Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ZyCov-D Vaccine?3 How does the ZyCov-D vaccine work?4 How will the ZyCov-D be given? What is the News? Zydus Cadila has applied to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) seeking emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCov-D, its Covid-19 vaccine. If approved by the regulator, ZyCov-D… Continue reading What is ZyCov-D, the world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid?
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.
National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has launched the NHP –Bhuvan portal of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC). About NHP –Bhuvan Portal: The National Hydrology Project or NHP-Bhuvan Portal is a repository of information on the initiatives undertaken by NRSC under NHP (National Hydrology Project). The portal also has a facility… Continue reading National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal
India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested a New Generation Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. About Agni-P: Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. Features of Agni P Missile: Canister… Continue reading India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a transparent triboelectric nanogenerator device. About Triboelectric Nanogenerator(TENG)? A triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG) is a self-powered device that makes use of mechanical energy in the form of vibrations present everywhere in different forms to generate electricity. Working: It works on the principle of creation of electrostatic charges… Continue reading Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
What are DMCA notices for protection of intellectual property online?
Contents1 What is the News? 2 What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or DMCA? 3 Which are those two treaties of WIPO? 4 About WIPO: What is the News? The union minister for Electronics and Information Technology was locked out of his Twitter account for an hour allegedly over a notice received for violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright… Continue reading What are DMCA notices for protection of intellectual property online?
Govt launches LiDAR survey reports to augment water in forest areas
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About the Survey: 3 Significance of this survey: 4 Implementation of Projects by States: What is the News? The Union Environment Minister has released detailed project reports of the light detection and ranging(LiDAR) based survey of forest areas in 10 states. Note: LiDAR is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form… Continue reading Govt launches LiDAR survey reports to augment water in forest areas
DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About Pinaka Rocket: 3 Enhanced Version of Pinaka Rocket: 4 Enhanced Version of 122mm Calibre Rockets: What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully test fired an enhanced range version of Pinaka rocket and 122 mm Caliber rocket at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. About Pinaka Rocket: Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket-launcher (MBRL) system named after Shiva’s bow. Purpose: It… Continue reading DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets
Defence Minister reviews development works at Karwar Naval Base under ‘Project Seabird’
What is the News? The Union Defence Minister has reviewed the status of the Indian Navy’s Project Seabird at the Karwar Naval Base. About Project Seabird: Project Seabird is the largest naval infrastructure project at Karwar, Karnataka. The project involves creation of a naval base at Karwar on the west coast of India. Upon completion, the project will provide the Indian Navy with its largest… Continue reading Defence Minister reviews development works at Karwar Naval Base under ‘Project Seabird’
What is Delta Plus variant?
Context: A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in some states. Can this stronger mutation lead to a third wave? Contents1 What is the Delta Plus variant? 2 WHO nomenclature of the Covid-19 variants: 3 Why is it a cause for concern? 4 How is research community responding to newer variants? What is the Delta Plus variant? It is a further mutation of prevalent… Continue reading What is Delta Plus variant?
Similarities Between Non-fungible tokens and worldwide web
Synopsis: Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web (WWW), compared the idea behind WWW to that of blockchain-based NFTs (Non-fungible tokens). What are Non-fungible tokens? Non-fungible tokens are built on blockchain technology, which is aimed toward decentralising power, which is what the Web was supposed to do before Big Tech empires developed. NFTs are “one-of-a-kind” assets in the digital world. These digital tokens can be thought… Continue reading Similarities Between Non-fungible tokens and worldwide web
