News:Scientists at the National Centre for Microbial Resource — National Centre for Cell Science (NCMR-NCCS) have discovered a new archaeon (a kind of microorganism) in Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan. Facts: About Archaeon: Archaea (singular archaeon) are a primitive group of microorganisms that thrive in extreme habitats such as hot springs, cold deserts and hypersaline… Continue reading This Word Means: Archaea
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.
India in talks to be part of East Asian Observatories Consortium
News: India is in preliminary discussions to be a part of the East Asian Observatories Consortium. Facts: About East Asian Observatories Consortium It is formed by EACOA (East Asian Core Observatories Association). At present, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea are full members and Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia are ‘observers’, It seeks to pursue joint projects… Continue reading India in talks to be part of East Asian Observatories Consortium
Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first global Mega Science Exhibition “Vigyan Samagam” in Delh
News: Minister of Atomic Energy and Space inaugurated India’s first global Mega Science Exhibition “Vigyan Samagam” in Delhi Facts: About Vigyan Samagam It is a multi-venue mega-science exhibition. It is being hosted in a caravan mode at four cities – Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Delhi – from May 2019 to March 2020. It is organised… Continue reading Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first global Mega Science Exhibition “Vigyan Samagam” in Delh
‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation has unveiled a human-robot, named Vyommitra, that will be sent to space as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Facts: About Gaganyaan Mission Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. About Vyommitra Vyommitra is a half-humanoid who… Continue reading ‘Vyommitra’, the humanoid for Gaganyaan
Explained: What is Xenobot?
News Tiny living robots have been created using cells taken from frog embryos by scientists in the United States Facts: About Xenobot It is a biological machine named after the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis). Significance: It could help the development of useful soft robots that can heal themselves when damaged. Because they are made… Continue reading Explained: What is Xenobot?
Explained:About Hyperloop technology
News:The proposed Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop project,an ultra-modern transport system may be scrapped by the Maharashtra government. Facts: About Hyperloop: Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation that moves freight and people quickly, safely, on-demand and direct from origin to destination. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk,CEO of the aerospace firm SpaceX. How does Hyperloop… Continue reading Explained:About Hyperloop technology
NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru
News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) will set up block chain technology centre in Bengaluru. Facts: About the Blockchain centre: The Centre aims to provide BlockChain as a service to all the stakeholders who are interested in shared experiences, learning and resources. It will also share its block chain-based proof of concepts with selected government entities. The… Continue reading NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru
Explained: Why a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been named Yada Yada
News:Recently,a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been provisionally named the Yada Yada virus(YYV). Facts: About Yada Yada Virus: Yada Yada Virus belongs to the group alphavirus.The virus has been detected in Australian mosquitoes. The virus poses no threat to human beings because it is a part of a group of viruses that only infect… Continue reading Explained: Why a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been named Yada Yada
WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
News:The World Health Organisation(WHO) has endorsed TrueNat which is an indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis(TB) diagnosis. Facts: About TrueNat: The TrueNat is a new molecular test that can diagnose TB in one hour as well as testing for resistance to the drug rifampicin. The test has been developed by the Indian firm MolBio Diagnostics… Continue reading WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy
News: Vice Admiral G S Pabby launched the Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) Facts: About Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) It has been developed by Indian Oil Corp (IOC). It is being supplied from Haldia and Paradip refinery. It has a unique combination of low pour and Cold filter… Continue reading Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy
