News:In Assam, over 2,900 pigs have died due to African Swine Fever (ASF). This is the first time that an ASF outbreak has been reported in India. Facts: African Swine Fever: It is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects and leads to an acute form of hemorrhagic fever in domestic and wild… Continue reading Explained: What is African Swine Fever reported in India for the first time?
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.
China’s new large rocket makes maiden flight
News:China has successfully launched the Long March 5B’ rocket and its prototype spacecraft from the Wenchang launch site in the southern island of Hainan,China. Facts: Long March 5B: It is a new version of the Long March 5 launcher, China’s most powerful rocket designed to: Transport astronauts to the permanent space station that China plans… Continue reading China’s new large rocket makes maiden flight
Russia to launch the first satellite to monitor Arctic climate this year
News: Russia will launch first Arktika-M satellite in 2020 Facts: Arktika-M satellite is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite Aim: To monitor the meteorological conditions in the Arctic region. Significance: It will allow for improved weather forecasts and enable scientists to study climate change better.
CCMB conducts tests on COVID-19; only centre to pool samples in the country
News:Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is the only centre in India to conduct pooled testing. Facts: It is a fundamental life science research establishment located in Hyderabad It operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Additional Facts: Pooled Testing: Pooled testing, also known as group testing, is a… Continue reading CCMB conducts tests on COVID-19; only centre to pool samples in the country
Explained: What is silent hypoxia
News:Many COVID-19 patients have reported a condition called ‘silent’ or ‘happy’ hypoxia. Facts: Silent or Happy hypoxia: It is a condition in which the patients have extremely low levels of oxygen concentration, yet they do not show signs of breathlessness. How can it be detected? Medical experts have said that a medical device called a… Continue reading Explained: What is silent hypoxia
DRDO develops UV Disinfection Tower
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower. Facts: It is a UV based area sanitiser designed and developed by Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC), the Delhi based premier laboratory of DRDO Objective: rapid and chemical free disinfection of high infection prone areas. It is useful for… Continue reading DRDO develops UV Disinfection Tower
What Is ‘Covid Toe’?
News: A study led by Spanish doctors has found five kinds of rashes, including Covid-toe, affecting covid-19 patients. Facts: Covid-toe: Asymmetrical, chilblain-like lesions around the hands and feet Outbreaks of small blisters, often itchy, found on the trunk and limbs Pink or white raised areas of skin that look like nettle rash. Maculopapules – small,… Continue reading What Is ‘Covid Toe’?
SERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects
News: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved funding for 11 projects under the MATRICS scheme for studying Mathematical modeling and computational aspects to tackle the COVID 19 pandemic. Facts: Mathematical Research Impact Centric Support (MATRICS) Scheme: Launched Year:2017 Nodal Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Aim:To provide fixed grant support to active… Continue reading SERB approves funding for studying Mathematical and computational aspects
Coronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?
News:Experts have advocated the use of a medical device called the ‘pulse oximeter’ for testing those who have the COVID19 or those suspected of having it. Facts: Pulse oximeters:These are medical devices that monitor the level of oxygen in a patient’s blood and alert the health-care worker if oxygen levels drop below safe levels allowing… Continue reading Coronavirus: What is a pulse oximeter, and why is it now sought after?
DIAT comes up with cost-effective solution to disintegrate coronavirus
Facts: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology(DIAT) has developed a microwave steriliser named as ‘Atulya’ to disintegrate Covid-19 virus by differential heating in the range of 56 to 60 Degree Celsius temperatures. Additional Facts: Sterilisation:It refers to any process that eliminates, removes, kills or deactivates all forms of life in particular referring to microorganisms such as… Continue reading DIAT comes up with cost-effective solution to disintegrate coronavirus
