What is the news? Plans to buy 15 new Overture supersonic Aircraft have been announced by US-based United Airlines. These aircrafts are planned to be open for passengers by 2029. What are Supersonic Flights? Supersonic aircraft are planes that can fly faster than the speed of sound. Usually, supersonic planes can travel at the speed… Continue reading What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?
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.
“Aducanumab” approved by USFDA for “Alzheimer’s disease”
What is the News? “Aducanumab”, a new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) How does Aducanumab drug work? Aducanumab is a monoclonal antibody drug that aims at altering the course of Alzheimer disease by slowing the deterioration of brain function. Monoclonal Antibodies are… Continue reading “Aducanumab” approved by USFDA for “Alzheimer’s disease”
ISRO develops 3 types of ventilators(PRENA, VaU, SVASTA) to battle Covid-19
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has developed three types of ventilators(PRENA, VaU, SVASTA). These three ventilators have been developed at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), a major space research centre of ISRO in Kerala. Moreover, ISRO has said that it will transfer the technology of these ventilators to industry for clinical usage as… Continue reading ISRO develops 3 types of ventilators(PRENA, VaU, SVASTA) to battle Covid-19
What is “Indemnity” and why vaccine manufacturers are demanding that?
What is the News? The Union government is in talks with foreign manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines on their demand for Indemnity from liability as a condition for selling their vaccines to the country. However, this has already given rise to a similar demand from domestic vaccine-maker Serum Institute of India(SII). As they believe, all players… Continue reading What is “Indemnity” and why vaccine manufacturers are demanding that?
What is the “Delta variant of Covid-19”?
What is the news? As per a study carried out by INSACOG (the consortium of labs undertaking genome sequencing in India), Delta variant of Covid-19 is the primary cause of the second Covid-19 wave gripping the country presently. What is the Delta Variant of Covid-19? The World Health Organization (WHO) has named B.1.617.1 variant as ‘Kappa‘… Continue reading What is the “Delta variant of Covid-19”?
DAC approves building of 6 conventional submarines under “Project-75I”
What is the News? Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) headed by the Defence Minister has approved a Request For Proposal(RFP) for the construction of six conventional submarines under Project-75I. About the Construction of Six Conventional Submarines: The six submarines under Project-75I will be built under the strategic partnership model. Strategic Partnership Model is a part of the… Continue reading DAC approves building of 6 conventional submarines under “Project-75I”
“Anti-hail guns” and their application in preventing hail storm
What is the news? ‘Anti-hail guns’, developed indigenously, will be tested by the Himachal Pradesh government to help out horticulturists who face crop damage due to hailstorms. What are anti-hail guns? An anti-hail gun is a machine that generates shock waves to disrupt the growth of hailstones in clouds. Who has developed these anti-hail guns?… Continue reading “Anti-hail guns” and their application in preventing hail storm
“Corbevax Vaccine” and its difference from other Covid-19 vaccines
What is the News? India has placed an advance order to block 300 million doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine, Corbevax from Hyderabad-based company Biological E. About Corbevax Vaccine: Corbevax is a recombinant protein subunit vaccine. The vaccine is being indigenously produced by Biological E, Hyderabad-based Pharmaceutical company. Made up of: The Corbevax vaccine is… Continue reading “Corbevax Vaccine” and its difference from other Covid-19 vaccines
“H10N3 strain of Bird Flu” – China reports first human case
What is the News? A man in China’s eastern province has been confirmed as the first human case of infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu. About H10N3 strain of Bird Flu: H10N3 strain of bird flu is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known as the bird flu virus.… Continue reading “H10N3 strain of Bird Flu” – China reports first human case
What is “XraySetu” Service?
What is the News? The government has launched XraySetu service for rapid screening of COVID 19. with the help of Chest X-ray interpretation over WhatsApp for doctors who have access to X-ray machines. About XraySetu Service: XraySetu is an Artificial Intelligence(AI) driven Xray interpretation platform. Purpose: It has been developed to identify COVID-19 positive patients… Continue reading What is “XraySetu” Service?
