What is the News? The government of India has issued notification regarding Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile & Auto components. What is the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile & Auto components? Aim: To overcome the cost disabilities of the industry for the manufacture of Advanced Automotive Technology products in India. Key… Continue reading Government Notifies PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto components
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.
Electronic polymer based low-cost sensor developed to detect explosives rapidly
What is the news? For the first time, Indian scientists have developed a thermally stable and cost-effective electronic polymer-based sensor for rapidly detecting nitro-aromatic chemicals (NACs) used in high-energy explosives. About the findings Poly-nitroaromatic compounds in explosives generally require sophisticated instrumental techniques to detect them. But in the field, like military sites, extremists locations, they… Continue reading Electronic polymer based low-cost sensor developed to detect explosives rapidly
COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
What is the news? Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) approved the Regeneron antibody combination for treatment of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). What is Regeneron? Regeneron is a combination of two drugs — casirivimab and imdevimab. It has reduced mortality in seronegative patients with severe infections. The drug cocktail replicates the natural antibody response of human beings. Last year it was approved by the… Continue reading COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
Three IITs among world’s top 200 in QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 About QS Graduate Employability Rankings3 What are the key takeaways?3.1 Rankings Related to India3.2 Topped by What is the News? The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 has been released. About QS Graduate Employability Rankings QS Graduate Employability Rankings is released by global higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Purpose: It is… Continue reading Three IITs among world’s top 200 in QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has placed an order with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai for the supply of 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army. What is Arjun Mk-1A? The development of Arjun Tank was started by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the late… Continue reading ₹7,523-cr. order for Arjun Mk-1A tanks
Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Insulin?3 What is Insulin Injection used for? 4 What have the scientists developed? What is the News? A team of scientists from Kolkata have developed a “thermostable” variety of insulin named “Insulock” which eliminates the need to keep it refrigerated. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that helps… Continue reading Now, insulin can be kept without refrigeration
Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
What is the News? India is set to conduct the first user trial of Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). What are the key Features of Agni-V missiles? Expected Range: The… Continue reading Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Solar DC Cooking System?3 Benefits of this System4 What are AC and DC? What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (also known as CSIR-CMER) has developed a Solar DC Cooking System. What is the Solar DC Cooking System? Solar DC Cooking System is a Solar… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
Contents0.1 What is the News?0.2 What is the new material developed by IISc?0.3 What is the significance of this development?1 Why is there a need to find an alternative to plastic? What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (IISc) have found a way to make a substitute for single-use plastic… Continue reading IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Havana Syndrome?3 What is the origin of Havana Syndrome?4 What is the cause of Havana Syndrome?5 What are Microwave weapons? What is the News? A US intelligence officer on an Indian trip last month has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. This is the first instance of the phenomenon… Continue reading Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
