usage of these drugs. About Cancer Drugs Cancer drugs are medications used to destroy or inhibit the growth of cancer cells, playing a crucial role in… Continue reading Cancer Drugs
Thirstwaves
News: As per a research, the thirstwaves have increased in severity, with increased frequency in the growing season. About Thirstwaves It is defined as a period of at least three consecutive days when the atmosphere’s evaporative demand exceeds intensively. The term was introduced by researchers Meetpal Kukal and Mike Hobbins. They have grown more intense,… Continue reading Thirstwaves
Quantum Communication Using Satellite
News: As per the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi, India could be technologically capable of quantum communication using satellites in the next half a decade. About Quantum Communication Quantum communication is a field of technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics—especially the behavior of quantum particles like photons—to transmit information in a way that… Continue reading Quantum Communication Using Satellite
New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir (LEN)
News: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lenacapavir (LEN), the most promising HIV prevention medicine to be made so far. About New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir (LEN) LEN is an antiretroviral medicine that is used for HIV prevention as a pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. PrEP is a medication that can reduce… Continue reading New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir (LEN)
