News:Recently,a Chinese man has died from a virus known as Hantavirus. Facts: Hantavirus are a family of viruses which are spread mainly by rodents. Transmission:It does not spread from one person to another but it can be contracted if someone comes in contact with a rodent that carries the virus. Symptoms:Fatigue,fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems,… Continue reading What is Hantavirus and how does it spread
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.
Explained: Devonian period
News:Researchers have revealed how the human hand evolved from fish fins based on their analysis of an ancient fossil found in Canada.The fossil may be from the Late Devonian period. Facts: Devonian Period: The Devonian Period occurred from 416 million to 358 million years ago. This period is often known as the Age of Fishes … Continue reading Explained: Devonian period
IIT Madras to host India’s first ‘Global Hyperloop Pod Competition’
News: Indian Institute of Technology Madras will organize India’s first Global Hyperloop Pod Competition, in July 2020, to increase awareness and enthusiasm about Hyperloop in India. Facts: Hyperloop: It is a proposed mode of transportation, a high-speed train that travels in a near-vacuum tube. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk,CEO of the aerospace… Continue reading IIT Madras to host India’s first ‘Global Hyperloop Pod Competition’
Huntington Disease
News:Recently,the National Centre for Cell Science has found that the pathogenic protein called Huntingtin Protein causes a decrease in overall protein production. Facts: About Huntington disease: Huntington’s disease is an inherited genetic disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. It is caused by a mutation in a gene called… Continue reading Huntington Disease
Coal Bed Methane(CBM)
News:The Ministry of Coal has asked Coal India Limited (CIL) to produce 2 MMSCB((million metric standard cubic meters) per day of coalbed methane (CBM) gas in the next 2 to 3 years. Facts: About Coal Bed Methane: Coal bed methane(CBM) is an unconventional form of natural gas found in coal deposits or coal seams. It… Continue reading Coal Bed Methane(CBM)
ARCI scientists develop friction-reducing nanocomposite coatings
News:International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials(ARCI), an autonomous R&D center of the Department of Science & Technology(DST) have developed a process for size-selective deposition of nanocomposite coatings. Facts: About Nanocomposite coatings: Nanocomposite coatings are formed by mixing two or more dissimilar materials at nanoscale to improve the physical, chemical and physicochemical… Continue reading ARCI scientists develop friction-reducing nanocomposite coatings
Wasp 76b – Iron rain on exoplanet
News:Recently,Astronomers have observed an exoplanet (planet which orbits a star outside the solar system) named Wasp-76b where they suspect it rains iron instead of water. Facts: About Wasp-76b: Wasp-76b is an exoplanet that is twice the width of our Jupiter.Its name comes from the UK-led Wasp telescope system that detected it four years ago. It… Continue reading Wasp 76b – Iron rain on exoplanet
Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)
News:The Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has said the designated labs will use the conventional real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR) test to test for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Facts: About Polymerase chain reaction(PCR): The polymerase chain reaction(PCR) is a technique which makes numerous copies of a specific segment of DNA quickly and accurately. It… Continue reading Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)
Explained: Herd immunity
News:Recently,the UK government has announced that it is aiming to achieve herd immunity as a way of tackling COVID-19. Facts: About Herd Immunity: Herd immunity is when a large number of people are vaccinated against a disease, lowering the chances of others being infected by it. However,this type of immunity is usually viewed as a… Continue reading Explained: Herd immunity
Explained:What is sepsis
News:Recently,many coronavirus patients have died of sepsis after the body’s immune system goes into overdrive. Facts: About Sepsis: Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the body’s immune system overreacting in response to an infection.This overactive, toxic response can lead to tissue damage, multiple organ failure and death. Causes: It can be triggered by… Continue reading Explained:What is sepsis
