Source: This post is based on the article “Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?” published in the Indian Express on 31st August 2021. What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) chief scientist has said that India seems to be entering some stage of Covid-19 endemicity, where there is low- to moderate-level transmission. What is… Continue reading Is Covid-19 now endemic in India?
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.
CSIR-CMERI Mechanized Scavenging System- A Filip to the Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan
Source: This post is based on the article “CSIR-CMERI Mechanized Scavenging System” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute is developing a Mechanized Scavenging System. What is a Mechanized Scavenging System? A Mechanized Scavenging System is being developed with the aim to eliminate human contact with… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Mechanized Scavenging System- A Filip to the Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan
New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste
Source: This post is based on the article “New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste“ published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the News? IIT Madras is developing an online platform called “e-Source” to tackle electronic wastes (e-waste) by linking stakeholders in the formal and informal economy. About e-Source… Continue reading New online platform to promote reuse, repair, recycle e-waste
Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR will help to utilise groundwater for drinking purposes: Union Minister
Source: This post is based on the article “Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR” published in PIB on 30th August, 2021. What is the News? The Union Science and Technology Minister has said that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is using the latest technology to map sources of groundwater in arid regions that will… Continue reading Mapping groundwater sources by CSIR will help to utilise groundwater for drinking purposes: Union Minister
Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore
Source: This post is based on the article “Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore” published in Down to Earth on 27th August 2021. What is the News? Scientists are using new satellite technologies to find the reasons for the Milky Seas effect. About Milky Seas Effect: Milky seas… Continue reading Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore
Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
Source: This post is based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Defence Minister has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Vigraha. About ICGS Vigraha: Vigraha is… Continue reading Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’
International Vaccine Institute and Bharat Biotech launch Phase II and III trials for chikungunya vaccine
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
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
