What is the News? Researchers have come closer to identify the reason behind the post-Vaccine blood clotting cases following the Covid-19 vaccination. Contents1 Background:2 About the Research:3 Adverse Reaction after vaccination:4 Method Proposed by Researchers: Background: The US pauses the use of Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. It was followed by adverse reactions in a few… Continue reading Researchers Propose Method to treat “Post-Vaccine Blood Clots”
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 nose to detect “Hydrogen Sulphide” from Sewers
What is the News? Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences(CeNS), Bangalore have developed Electronic Nose to detect Hydrogen Sulphide from swamps and sewers. CeNS is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology About Hydrogen Sulphide: Hydrogen Sulphide is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a… Continue reading Electronic nose to detect “Hydrogen Sulphide” from Sewers
WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO), World Organization for Animal Health and United Nations Environment Programme jointly released guidelines to control “Zoonotic Diseases” for governments. Guidelines ask to reduce the risk of transmission of zoonotic pathogens to humans in food production and marketing chains. What are Zoonotic Diseases? Zoonosis is an infectious disease… Continue reading WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant:3 How is Japan treating the Fukushima Radioactive Water?4 Release of Fukushima Radioactive Water: What is the News? Japan is planning to release more than 1 million metric tons of Fukushima radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government planned to release… Continue reading Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
Government launches “NanoSniffer” – a Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched a Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector called “Nanosniffer”. About Nano Sniffer: Nanosniffer has been developed by NanoSniff Technologies, an IIT Bombay incubated startup. Purpose: It is the world’s first Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector (ETD). It can detect explosives in less than 10 seconds. Not… Continue reading Government launches “NanoSniffer” – a Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector
CSIR-CMERI develops “Oxygen Enrichment Unit”
What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CMERI) develops an oxygen enrichment unit(OEU) that could provide crucial support to COVID-19 patients. CMERI is an apex R&D institute for mechanical engineering that functions under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR). It is located in West Bengal. What is the Oxygen Enrichment Unit(OEU)? An oxygen… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI develops “Oxygen Enrichment Unit”
National Super Computing Mission(NSM)
What is the News? India is fast emerging as a leader in high-power computing with the launch of the National Super Computing Mission(NSM). About National Super Computing Mission(NSM): Firstly, the government launched the National Super Computing Mission in 2015. Secondly, the aim is to connect research and academic institutions to a Supercomputing grid all over the country.… Continue reading National Super Computing Mission(NSM)
CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
What is the News? The Chief Justice of India launches the Supreme Court’s “SUPACE Portal”. About SUPACE Portal: Full-Form: SUPACE stands for Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency. Purpose: It is an artificial intelligence-based portal. It will make the research work easier for judges, thereby easing their workload. Key Features of the Portal:… Continue reading CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
ARIES Tracked “Supernova explosion” in Wolf–Rayet stars
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Supernova Explosion3 About Wolf–Rayet stars:4 What is Supernova? What is the News? Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences(ARIES) tracks a rare supernova explosion. They traced the supernova explosion to one of the hottest kinds of stars called Wolf–Rayet stars or WR stars. ARIES is an autonomous institute under… Continue reading ARIES Tracked “Supernova explosion” in Wolf–Rayet stars
MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
. It Contents1 What is the News?2 About blockchain-based traceability interface:3 What is Blockchain Technology?4 About Spices Board India:5 About UNDP Accelerator Lab: What is the News? Spices Board India and UNDPs India’s Accelerator Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU). The MoU aims to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. It will enhance… Continue reading MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
