What is the News? Researchers from the University of Hyderabad have developed a technique named “mechanophotonics”. It has allowed them to move, slice, bend, and lift micron-sized wave guiding crystals using atomic force microscopy. Significance of Research: This ability to manipulate micron-sized crystals with precision and control is very useful in the field of nanophotonics.… Continue reading Significance of “Nanophotonics”
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.
Scientists map detailed “genome of malaria vector mosquito”
What is the News? Scientists have unveiled the detailed genome of the Asian malaria vector mosquito Anopheles stephensi. Click Here to Read about Malaria Who conducted the research? The research was conducted by the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) and Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology both in Bengaluru. What was the need… Continue reading Scientists map detailed “genome of malaria vector mosquito”
DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy
What is the News? Department of Science and Technology(DST) announced liberalised guidelines for geo-spatial data. It deregulates access to its geospatial data and services including maps for all Indian entities. What is Geo-Spatial data? Geospatial data (also known as “spatial data”) represents data-linked to features or objects on the Earth’s surface. Objects can be man-made… Continue reading DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy
What is a “Placebo”, how is it used in Medical trials?
What is the News? Indian drug regulator approved Serum Institute to conduct a phase-2/3 trial of CovoVax COVID-19 vaccine that was originally developed by Novavax Inc. In this case, the regulator allowed the vaccine manufacturer to use a placebo in the control group. What is a Placebo? It is a substance or treatment which is… Continue reading What is a “Placebo”, how is it used in Medical trials?
What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A?
What is the news? Prime Minister has handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) to the Indian Army. The ceremony was held in Chennai. Arjun Main Battle Tank: It is a third-generation main battle tank. Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) initiated this project in 1972. The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment(CVRDE)… Continue reading What is the “Arjun Main Battle Tank” MK-1A?
India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that India will soon come out with a policy for the next generation of battery technologies for Electric Vehicles(EVs). What will be the focus of the upcoming Policy? The policy will look for alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles like metal-ion, metal-air, hydrogen fuel cells to… Continue reading India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease”
What is the News? The Government of India has decided to waive off some GST amount against the import of gene therapy — Zolgensma. This therapy is required to treat a child who is suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disease. The person suffering from this… Continue reading Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease”
“INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling
What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the dismantling of the Navy’s aircraft carrier, INS Viraat. The Navy decommissioned INS Viraat from service in 2017. Facts: What is the issue? “The decision to dismantle INS Viraat was taken after holding due consultation with the Indian Navy,” said the Government in… Continue reading “INS Viraat” – SC ordered a status quo on dismantling
What is “Einsteinium”?
What is the News? A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab has reported some properties of the element “Einsteinium”. About Einsteinium Einsteinium, named after Albert Einstein is a synthetic element with the symbol Es and atomic number 99. It was discovered in 1952 in the debris of the first hydrogen bomb (the detonation of… Continue reading What is “Einsteinium”?
“5G Technology” roll-out in India
What is the News? The Standing Committee on Information Technology has slammed the Department of Telecommunications(DoT) for the delay in the launch of 5G services. Facts: What is 5G technology? 5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade so far in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. The 5G technology mainly works in 3… Continue reading “5G Technology” roll-out in India
