News: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister has announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties, marking a new beginning in the field of scientific research and innovation. Genome-Edited Rice Varieties. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad They… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
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.
S8 Tension
News: New research suggests that understanding the “clumpiness” of matter, measured by Sigma-8 (S8) Tension, could unlock key insights into the universe’s structure and complexity. S8 Tension. About S8 Tension Sigma 8 or S8 is a cosmological parameter that quantifies the “clumpiness” of matter i.e. how much matter (including dark matter) is clustered together in… Continue reading S8 Tension
RNA-Based Antiviral to Combat Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)
News– A team of scientists from Germany has developed an innovative RNA-based antiviral agent using RNA silencing that offers protection against the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)- one of the most damaging plant viruses globally. About Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) Type: Plant virus affecting over 1,200 plant species. Affected Crops: Cucumbers, melons, cereals, bananas, pumpkins, etc.… Continue reading RNA-Based Antiviral to Combat Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)
Scramjet Engine
News– The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), a unit of DRDO, recently achieved a successful ground test of a Scramjet Engine, operating for more than 1,000 seconds in Hyderabad. Scramjet Engine. About Scramjet Engine A Scramjet engine (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) is an improved version of the Ramjet, designed to operate at extremely high speeds.… Continue reading Scramjet Engine
Enzymes and Coenzymes
News: Plants with genetically modified enzymes/coenzymes are being contemplated to be launched as source of antioxidants in future food markets. About Enzymes and Coenzymes Enzymes: They are specialized proteins that act as biological catalysts, accelerating the rate of chemical reactions in cells without being consumed or permanently altering themselves. Coenzymes: Many enzymes require some molecules… Continue reading Enzymes and Coenzymes
Akshvi Digital Wallet
News: India has launched a one-of-its-kind e-digital wallet for disasters —Akshvi which allows communities to self-report their losses in any disaster. About Akshvi Digital Wallet Akshvi is an acronym for Aapda Kshati Vivaran (Disaster Damages Description). It is a community-driven platform, created by SEEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society) India. SEEDS aims to strengthen… Continue reading Akshvi Digital Wallet
Nitrogen
News: Nitrous oxide is the third most abundant of the greenhouse gases; it accentuates the greenhouse effect in the same way as carbon dioxide does by capturing re-radiated infrared radiation from the Earth’s surface and warming the troposphere. Nitrogen. About Nitrogen It is the fifth-most abundant gas in the universe and the most pervasive on… Continue reading Nitrogen
Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
News: Recently, scientists found a green way to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). About Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) A perovskite solar cell is one that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based material, as the light-harvesting active layer. A perovskite is a material (first… Continue reading Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a study using its satellites has estimated the total wheat production from eight major wheat growing States of India. Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP). About Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) It is a semi-automated and scalable framework which enables the near… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology
News- The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have initiated a pilot project to explore the implementation of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology across the State. About Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) refers to a system where electric vehicles (EVs) are capable of sending electricity back to the power… Continue reading Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology
